Common Drug Class Shows Links to Heart Risk — Are You Taking One? By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, March 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A common class of drugs called anticholinergics might ...

People who use drugs with anticholinergic effects, including certain antidepressants, drugs for urinary incontinence and common antihistamines, are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

People who use drugs with anticholinergic effects, including certain antidepressants, drugs for urinary incontinence and common antihistamines, are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, ...

The use of strong anticholinergic drugs, but not the weak ones, was associated with an increased risk for dementia. This association was most pronounced in men, younger patients, and those with ...

Authors say findings support guidance to avoid these medications when possible. HealthDay News — Anticholinergics are associated with physical performance decline in older adults, according to a study ...

WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Anticholinergics are associated with physical performance decline in older adults, according to a study published online July 10 in JAMA Network Open.

Kaiser Permanente Washington scientists report that higher cumulative anticholinergic exposure predicted a faster decline in gait speed and grip strength among older adults. Older adults frequently ...

A comprehensive study following more than 4,000 older adults for more than eight years revealed that anticholinergic medications are associated with faster physical decline than what’s typically seen ...

Frequent consumption of a common drug that acts on the nervous system and treats a range of ailments may lead to faster ageing in older adults, a new study says. The study, published in JAMA Open ...

Higher anticholinergic exposure was associated with accelerated decline in gait speed (-0.0132 m/s per year) and grip strength in older adults, with effects most pronounced within 4-6 years of ...

Sumatriptan oral tablet is a prescription drug that’s available as the brand-name drug Imitrex. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less. In some cases, they may not be ...