University of Houston: Examining the Side Effects of Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Drugs
September 04, 2020
September 04, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The University of Houston issued the following news release:
In a first of its kind study, a University of Houston researcher is examining two common drugs used for dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease to determine the extent to which they don't mix well together and cause a cascading event of side effects, prompting the need for even more medications. The medications are cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) like donepezil, which curb demen . . .
In a first of its kind study, a University of Houston researcher is examining two common drugs used for dementia in patients with Alzheimer's disease to determine the extent to which they don't mix well together and cause a cascading event of side effects, prompting the need for even more medications. The medications are cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) like donepezil, which curb demen . . .