Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2576132 | The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy | 2006 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Anticholinergic drug use was common (27.1%) in these elderly veterans with intact cognitive function. The mean number of anticholinergic symptoms was significantly greater in this group, and the prevalences of dry mouth and constipation were significantly higher in the group using anticholinergic drugs (all, P < 0.01). Anticholinergic-related ADEs were rare (0.8%). Although anticholinergic drugs should generally be avoided in the elderly, individual risks and benefits for a patient should be considered.
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Authors
MD Ness, PharmD Hoth, PharmD Barnett, MD Shorr, MD Kaboli,