Anticholinergic effects, particularly dry mouth, have been reported with all of the phenothiazines, and can be severe enough to cause patients to discontinue their medication.
Common side effects associated with antipsychotic drug treatment include weight gain, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, and constipation. Other potential side effects may include blurred vision, tremors, and muscle stiffness. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider about any concerns or side effects experienced while taking antipsychotic medications.
Mucinex DM is not classified as an anticholinergic. It contains guaifenesin, an expectorant that helps loosen mucus, and dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant. Anticholinergics are medications that block the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is not the function of Mucinex DM. Therefore, it does not have the anticholinergic effects associated with that class of drugs.
antipsychotic drugs
Taking atypical antipsychotic medications with certain other drugs may affect the way the drugs work or may increase the chance of side effects.
Because the phenothiazines have anticholinergic effects, they should not be used in combination with other drugs that may have similar effects.
Anticholinergic drugs are substances used to help reduce and block the effects of acetylcholine. They are mainly used for the treatment of stomach cramps, motion sickness and ulcers. Some anticholinergic drugs include: Ipatropium Bromide Oxitropium Bromide Tiotropium Glycopyrrolate
Below is a link to Beer's list of anticholinergic drugs to be avoided by seniors.
antipsychotic drugs
All of the atypical antipsychotic agents are chemically classified as dibenzepines. They are considered atypical or novel because they have different side effects from the conventional antipsychotic agents.
The primary form of treatment for schizophrenia is antipsychotic medication. Antipsychotic drugs help to control almost all the positive symptoms of the disorder. They have minimal effects on disorganized behavior
viral infections, environmental toxins, carbon monoxide poisoning, and the effects of treatment with antipsychotic drugs.
NMS is observed as a dangerous side effect associated with certain neuroleptic (antipsychotic) drugs such as haloperidol (Haldol).