What drugs block the parasympathetic nervous system? An overview of anticholinergics
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Affecting involuntary bodily functions, the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response. When these functions need to be reduced for therapeutic purposes, doctors can prescribe specific medications. **What drugs block the parasympathetic nervous system?** Known as anticholinergics, these medications inhibit the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, thereby decreasing parasympathetic activity for targeted effects.
