25/06/2025
Commonly-prescribed drugs increase risk of , study warns
Research suggested that regular use of certain types of commonly-prescribed drugs used to treat conditions, 's disease and , could significantly increase the risk of dementia in later life.
The study, carried out by experts from the University of Nottingham and funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), found that there was nearly a 50% increased risk of dementia among patients aged 55 and over who had used strong anticholinergic medication daily for three years or more.
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