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I was the sudafed and drixoral queen prior to 1995 when grape seed extract came into my life. Actually, it was pycnogenol I took for a year and then found grape seed ex to be as good and less money. I have NOT bought an allergy/sinus drug in almost 21 yrs...plus I was a slave to an allergist and his shots etc and what they do...NEVER NEVER getting better.
Pynogenol and grape seed extract are short of miracles. Plus at the lecture on this powerful antioxidant, we were told they MAY prevent cancer(s)...didn't know allergies would be healed. In four days I knew and never touched another drug.
How does Claritin work in all of this? Is Claritin just like taking Benedryl? Also, are they talking about people who have taken these meds every day for years?
A new study, published Monday, offers the most definite proof yet of what scientists have known for at least a decade: that anticholinergic drugs are linked with cognitive impairment and an increased risk of dementia.
Though you may have never heard of this class of drug, you've certainly heard of the medications themselves, including Benadryl, Demerol, Dimetapp, Dramamine, Paxil, Unisom and VESIcare. They are sold over the counter and by prescription as sleep aids and for chronic diseases including hypertension, cardiovascular disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The new study is the first to examine the physical changes that serve as the catalyst for cognitive decline. Using brain imaging techniques, researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine found lower metabolism and reduced brain sizes among study participants taking anticholinergic drugs.
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE The use of AC medication was associated with increased brain atrophy and dysfunction and clinical decline. Thus, use of AC Medication among older adults should likely be discouraged if alternative therapies are available.
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My spouse brought this to my attention because I use generic Benadryl as a sleep aid and it helps my GI condition which manifests as intolerant of many foods, not allowed to use the "allergic" word since no anaphylactic symptoms.
Made me sad cause it was so helpful but Alzheimers is in my genes (23andme says so plus family history manifested).
I took Claritin-D for years due to rhino-allergies and it was also so helpful.
I am quitting it, no question.
Why can't they find something I hate is bad for me? Why? Why?
My spouse brought this to my attention because I use generic Benadryl as a sleep aid and it helps my GI condition which manifests as intolerant of many foods, not allowed to use the "allergic" word since no anaphylactic symptoms.
Made me sad cause it was so helpful but Alzheimers is in my genes (23andme says so plus family history manifested).
I took Claritin-D for years due to rhino-allergies and it was also so helpful.
I am quitting it, no question.
Why can't they find something I hate is bad for me? Why? Why?
and they cleared up. I do the subscription, and get 1 bottle every 60 days. I swallow 1 pill each day. I lost 20 lbs in a few months, and I now maintain my weight without even trying. I no longer go constantly between constipation one day, and diarrhea the next. Maybe it'll work for you.
Thanks for the info. I've used probiotics for many years and they help but not eliminate my food intolerances. I'll bookmark this for future trial. I have VSL#3 (the strongest probiotic) in fridge along with others my gut tolerates.
I just used probiotics to counteract strong antibiotic course but have to be careful even with probiotics as they can cause allergic reactions too for me.
I can't say that I found the medical term "anticholinergic" in the article very helpful, nor the mention of a very small number of drugs. Here, from the Virginia Geriatric Organization (about whom I know nothing), is a rather thorough list of such drugs by category and brand name.
I can't say that I found the medical term "anticholinergic" in the article very helpful, nor the mention of a very small number of drugs. Here, from the Virginia Geriatric Organization (about whom I know nothing), is a rather thorough list of such drugs by category and brand name.
I have a chemical allergy MCS that Ive had for forever since the 1960s.. doctors dont understand it and cant help me.. and offer me these tablets for other allergies... I told the doctors that they dont help with chemicals and when I tried some they gave me a splitter of a headache.., I take a lot of pills for HBP and dont want any more to mess up my insides if they dont help... Then I got offered steroids and declined... Doctors give out all these pills willy nilly for any problems without investigating and finding out a lot more about these allerigies...More should be done to promote awareness and triggers instead of filling bodies with more pharma rubbish..
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A new study published Mon April 18, 2016
