Benzodiazepines, related drugs increase stroke risk among persons with Alzheimer's disease

Monday, January 16, 2017 - 14:01 in Health & Medicine

The use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like drugs was associated with a 20 per cent increased risk of stroke among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, shows a recent study. Benzodiazepines were associated with a similar risk of stroke as benzodiazepine-like drugs.

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