Medications
Some Medications Can Increase Your Risk of Dementia
Some Medications Can Increase Your Risk of Dementia
Some of these problematic medications are available over the counter (OTC).
Some of these problematic medications are available over the counter (OTC).
Here is a list of over the counter medications known to increase the risk of dementia if taken regularly:
Here is a list of over the counter medications known to increase the risk of dementia if taken regularly:
These PM formulations often contain Diphenhydramine.
Table graciously provided by Emily A. Beckett, PharmD, BCPS.
In addition to OTC medications, some prescription drugs can increase your risk of dementia.
In addition to OTC medications, some prescription drugs can increase your risk of dementia.
Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist about which drugs you are taking might increase your risk of developing dementia.
Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist about which drugs you are taking might increase your risk of developing dementia.
What about supplements? Can they prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia?
What about supplements? Can they prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia?
There is not enough information at this time to recommend the use of any suppliment to prevent dementia. Many of the benefits claimed by supplements can be obtained by following the MIND diet.
There is not enough information at this time to recommend the use of any suppliment to prevent dementia. Many of the benefits claimed by supplements can be obtained by following the MIND diet.
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