Benzo stroke risk in Alzheimer’s patients

Benzodiazepines and related drugs increase stroke risk among persons with Alzheimer’s disease Use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like drugs has been associated with a 20% increased risk of stroke among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a Finnish study.  Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland found that benzodiazepines were associated with a similar risk of stroke