
Common OTC Drug Linked to Brain Health Risks: Are You Taking It?
Long-term use of common over-the-counter (OTC) medications containing diphenhydramine, a widely used antihistamine, has been linked to an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, raising concerns among researchers and prompting calls for cautious use, especially among older adults. A growing body of research suggests that prolonged use of medications with anticholinergic properties, such as…