Journal article
Effect of Anticholinergic Medications on Falls, Fracture Risk, and Bone Mineral Density Over a 10-Year Period
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Many medications used in older adults have strong anticholinergic (ACH) properties, which may increase the risk of falls and fractures. Use of these medications was identified in a population-based Canadian cohort.
OBJECTIVE: To identify the fall and fracture risk associated with ACH medication use.
Authors
Fraser L-A; Adachi JD; Leslie WD; Goltzman D; Josse R; Prior J; Kaiser S; Kreiger N; Kovacs CS; Anastassiades TP
Journal
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Vol. 48, No. 8, pp. 954–961
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
8 2014
DOI
10.1177/1060028014535363
ISSN
1060-0280