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Study Shows: Some Prescribed Meds May Increase the Risk of Dementia

Study Shows: Some Prescribed Meds May Increase the Risk of Dementia

Anticholinergic meds are prescribed for different health problems. This is an umbrella term for several types of meds, from Benadryl to some antipsychotics and meds for Parkinson’s. However, according to a recent study, these meds may elevate the dementia risk in elderly patients. They’re prescribed for the treatment of depression, […]