Cognitive impact of anticholinergic medication in MS
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:44 pm
Cognitive impact of anticholinergic medication in MS: Adding insult to injury?
Abstract
Background
Cognitive impairment in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is well recognized, being documented even in the earliest stages of the disease. Anticholinergic drugs (ACD) are frequently used to address bladder symptoms in this population. ACD are known for their deleterious cognitive effects in older individuals; however their potential impact on cognition has received less attention in the context of MS.... Read More - http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseact ... ageid/1264
Abstract
Background
Cognitive impairment in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is well recognized, being documented even in the earliest stages of the disease. Anticholinergic drugs (ACD) are frequently used to address bladder symptoms in this population. ACD are known for their deleterious cognitive effects in older individuals; however their potential impact on cognition has received less attention in the context of MS.... Read More - http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseact ... ageid/1264