Are Blood Pressure Drugs Harming Your Brain?
Many people take common medications for allergies, colds, high blood pressure, or depression, known as anticholinergic medications, which have been considered safe for years.
However, a new study from the University of California, San Diego, found that these medications may increase the risk of memory and thinking problems, especially in older adults and people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
- The study involved 688 older adults with an average age of 74.
- None of the participants showed signs of memory or thinking issues at the beginning of the study.
- Over 10 years, researchers tracked the use of anticholinergic medications among participants.
- About one-third of the participants took these drugs, with some using up to five different types.
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Author's summary: Blood pressure drugs may harm brain health.
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