In some cases, doctors only learn about the risks of some medications after patients have already been using them for some time. Benzodiazepines and anticholinergic drugs are common classes of ...

Anticholinergic drugs can adversely affect cognition in elderly people, especially those with underlying dementia. In addition, anticholinergics may antagonize the effects of drugs such as ...

These drugs, known as anticholinergic drugs, are used to treat a variety of conditions such as high blood pressure, allergies, colds, depression, overactive bladder, and Parkinson’s disease.

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Hydroxyzine is a commonly prescribed antihistamine medication for anxiety and ...

Despite benzodiazepines being on the list of Beers criteria of inappropriate medications for older adults and a trend towards decreased prescribing, tranquilizer use among older adults persists at ...

Aug. 6, 2024 — An AI-based analysis of over 2 million hospital visits has found that most of the time, a pneumonia diagnosis made in the hospital will change from a patient's entrance to their ...