Common Medications Linked to Increased Dementia Risk, New Study Finds
TL;DR
New research suggests that certain anticholinergic medications used to treat overactive bladders may increase the risk of dementia by up to 31%, particularly in older adults. The study, involving nearly 1 million Brits, found that drugs like oxybutynin hydrochloride and tolterodine tartrate are linked to a higher dementia risk, while others like darifenacin and mirabegron showed no clear association. Experts recommend considering alternative treatments to mitigate potential long-term risks.
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