According to the podcast's show notes, a recent study found that two specific over-the-counter medications are associated with a 44% increase in the risk of developing dementia. The show notes do not name the two medications or identify the study. The episode features dementia educator Teepa Snow discussing why the connection between medications and dementia is complex, and why a tool called the Beers List — a reference guide used by medical providers to identify medications that may be risky for older adults — can be relevant to those conversations.
The show notes do not specify which over-the-counter medications were studied, so it is not possible from this source alone to identify whether a particular product is involved. The episode frames the Beers List as something worth asking a medical provider about when reviewing medications. No specific action or deadline is stated in the source.
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