Common Medications Linked to Increased Dementia Risk, New Study Finds

New research suggests that certain anticholinergic medications used to treat overactive bladders may increase the risk of dementia by up to 31%, particularly in older adults. The study, involving nearly 1 million Brits, found that drugs like oxybutynin hydrochloride and tolterodine tartrate are linked to a higher dementia risk, while others like darifenacin and mirabegron showed no clear association. Experts recommend considering alternative treatments to mitigate potential long-term risks.