Some popular medications significantly increase the risk of developing dementia when taken long-term.
This was warned by US anesthesiologist Zane Hasan.
He listed the medications on his TikTok social network account.
Which medications increase the risk of dementia
First, heartburn medications that contain omeprazole.
As Hasan explained, this substance causes the accumulation of beta-amyloid protein in the brain.
Scientists consider this protein to be one of the main provocateurs of dementia.
Also, heartburn medications containing omeprazole lead to a deficiency of vitamin B12, which impairs cognitive abilities and memory.
Secondly, benzodiazepines, which are used to treat neuroses, anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia, increase the risk of developing dementia.
If you take benzodiazepines for a long period of time, it can cause dementia, the doctor warned.
Thirdly, dementia is provoked by opiates and opioids, which are used for anesthesia and postoperative pain relief.
According to Hasan, Taiwanese neurologists have found in a study that the risk of developing dementia doubles within 3-7 years after surgery under anesthesia.
Allergy medications containing diphenhydramine and antidepressants also have an extremely negative effect on the brain.
