The use of medications with known or potential anticholinergic activity in patients with dementia receiving cholinesterase inhibitors.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of prescribed medications with anticholinergic activity given concurrently with acetylcholinesterase-inhibitor therapy in long-term care residents with dementia and to recommend dose adjustment or discontinuation of these medications with anticholinergic activity.

Design: Prospective case series.

Setting: Long-term care facilities in Indiana.