Neurosurgeon warns about 5 drugs secretly hurting your brain: 'Discuss neurological side effects with your physician'
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Key Points:
- Dr. Jagannathan, a neurosurgeon, emphasized the importance of patients advocating for their cognitive health by being aware of how certain medications can impact brain function and long-term neurological well-being.
- He identified five drug classes with potential neurological side effects: benzodiazepines (linked to memory impairment and cognitive decline), anticholinergics (associated with confusion and increased dementia risk), opioids (which can alter brain structure and executive function), certain chemotherapy agents (causing persistent cognitive changes), and stimulants (which may disrupt brain health when misused).
- Chronic use of benzodiazepines and anticholinergic drugs, especially in older adults, has been connected to cognitive decline and increased risks of dementia and delirium
