diphenhydramine decreasing cognitive function in elderly patients

November 2001

There's renewed concern about diphenhydramine decreasing cognitive function in elderly patients.

Diphenhydramine is commonly used in the elderly even though experts recommend against it.

Diphenhydramine has strong anticholinergic effects and can cause confusion...constipation...and urinary retention in seniors.

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