Drug class |
Comments |
Alpha-blockers (used as antihypertensives) |
– |
Alpha-blockers (for prostate hyperplasia) |
Particularly nonselective alpha-blockers |
Centrally-acting antihypertensives |
– |
Vasodilators used in cardiac diseases |
– |
Antipsychotics |
Related to sedative, anticholinergic, and alpha-receptor properties |
Antidepressants |
– Particularly tricyclic antidepressants – Related to sedative and anticholinergic properties and tendency to cause orthostatic hypotension |
Antihyperglycemics |
Particularly sulfonylureas |
Antiarrhythmics |
– |
Anticholinergics |
– |
Antihistamines |
Particularly first-generation antihistamines, due to sedative and anticholinergic properties |
Antiepileptics |
Particularly older antiepileptics |
Sedatives-hypnotics |
– |
Opioids |
– |
Diuretics |
Particularly loop diuretics |
Medications for overactive bladder and urge incontinence |
Related to anticholinergic properties |