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Posted by Guy on September 29, 2012, at 9:26:27
Just read that Harvard researchers have completed a study that shows people who take benzodiazepines have a 50% greater chance of developing dementia after the age of 65. Yikes!
Posted by phillipa on September 29, 2012, at 10:14:43
In reply to Benzodiazepines - Dementia, posted by Guy on September 29, 2012, at 9:26:27
At what doses high or normal. 40 some odd years now on them and not yet for me. I do take low doses. Phillipa
Posted by gadchik on September 29, 2012, at 12:31:42
In reply to Benzodiazepines - Dementia, posted by Guy on September 29, 2012, at 9:26:27
I also saw that, but I didnt think there was a huge % difference btw those who got dementia and were taking benzos and those who got dementia and were not taking benzos. It didnt worry me too much. I think small doses and avoiding alcohol while taking is a good idea.
Posted by linkadge on September 29, 2012, at 13:50:43
In reply to Re: Benzodiazepines - Dementia, posted by gadchik on September 29, 2012, at 12:31:42
The other question is: to what extent did the underlying anxiety disorder contribute to dementia? (I didn't read as to whether they adjusted for this or not).
Depression and anxiety are known to lead to an increased risk of dementia.
Linkadge
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on September 29, 2012, at 20:58:24
In reply to Benzodiazepines - Dementia, posted by Guy on September 29, 2012, at 9:26:27
That doesnt prove cause and effect - people on chemo have a greater chance of dying of cancer than the average person, but that doesnt mean that chemo causes you to die of cancer.
Posted by schleprock on September 29, 2012, at 21:38:24
In reply to Benzodiazepines - Dementia, posted by Guy on September 29, 2012, at 9:26:27
> Just read that Harvard researchers have completed a study that shows people who take benzodiazepines have a 50% greater chance of developing dementia after the age of 65. Yikes!
I think it happens well below the age of 65.
Posted by phillipa on September 30, 2012, at 20:14:42
In reply to Re: Benzodiazepines - Dementia, posted by schleprock on September 29, 2012, at 21:38:24
Could be on high doses. decades of low does and don't have Dementia. Go figure. Phillipa
Posted by gadchik on October 1, 2012, at 12:31:28
In reply to Re: Benzodiazepines - Dementia » schleprock, posted by phillipa on September 30, 2012, at 20:14:42
Knowing that you dont have dementia is a comfort to me! I had an mri of brain, was normal,hope to stay normal!
Posted by phillipa on October 1, 2012, at 20:45:51
In reply to Re: Benzodiazepines - Dementia » phillipa, posted by gadchik on October 1, 2012, at 12:31:28
Last one had said normal for age P
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