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Doctor warns of five common medications that could cause dementia - do YOU take any of them?

Dr Zain Hasan, a US-based anesthetist, told his 635,000 followers on TikTok that there are five medications that could cause dementia.

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04.12.2024, 16:25

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Common prescription and over-the-counter drugs could be unknowingly increasing your risk of dementia, a doctor has warned. 

The disorder blights the lives of millions worldwide, slowly robbing them of their memories and independence.

Yet, four in ten cases could be prevented with simple lifestyle changes, according to research. 

There are some factors such as smoking and drinking that can increase the risk of developing dementia — but so can some medication. 

Dr Zain Hasan, a Los Angeles-based anesthetist, told his 635,000 followers on TikTok that there are at least five drugs linked to the condition — including some antidepressants, painkillers and allergy meds. 

The first drug he included in his warning was antihistamine medication used to help ease the symptoms of allergies, as well as anticholinergics, also used to treat allergies.

These medications, some of which are available over the counter, are used to treat hayfever, eczema, hives, and conjunctivitis, which causes red and itchy eyes.

However, Dr Hasan said long-term use has been linked to dementia. 

PILLS THAT GIVE YOU CHILLS: Dr Zain Hasan, a Los Angeles-based anesthetist, is warning about the common meds linked to dementia

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