title: Anticholinergic drugs in psychiatry.
abstract: This paper summarizes the research evidence pertaining to the use of anticholinergic drugs in psychiatric practice. Indications for use, efficacy and unwanted effects are discussed. The questions of withdrawal, association with tardive dyskinesia and abuse of these drugs is also covered. Finally there are some general recommendations regarding clinical use.
authors.affiliation: Academic Unit of Human Psychopharmacology, Homerton Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mallett
mesh_terms: D062787:Drug Overdose; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D010276:Parasympatholytics