Using anticholinergics for as few as 60 days causes memory problems in older adults
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 12:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Research on medications commonly taken by older adults has found that drugs with strong anticholinergic effects cause cognitive impairment when taken continuously for as few as 60 days. A similar impact can be seen with 90 days of continuous use when taking multiple drugs with weak anticholinergic effect.