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Alzheimer's Drug Fails In Testing

Another Alzheimer's drug has failed in the testing stage but Heather Mulder, with the Greater Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, isn't giving up hope.  She says she's holding onto the idea that there will soon be a drug to help manage the disease.  But unfortunately, the time is not now.  Pfizer Incorporated and Johnson and Johnson will end the development of an intravenous drug they hoped would treat the disease.  The decision came after the drug didn't work better than the placebo in the late stage clinical trials.  That's not great news for families with loved ones who suffer from the disease.  Mulder says many want what's best and easiest on their family members and would often do anything to find them comfort from the disease.  She says whatever the treatment options, families should be sure to consult a physician before trying or changing any medications for the Alzheimer patient.

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