For these reasons, experts recommend minimizing the use of anticholinergics in older adults. In some cases, the benefits of a ...

Research has shown a link between an increased risk of dementia and long-term use of Benadryl and other anticholinergic drugs ...

Of the most commonly used SGAs, risperidone was the drug with which anticholinergics were most frequently prescribed (p = 0.03). Conclusions: Anticholinergic prescribing exceeded the incidence of ...

The most commonly used medications to treat OAB have anticholinergic properties. Anticholinergics are competitive inhibitors of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors (mainly the M3 receptor ...

If you or someone you know takes medicine for allergies, high blood pressure, or other common conditions — especially if they are older — don’t panic. But it is a good idea to talk to a doctor. Ask if ...

Use of anticholinergic medication (HRa 4.26), hospitalization (AD-related: HRa 9.14, not AD-related: HRa 4.23), and weight loss (HRa 3.77) were independently and significantly associated with ...