Tag: dementia risk
Anticholinergics: How These Common Medications Affect Memory and Cause Dry Mouth
- Jan, 17 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 13 Comments
Anticholinergics like oxybutynin and diphenhydramine can cause memory loss, brain shrinkage, and severe dry mouth - especially in older adults. Learn which drugs are riskiest, safer alternatives, and how to protect your brain.
Anticholinergic Burden in Older Adults: How Common Medications Affect Memory and Thinking
- Jan, 7 2026
- Daniel Remedios
- 9 Comments
Common medications for allergies, bladder issues, and sleep may increase dementia risk in older adults. Learn how anticholinergic burden affects memory, which drugs to watch for, and what to do next.