diphenhydramine decreases cognitive function in elderly patients
November 2001
There's renewed concern that diphenhydramine decreases cognitive function in elderly patients.
Diphenhydramine is commonly used in the elderly even though experts recommend against it.
Diphenhydramine has strong anticholinergic properties and can cause delirium...behavioural disturbances...and urinary retention.
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