Table 3.
Prevalence of potent anticholinergic use in CFAS I and CFAS II, by drug class
| Potent anticholinergic class | 1991 CFAS I | 2011 CFAS II |
|---|---|---|
| Urological | 0.3 (0.2, 0.4) | 2.8 (2.4, 3.2) |
| Antispasmodic | 0.5 (0.3, 0.6) | 0.3 (0.2, 0.5) |
| Antipsychotic | 1.0 (0.8, 1.2) | 0.9 (0.7, 1.1) |
| Antidepressant | 4.0 (3.6, 4.5) | 5.9 (5.4, 6.5) |
| Anxiolytic | N/A | 0.2 (0.1, 0.3) |
| Parkinsonian | 0.2 (0.2, 0.4) | 0.1 (0.0, 0.2) |
| Antihistamine | 0.2 (0.1, 0.3) | 0.5 (0.3, 0.7) |
Cell entries denote % prevalence (95% confidence intervals)
Abbreviations: CFAS Cognitive Function and Ageing Studies