Tag: anticholinergic burden

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Dec, 15 2025

Anticholinergic Burden with Tricyclic Antidepressants: Cognitive and Cardiac Risks

Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline carry high anticholinergic burden, increasing risks of cognitive decline and dangerous heart rhythms - especially in older adults. Safer alternatives exist.

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Dec, 1 2025

Anticholinergic Medications and Dementia: What You Need to Know About Cognitive Risk

Anticholinergic medications like Benadryl and oxybutynin are linked to higher dementia risk with long-term use. Learn which drugs pose the greatest threat, how to spot them, and safer alternatives for older adults.