Yesterday we discussed the classic anticholinergic side effects. Today we are going to list some commonly prescribed medications in primary care with anticholinergic side effects:
Perhaps you heard over the week-end that McNeil Consumer Healthcare has recalled numerous medications for “not meeting quality standards”. The reasons range from products that “may contain a higher concentration of active ingredient than is specified”; or products that “may contain inactive ingredients that may not meet internal testing requirements”; or products that “may contain tiny particles”. Whatever the case, we all need to go through our medicine cabinets and medication pouches.
Benadryl® and Zyrtec® are on the recalled list. So is Tylenol® and Motrin®.
Check out this list of recalled medications. Print it out and compare it to what you have.
To receive a coupon for the future purchase of a product, or to get a refund for an affected product, fill out this form on McNeil Consumer’s site.
I’m off to check our medicines….
