Is there a causal relationship between extended use of antihistamines and dementia?
Abstract
The evidence suggests a potential association between long-term use of antihistamines with strong anticholinergic effects and an increased risk of dementia, but definitive causation has not been established.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
Cholinesterase and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 25 February 2026
- Language
- EN