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 Anticholinergic Medications Raise Risks for Seniors. Many medications show anticholinergic activity -- they block or inhibit acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter in the brain and nervous system.
These medications are prescribed for many diseases, including gastro-intestinal conditions, uro-genital disorders, respiratory problems, heart conditions, Parkinson's and other nervous system disorders, and others.
There is a growing body of evidence that anticholinergic medications are risky for older people, especially when a patient takes more than one. July 23, 2011. Read more ...
The Next Nightmare May Lurk in the Medicine Cabinet. The next time you're outrunning a pack of hungry wolves, naked, and then wake up in a cold sweat, remind yourself it's only a bad dream -- and that it could be a side effect of a prescription medication you're taking. October 4, 2011. Read more ...
Are drugs for osteoporosis cost-effective? Researchers at Duke University Medical Center evaluated the cost-effectiveness of oral medications called bisphosphonates for treating osteoporosis in women at different ages. September 2011. Read more ...
Older pills often safer; many think new is better. Many consumers mistakenly believe new prescription drugs are always safer than those with long track records, and that only extremely effective drugs without major side effects win government approval, according to a new study. September 13, 2011. Read more ...
Recognizing Depression in Older Adults: Not Just an Inevitable Sign of Old Age Depression in older adults is getting more and more attention from the public, and it should. The proportion of older adults diagnosed with depression nearly doubled, from 3.2 percent to 6.3 percent, across all older persons' demographics, between 1992 to 2005. June 2011. Read more ...
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