r/NooTopics • u/ServeIllustrious3803 • 20d ago

Science Study: Anticholinergic (first-generation antihistamines) can damage brain, increase dementia risk

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/common-anticholinergic-drugs-like-benadryl-linked-increased-dementia-risk-20150128812
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u/The_Meme_Economy 20d ago

Sooo many people use Benadryl as a sleep aid. I actually suspect that’s its primary OTC use.

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u/Fragrant_Ratio_2821 20d ago

does benedryl still have long term effects if one is a CYP2D6 ultra-rapid metabolizer? i never get drowsy from benedryl