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health6 months ago

Cough Syrup Shows Promise in Slowing Parkinson's Cognitive Decline

A phase 2 clinical trial suggests that Ambroxol, a common cough syrup, may help stabilize psychiatric symptoms and slow cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease dementia patients by enhancing enzyme activity that clears harmful proteins in the brain. While promising, larger studies are needed to confirm these findings and determine optimal dosing.

health6 months ago

Cough Medicine Shows Promise in Slowing Parkinson’s Dementia

A 12-month clinical trial suggests that Ambroxol, a cough medicine, may help slow cognitive decline and protect brain function in people with Parkinson’s disease dementia, especially in those with GBA1 gene variants, by stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and reducing brain damage markers. Although safe and well-tolerated, further research is needed to confirm its efficacy in improving cognition.