Benzodiazepine

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Dementia

upin humans1HR 1.15

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  1. Benzodiazepine raises the risk of dementia in humans (HR 1.15, 95% CI 1.09-1.22).

    Humansafter full adjustment for comorbiditiesn = 132,805

    Benzodiazepine use shows only a modest link to dementia

    Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD9 Oct 2026

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Journal of Alzheimer's Disease

Benzodiazepine use shows only a modest link to dementia

Dementia incidence was 382.4 per 100,000 person-years in benzodiazepine users versus 280.7 in controls, but the link weakened after adjusting for underlying illnesses.Dementia incidence was 382.4 per 100,000 person-years in benzodiazepine users versus 280.7 in controls, but the link weakened after adjusting for underlying illnesses.

Cohort study of 132,805 peopleVascular dementia