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Scientists warn 50 cent pain pill used by millions of Americans is tied to shocking surge in dementia risk

Scientists warn 50 cent pain pill used by millions of Americans is tied to shocking surge in dementia risk

Millions taking a common painkiller could be unwittingly raising their risk of suffering from dementia and memory problems. That’s the warning from researchers in Ohio, who tracked people prescribed gabapentin – often sold under the brand name Neurontin – for more than a decade after their first dose. The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal, concluded that …

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