Pharmacists, whats going on? Sleep medication?

I am reading this book and it says beware some over the counter sleep medications contain anticholinergic agents.
Anti Cholinergic means its adenergic and will stimulate the fight/flight response. So why does the book right to be heard that?? Makes NO sense!

Thanks a bunch
Answers:
Anticholinergic means that it blocks the effects of parasympathethic nervous system. What you're thinking about is the sympathethic disconcerted system which is responsible for the fight/flight mechanics.

The parasympathethic nervous system is responsible for the rest/relax mechanism. So what you would actually be doing is stopping the rest/relax workings of the body.


The reason it says not to take anticholinergic medication with the sleeping pills is because it contains diphenhydramine (benadryl which is an antihistamine) which already has anticholinergic properties. Doubling up on the anticholinergic medications can own severe side effects...such as dry mouth and constipation. Source(s): Pharmacy School.

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