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Posted by beckett2 on October 22, 2020, at 19:28:52
No new info here but a further assurance for concerned benzodiazepine users.
Posted by linkadge on October 23, 2020, at 9:53:02
In reply to Benzos + Dementia no significant risk, posted by beckett2 on October 22, 2020, at 19:28:52
Yeah, I shared this with another babbler who was concerned about having to use benzos for anxiety.
I have been skeptical about the link (insofar as anxiety is a significant independent risk factor for dementia). Because such studies are not randomized, there are methodological limitations in trying to gage / adjust for anxiety severity. Also, antidepressants may (independently) reduce the risk of Alzheimers, so trying to make direct comparisons between patients treated with benzos vs antidepressants may not be valid.
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Posted by Lamdage22 on October 23, 2020, at 10:22:54
In reply to Re: Benzos + Dementia no significant risk, posted by linkadge on October 23, 2020, at 9:53:02
I get severe cognitive side effects that last for at least 24h after dosing. As needed though. Is long term use different?
Posted by rjlockhart37 on October 23, 2020, at 11:17:48
In reply to Benzos + Dementia no significant risk, posted by beckett2 on October 22, 2020, at 19:28:52
only benzo i read that is not considered proper in elderly is Halcion, dementia related
but halcion only lasts 1 hour
Posted by linkadge on October 23, 2020, at 19:31:38
In reply to Re: Benzos + Dementia no significant risk, posted by Lamdage22 on October 23, 2020, at 10:22:54
Well, you have to separate cognitive dysfunction from dementia. Just because a drug slows down your thinking, doesn't mean it causes dementia (i.e. neurotoxicity or atrophy). In fact, some meds that slow brain activity are neuroprotective (i.e. lithium). Lithium can cause cognitive dysfunction, but is not linked to dementia.
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