Anticholinergics block the action of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that transmits messages in the nervous system. In the brain, acetylcholine is involved in learning and memory.

A study publishe d in 2019 also found exposure to several types of strong anticholinergic drugs is associated with an increased risk of dementia.

No heightened risks were identified for other types of anticholinergic drugs studied, such as antihistamines and gastrointestinal drugs.

These findings suggest that older adults should be careful about using anticholinergic drugs, especially if they are at risk ...

Growing evidence suggests long-term use of anticholinergic medications can be harmful to your brain health and may even raise your risk of dementia, says neurologist Glen R. Finney, MD, director ...

Another study by researchers at the University of Nottingham found that there was nearly a 50% increased risk of dementia among patients aged 55 and over who had used strong anticholinergic ...

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Researchers monitored changes in walking speed and grip strength of over 4,000 older adults over time and compared this with their exposure to anticholinergic medications based on data collected ...

The Alzheimer's Society, when the study came out, commented: "Our own researchers have already shown a strong link between anticholinergic drugs and risk of dementia. This study builds on this ...