Higher dementia risk linked to more use of common drugs

(Group Health Research Institute) A large study links a significantly increased risk for developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, to taking commonly used medications with anticholinergic effects at higher doses or for a longer time. Many older people take these medications, which include nonprescription diphenhydramine (Benadryl). JAMA Internal Medicine published the report, called 'Cumulative Use of Strong Anticholinergic Medications and Incident Dementia.'
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news