Anticholinergics

Drugs that block the effect of acetylcholine have the potential to restore dopamine, thereby reducing symptoms of PD. Anticholinergics can provide benefit to tremor. They also can cause significant mental and physical side effects, including confusion, hallucinations, decreased short-term memory, dry mouth, blurry vision, and urinary retention. These medications are generally used by Young Onset PD Patients. Cognitive slowing can also be a potential side effect of anticholinergics. These medications should be avoided in older adults and monitored carefully in younger adults for the treatment of tremor and dystonia.