My Dear Hilary: Cogentin was in my experience a mess. Side effects far outweighed the benefits. I took it for about 30 days and toward the very end I was asking was it day or night. My memory did not exist at this time. I still think that it did some damage. Of course, I had damage to begin with so it is hard to compare lololol. By the way my friend: I had a lump removed from my tongue and it came back BENIGN. Monday I had a growth removed from my right breast and it came back benign. I truly have been blessed with prayers and support. Love you and I would run from Cogentin. Love Gina