Association between Anticholinergic Medication Use and Risk of Dementia among Patients with Parkinson's Disease

ConclusionAmong patients with Parkinson's disease in Taiwan, those with a high cumulative dose of anticholinergics had an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia. Physicians should consider prescribing the lowest therapeutic dose of anticholinergic medication when making treatment decisions for patients with Parkinson's disease.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy - June 27, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Jau ‐Jiuan Sheu, Meng‐Ting Tsai, Steven R. Erickson, Chung‐Hsuen Wu Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research