Many people are unaware that even common over the counter medicines come with very significant risks. You may very likely be taking some of these right now… especially if you have allergies or other common symptoms.
“Scientists have linked anticholinergic drugs cognitive problems among older adults for at least 10 years.
A 2013, study by scientists at the IU Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute found that drugs with a strong anticholinergic effect cause cognitive problems when taken continuously for as few as 60 days.
Drugs with a weaker effect could cause impairment within 90 days.”
Anticholinergic drugs are linked with cognitive impairment and an increased risk of dementia.
Check out this partial list of common Anticholinergic medicines include MANY common over the counter and prescription medications…
Actifed,
Allergy & Congestion Relief,
Benadryl,
Advil PM,
Aleve PM,
Bayer PM,
Benadryl,
Excedrin PM,
Nytol,
Simply Sleep,
Sominex,
Tylenol PM,
Unisom,
Meclizine,
Paxil,
Amitriptyline,
Xanax,
Soma,
Lasix,
…and MANY others.
This is critically important information for so many people that take these medications daily, particularly the over the counter drugs that are often assumed to be safe and without risk.
Reference:
news.medicine.iu.edu/releases/2016/04/anticholinergics-brain-effects.shtml
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