Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association
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Benzodiazepine use has been associated with increased risk of dementia. However, it remains unclear whether the risk relates to short or long half-life benzodiazepines and whether it extends to other psychotropic drugs. ⋯ Results of this large, prospective study show increased risk of dementia for long half-life benzodiazepine and psychotropic use.