Articles Tagged With: anticholinergic
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Anticholinergic Use for Three Months or More Increases Dementia Risk
There is a significant increase in dementia risk associated with the use of anticholinergic medications for three months or longer. -
Anticholinergic Use for Three Months or More Increases Dementia Risk
There is a significant increase in dementia risk associated with the use of anticholinergic medications for three months or longer.
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AUGS Consensus Statement: Anticholinergic Medication Use and Cognition in Women With Overactive Bladder
Available evidence has shown significant associations between anticholinergic medication use and increased risk of cognitive impairment. Behavioral therapies for overactive bladder should be first-line treatment. If these treatments fail and pharmacologic treatment is considered, providers should counsel patients on associated risks, prescribe the lowest effective dose, and consider alternative treatments in patients at risk.