Common drugs linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease – Daijiworld.com

New York, Sep 6 (IANS): A class of drugs used for a broad array of conditions, from allergies and colds to hypertension, may be associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline, particularly in older adults at greater risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), say researchers.
According to the study, published in the journal Neurology, anticholinergic drugs are widely used for dozens of conditions, minor and major.
Some of these medications require a prescription, while others can be purchased o…

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