| Anticholinergics have a limited role in PD. They are primarily effective against tremor and rigidity, and their side effects may be significant, especially in elderly patients. | |
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AnticholinergicsAnticholinergics have a limited role in PD. They are primarily effective against tremor and rigidity, and their side effects may be significant, especially in elderly patients. Typical doses for common anticholinergics are:
Common side effects are memory loss, dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, sedation, delirium, and hallucinations. |