Age-associated physiological and pharmacokinetic changes increase anticholinergic drug effects in later life. Those with cognitive impairment and neurodegeneration are particularly susceptible to ...

Consider the following: Many other medications may have mild to moderate anticholinergic effects. These effects can add up if ...

The side effects of anticholinergic medications include dry mouth, dry eyes, blurred vision, constipation, esophageal reflux, drowsiness, dizziness, palpitations, and heat intolerance. These side ...

The findings were alarming. People who took at least one anticholinergic drug had a 47% higher risk of developing memory ...

A new study by found regular use of certain medications can increase the risk of falls, heart attacks, dementia and even ...

Nursing mothers. Alcohol, other CNS depressants potentiate CNS depression. Additive anticholinergic effects with other anticholinergics, antihistamines (eg, meclizine), tricyclic antidepressants ...

Taking Namenda with anticholinergics can increase the risk of side effects from anticholinergics, such as dry mouth, constipation, and memory problems. It may also make Namenda less effective.