Background The cumulative effect of taking multiple medicines with anticholinergic
properties termed as anticholinergic burden can adversely impact cognition, physical …

Context The cognitive side effects of medications with anticholinergic activity have been
documented among older adults in a variety of clinical settings. However, there has been no …

Importance Many medications have anticholinergic effects. In general, anticholinergic-
induced cognitive impairment is considered reversible on discontinuation of anticholinergic …

Importance The use of anticholinergic (AC) medication is linked to cognitive impairment and
an increased risk of dementia. To our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the …

Background Adverse effects of anticholinergic medications may contribute to events such as
falls, delirium, and cognitive impairment in older patients. To further assess this risk, we …

The objective of this study was to measure the anticholinergic activity (AA) of medications
commonly used by older adults. A radioreceptor assay was used to investigate the AA of 107 …

Background Despite the high intake of medications with anticholinergic properties by
community-dwelling elderly persons, the effects on cognitive decline and dementia have …

Background Mild cognitive deficits are experienced by 18% of community-dwelling older
adults, many of whom do not progress to dementia. The effect of commonly used medication …

Drugs with anticholinergic action are widely prescribed in the elderly population due to their
potential clinical benefits. However, these benefits are limited by adverse effects which may …

The use of medication with anticholinergic properties is widespread among older subjects.
Many drugs of common use such as antispasmodics, bronchodilators, antiarrhythmics …