Two Common Drugs Tied to Dementia and Memory Loss, Plus Safer Alternatives

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00:00Two common drugs tied to dementia and memory loss, plus safer alternatives.

00:05Some common prescription drugs may raise dementia or memory loss risk, especially in older adults.

00:12Risks grow with long-term use, high doses, or multiple meds, so consult your doctor.

00:20Benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium treat anxiety and insomnia,

00:24but long-term use raises Alzheimer's risk by 84% after 6-plus months by affecting memory and neural pathways.

00:36Safer alternatives to benzodiazepines include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for anxiety,

00:43melatonin or cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep,

00:47and monitored short-term use, helping symptoms without harming brain health.

00:54First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl cross the brain, block acetylcholine,

01:00and may raise dementia risk with chronic use, especially in older adults.

01:08Newer second-generation antihistamines, such as Claritin, Xartec, and Allegra,

01:13and nasal sprays like Flanase, relieve allergies effectively with fewer memory or sedation risks than older drugs.

01:24Bladder anti-muscarinics like Ditropan and Detrol block acetylcholine

01:29to ease incontinence but may cause confusion and raise dementia risk,

01:34especially with long-term use in older adults.

01:40Kegels, bladder training, Botox, and implantable stimulators

01:44can reduce incontinence and limit anticholinergic use,

01:48offering safer options without risking memory.

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