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Common Medications May Delay Parkinson’s Onset

In a new Cedars-Sinai study of Parkinson’s disease patients, those who had taken common medications to control pain, blood pressure, diabetes or cholesterol saw their symptoms begin years later than patients who never took these medications.

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  • March 27, 2025

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    Common medications for pain, blood pressure, diabetes, or cholesterol may delay the onset of Parkinson's disease symptoms.

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    Patients using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs experienced symptoms 8.6 years later than those who did not.

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    Statin users had an average symptom onset 9.3 years later compared to non-users.

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    Beta blocker users showed a 9.6-year delay in symptom onset compared to those not taking these medications.

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    The study suggests that these medications may help control inflammation and cellular stress, potentially delaying Parkinson's development.

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