Groundbreaking research reveals that long-term use of common drugs for depression, bladder control, and Parkinson’s could be ...

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 ...

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 ...

Anticholinergic burden refers to the cumulative effect of taking one or more medications with anticholinergic properties, which inhibit the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. In older adults, an ...

The use of strong anticholinergic drugs, but not the weak ones, was associated with an increased risk for dementia. This association was most pronounced in men, younger patients, and those with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Older patients should take stock of their prescriptions and make sure they aren’t accidentally taking dangerous combinations.

Amitiza has possible interactions with some other drugs. Examples include anticholinergic drugs and methadone. Talk with your doctor to avoid potentially harmful effects from Amitiza interactions.