Alzheimer’s medications may cause unintentional weight loss and functional decline

weight lossDALLAS: Researchers are finding that commonly prescribed dementia medications can lead to dangerous weight loss in patients. In light of this new evidence, they are cautioning physicians to be careful when prescribing medication to their patients.

“This is very relevant to patient care because unintentional weight loss in older adults is associated with many adverse outcomes, including increased rates of institutionalization and mortality, a decline in functional status, and poorer quality of life,” said…

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