Benzodiazepines, related drugs increase stroke risk among persons with Alzheimer ' s disease

The use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like drugs was associated with a 20 per cent increased risk of stroke among persons with Alzheimer ’s disease, shows a recent study. Benzodiazepines were associated with a similar risk of stroke as benzodiazepine-like drugs.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 16, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news