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Monday, November 20, 2017

Benzodiazepines and AD


Benzodiazepines Increase Mortality in Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease

by Neuroscience News
Image shows how alzheimer's affects the brain.Although several treatment guidelines state that non-pharmacological options are the first-line treatment of anxiety, agitation and insomnia in persons with dementia, benzodiazepines and related drugs are frequently used in the treatment of these symptoms. NeuroscienceNews.com image is in the public domain.
Researchers report an elevated risk of death in Alzheimer's patients who use benzodiazapines.
Neuroscience News | November 20, 2017 at 1:14 pm | URL: https://wp.me/p4sXNK-bID
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