Warning: Over-the-counter drugs linked to Alzheimer’s disease, many studies confirm

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By Stephanie Vick, staff writer

(NaturalHealth365) In a study published in JAMA Neurology, researchers discovered that commonly used drugs like antihistamines, sleep aids, antidepressants, drugs for ulcers and muscle relaxants (to name a few) increased the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

In addition, a University of Washington study found that people taking anticholinergic sleep aids and hay fever drugs – for more than 3 years – had a higher risk of developing dementia.

Generally speaking, this risk seems to be due to the anticholinergic blocking effects these drugs have on the nervous system. Prescription drugs such as tricyclic antidepressants and the bladder …read more

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