Some medications could have the unintended benefit of reducing dementia risk. That’s according to a recent study by the universities of Cambridge and Exeter, where researchers evaluated several ...

Now, a board-certified anesthesiologist in Los Angeles is revealing five daily medications that may also increase your likelihood of developing dementia, a group of brain disorders that affects ...

There are four medications approved in the UK to ease a person’s dementia symptoms, including memory and thinking problems: donepezil rivastigmine galantamine memantine. These treatments are only ...

While many are aware of lifestyle factors like smoking and alcohol consumption that can increase the risk of dementia, fewer realize that certain medications-both over-the-counter and prescription ...

Some medications for other health conditions can have the opposite effect to those taken for dementia. For example, they may cause confusion or drowsiness. As a result, they can make the symptoms of ...

However, some medications can worsen dementia and related mental symptoms. Talk with a healthcare professional to determine the right care and medications for you. You can keep track of changes in ...

Do you have any other medical problems, or are you taking any medications? People with dementia aren't always aware of their condition. So your doctor will ask someone close to you, like a friend ...

Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to people with dementia for symptoms like anxiety, depression, aggressiveness and sleeplessness. But a specific class of antidepressant medications ...

Barnett, 2007 n= 14,029; >65 yo with dementia; Data per VA and Medicare databases; Followed 18 months (2002-2003) olanzapine, risperidone, or quetiapine vs. conventional agents Inpatient admission ...

Research published in the Alzheimer’s & Dementia medical journal has found that certain unrelated medications showed promise in reducing the risk of dementia, while others may require extra ...