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  1. Nov 2025
    1. Binswanger

      Binswanger disease = subcortical vascular dementia from chronic hypertension → slow procession, inattention, forgetfulness (less severe than Alzheimer Disease), executive dysfunction, slow gait, urinary issues, and white matter hyperintensities with lacunes.

    2. Anticholinergics—atropine, benztropine, diphenhydramine, scopolamine, trihexyphenidyl

      Trihexyphenidyl is a muscarinic receptor antagonist

      It works best for dystonia.

      Important side effects: 1. Cognitive decline / confusion (elderly) 2. Hallucinations 3. Dry mouth + urinary retention + constipation