Treatment of nortriptyline's side effects in elderly patients: a double-blind study of bethanechol.
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Abstract
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of bethanechol was conducted in 26 elderly depressed patients being treated with nortriptyline. Patients receiving bethanechol had reduced subjective complaints of anticholinergic side effects and showed a trend toward improvement on an objective measure of salivary flow. The potential use of bethanechol in older patients to reduce morbidity and improve compliance with medication regimens is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Bethanechol Compounds
- Nortriptyline