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Long-term anticholinergic, benzodiazepine and Z-drug use in community-dwelling older adults: What is the impact on cognitive and neuropsychological performance?

Adam H DyerEamon LairdLeane HoeyCatherine F HughesHelene McNultyMary WardJ J StrainAnne M MolloyConal CunninghamKevin McCarroll
Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2021)
Regular use of definite anticholinergic medications and benzodiazepines, but not potential anticholinergics or "Z-drugs", was associated with poorer overall and domain-specific neuropsychological performance in older adults.
Keyphrases
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • physical activity
  • drug induced