The study found that consistent use of certain widely-prescribed medications for bladder disorders, Parkinson's disease, and depression could significantly increase dementia risk in older adults ...

A class of drug commonly used to treat everything from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to depression has now been linked to accelerating the loss of mobility in older age. This adds a new ...

Anticholinergics are effective for some drug-induced movement disorders and not others because the mechanisms differ. Though patients may present with similar symptoms, not all drug-induced movement ...

Anticholinergic medications block acetylcholine (i.e., "vagusstoff") and inhibit parasympathetic nerve impulses by binding with this neurotransmitter's receptors. Over 600 medications are known to ...

What are the concerns related to using long-acting or extended-release anticholinergic agents over long time periods? Are other medications available that would better ameliorate urinary incontinence?

In middle-aged and older adults with overactive bladder, the drug selected for treatment may influence the risk for dementia. Investigators conducted a nested case-control study using data from ...

For the millions of people worldwide living with dementia, medication management presents unique challenges. While certain drugs help manage symptoms and slow cognitive decline, others can ...

2019 NOV 19 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Drug Daily-- Data detailed on Drugs and Therapies - Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety have been presented. According to news ...

While you’re focused on eating brain-healthy foods and staying mentally sharp, some medications sitting in your medicine cabinet could be silently undermining your cognitive health. Two widely ...

A study found regular use of strong anticholinergic drugs used for bladder conditions, Parkinson's disease and depression ...