00:00Did you know a pill taken by millions might be quietly raising your risk of dementia?
00:04New research has raised alarms about gabapentin, a drug commonly prescribed for back pain and
00:10nerve issues.
00:11It's been used for decades.
00:13But now, scientists say it may be linked to a shocking 40% increased risk of dementia
00:19in frequent users.
00:21Researchers looked at health records of over 26,000 people and found a clear pattern.
00:27Those who had six or more prescriptions were nearly 30% more likely to develop dementia.
00:32And if they were prescribed gabapentin 12 times or more, that risk jumped to 40%.
00:38Even more concerning, younger adults aged 35 to 49 saw their dementia risk more than double.
00:44But here's the twist.
00:46Experts warn the drug itself might not be to blame.
00:50It could be that people on gabapentin are less physically active, a known risk factor for
00:55cognitive decline.
00:56Still, these findings raise serious questions.
00:59If you or someone you love is on gabapentin, it's time to talk to a doctor.
01:04Because when it comes to your brain, you can't afford to ignore the signs.
01:07So...
01:08If you think about this, it can be a big difference.
01:11But I know...
01:12You may say the words are a small, you can't afford to blame.
01:15You can't afford to blame.
01:16You could not afford to blame.
01:17You could not afford a sign.
01:18Because you're not going to blame.
01:18You could not afford to blame.
01:19And you could be a big mistake.
01:19But then you know the truth is a nice thing.
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