You may have heard the media coverage that common medications may increase the risk for dementia. What do these drugs all have in common, what do you need to know about them, and are there really risks to taking them?
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Benadryl and Other Common Medications are Linked to Dementia in Men and Women
Many people turn to over-the-counter medicines when they need relief from allergy and cold symptoms. They also turn to them if they have trouble falling or staying asleep. This is concerning since recent studies show that one of the most common of those drugs—Diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl—could lead to serious health problems, including dementia.
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