Abstract

Answer A. Amitriptyline
People presenting with cognitive dysfunction should have a detailed medication review undertaken. Older people are at a higher risk of anti-cholinergic burden, which can mimic problems with cognition. Examples of medications with a high anti-cholinergic burden include amitriptyline, oxybutynin and paroxetine.
InnovAiT article: When to suspect dementia. DOI: 10.1177/17557380221106572.
