Polypharmacy Is a Real Issue. Dismantling Public Health Won't Fix It. New to outpatient psychiatry as a third-year resident, ...

Patients with schizophrenia usually need medical treatment for their lifetime, even after the symptoms have resolved, to help manage the condition. In most cases, medications are administered in ...

Anticholinergic drugs work by blocking acetylcholine activity, which affects various body functions. These drugs can have many side effects, including dry mouth, constipation, and memory problems.

Anticholinergic medications like Benadryl can worsen sundowning by affecting sleep and behavior regulation. Benzodiazepines might lead to more behavior problems, including agitation, in older adults.

NEW ORLEANS — Could frequent use of some cold and allergy medications, and many other common drugs, like those for anxiety, increase your risk of dementia? We explore that question and why, as you age ...

Authors say findings support guidance to avoid these medications when possible. HealthDay News — Anticholinergics are associated with physical performance decline in older adults, according to a study ...

WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Anticholinergics are associated with physical performance decline in older adults, according to a study published online July 10 in JAMA Network Open.

It’s normal to occasionally forget where you left your keys, struggle to recall a new name or wonder if you’ve already taken your daily medication. “Everyone has memory slips now and again,” says ...

A comprehensive study following more than 4,000 older adults for more than eight years revealed that anticholinergic medications are associated with faster physical decline than what’s typically seen ...

Frequent consumption of a common drug that acts on the nervous system and treats a range of ailments may lead to faster ageing in older adults, a new study says. The study, published in JAMA Open ...