Benzodiazepines are associated with increased risk of Alzheimer´s disease
(WorldNews Finland)

The use of benzodiazepines and related drugs (Z drugs) is associated with a modestly increased risk of Alzheimer`s disease, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. The risk increase was similar with both benzodiazepines and Z drugs regardless of their half-life. The results were published in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Even though...