Can Medications Trigger or Worsen Cognitive or Incontinence Problems?
Medications save lives and/or increase the quality of life for many people. Yet, there are few if any medications that have no side effects, many of which may negatively affect the brain or other organs of the body. In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says there is evidence that some overactive bladder medications (OBMs) can cause issues that are similar to Alzheimer’s and may, in some cases, even contribute to triggering symptoms. “Our study indicates an association between taking oxybutynin, solifenacin, and tolterodine and the subsequent diagnosis of dementia in DM patients. Moreover,...
Source: Minding Our Elders - December 26, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Could Some Medications Trigger or Worsen Cognitive and/or Incontinence Problems?
Medications save lives and/or increase the quality of life for many people. Yet, there are few if any medications that have no side effects, many of which may negatively affect the brain or other organs of the body. In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says there is evidence that some overactive bladder medications (OBMs) can cause issues that are similar to Alzheimer’s and may, in some cases, even contribute to triggering symptoms. “Our study indicates an association between taking oxybutynin, solifenacin, and tolterodine and the subsequent diagnosis of dementia...
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Source: Minding Our Elders - December 12, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Medications Can Trigger or Worsen Cognitive or Incontinence Problems
Medications save lives and/or increase the quality of life for many people. Yet, there are few if any medications that have no side effects, many of which may negatively affect the brain or other organs of the body. In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says there is evidence that some overactive bladder medications (OBMs) can cause issues that are similar to Alzheimer’s and may, in some cases, even contribute to triggering symptoms. “Our study indicates an association between taking oxybutynin, solifenacin, and tolterodine and the subsequent diagnosis of dementia in DM patients. Moreover,...
Source: Minding Our Elders - October 23, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Some Medications May Trigger or Worsen Cognitive or Incontinence Problems
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Source: Minding Our Elders - July 2, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Could Medications Trigger or Worsen Cognitive or Incontinence Problems?
Medications save lives and/or increase the quality of life for many people. Yet, there are few if any medications that have no side effects, many of which may negatively affect the brain or other organs of the body. In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says there is evidence that some overactive bladder medications (OBMs) can cause issues that are similar to Alzheimer’s and may, in some cases, even contribute to triggering symptoms. “Our study indicates an association between taking oxybutynin, solifenacin, and tolterodine and the subsequent diagnosis of dementia in DM patients. Moreover,...
Source: Minding Our Elders - May 26, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Could Your Medications Trigger or Worsen Incontinence or Cognitive Problems?
Medications save lives and/or increase the quality of life for many people. Yet, there are few if any medications that have no side effects, many of which may negatively affect the brain or other organs of the body. In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says there is evidence that some overactive bladder medications (OBMs) can cause issues that are similar to Alzheimer’s and may, in some cases, even contribute to triggering symptoms. “Our study indicates an association between taking oxybutynin, solifenacin, and tolterodine and the subsequent diagnosis of dementia in DM patients. Moreover, the patients using...
Source: Minding Our Elders - May 17, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
