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·July 7, 2021·4 min read

Work Like a Dream: New Anticholinergic Drug Keeps PTSD Flashbacks and Nightmares Away

Trihexyphenidyl, an anticholinergic medication commonly prescribed for Parkinson's symptoms, appears to alleviate negative memory flashbacks and nightmares experienced by those with PTSD.

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·May 19, 2021·6 min read

Commonly Used Drugs for Schizophrenia Linked to Greater Cognitive Impairment

Medications with anticholinergic properties given to help reduce physical and mental health symptoms associated with schizophrenia have a cumulative effect in reducing cognitive function in patients.

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·September 2, 2020·6 min read

Common Drugs Tied to Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline

Anticholinergic medications, commonly used for conditions including allergies, high blood pressure, Parkinson's disease, and motion sickness, have been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and memory problems, especially in those with genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 24, 2019·6 min read

Commonly prescribed drugs could increase the risk of dementia

Anticholinergic drugs, commonly prescribed to treat a range of disorders, from Parkinson's disease to bladder conditions, may increase dementia risks. The increased risk was linked to anticholinergic antidepressants, antipsychotics, bladder control, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease medications. There were no increased risks associated with other types of anticholinergics, such as gastrointestinal drugs or antihistamines.

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·April 26, 2018·5 min read

Common Class of Drugs Linked to Dementia, Even When Taken 20 Years Before Diagnosis

Researchers have identified a link between anticholinergic medications, including antidepressants and incontinence drugs, and an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.

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·January 4, 2016·3 min read

Anticholinergic Drugs Do Not Increase Dementia Risk in Parkinson’s

A new study reports Parkinson's patients who take anticholinergic medications show no significant decline in cognitive performance from those who do not take the medications.

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·August 9, 2015·4 min read

Common Medications May Delay Recovery From Brain Injuries

According to researchers, medications used to treat common conditions from bladder dysfunction to depression and insomnia, can delay recovery for patients with brain injuries.