Oxybutynin

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Oxybutynin, sold as under the brand names Ditropan among others, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder.[1] It works similar to tolterodine, Darifenacin, and Solifenacin.[1] While used for bed wetting in children, evidence to support this use is poor.[1] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[1] Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and urinary tract infections.[...

Doctor prescribed this for hyper hydrosis? Is this possible.Excessive sweating. ## Go to the International Hyperhydrosis Society website. It is discussed in full. I've heard it works and am considering it myself. But, I'm also on Warfarin and trying to find out about interactions

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## I had taken Oxybutinin for 10 years or more. I was paying $10. a month for 90 days, at Walmart... Last time I went to pick it up it had gone up to $168. for 3 months.. I refused to pay for it..That has been about 2 months ago. I have experienced some severe sweating, from my head to my legs...My cuticles on my fingers are getting infected from them drying out...And I peed in my bed last night...I wear Pee Pads & am tired of smelling like a wet diaper all the time ....Are these problems due to me going off of the Oxybutinin? ## I take oxybutynin to stop me sweating and when I don't take it I look like I have done a work out at the gym, so Yer if you stop taking it your body goes back to how it was before. ## I have been back on Oxybutinin for well more than a month. The sweati...

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What is this taken for? ## Hello, Oxybutynin is used to control urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination in people who have overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles have uncontrollable spasms), spina bifida (a disability that occurs when the spinal cord does not close properly before birth), or other conditions that affect the bladder muscles. Oxybutynin is in a class of medications called anticholinergics. It works by relaxing the bladder muscles to prevent urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination. To view more information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or comments to add? Please post back if you do.

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Since I stopped taking Oxybutynin, I have no more dry mouth, dry nasal passages, dry eyes and dry skin. I also have no upset stomach anymore, including constant heartburn from taking the medication. I will be using surgery to relieve my problem. No more medicine. ## Those are very common side effects of this medication. It can also cause dizziness, vomiting, drowsiness and motion sickness. ## I have also noticed few aches in the joints, etc. My main issue is that it didn't even slow down the incontinece. Isn't that why I was taking it in the first place? Hmmm ## What type of surgery are you having? Is it for incontinence or overactive bladder? ## why is oxybutin SO expensive...it is an old drug WHY?? ## Thank you for mentioning joint pain! After just a couple days on this medica...

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I found a bottle of these pills in my car. My nephew borrowed my car for a couple of days. What are these pills for? ## Hello, Dee! How are you? Oxybutynin is used to treat urinary frequency, it is a generic for Ditropan. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and blurred vision. Is there anything else I can help with? ## these pills are for blatter control if hes a teen or young adult I would be concerned

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Hello, I just found a bottle oxybutynin 5MG twice a day, that was perscribbed 5 months ago it says don't use with meloxicam which is probably why I stopped taking it. Ive been running to the bathroom like every 20min. But I also experience pain in my joints and various body parts on daily basis. What can I use in terms of pain relief? Is there something else I can use for over active bladder or incontinence? Thanks for you knowledge and information I can't always reach my doctor, but I have an appointment and I hope to have something to discuss

This sounds weird, but I think oxybutynin 5 mg tablets are passing through my body without being dissolved. I receive my prescriptions from Express Scripts, by mail. Has anybody else ever mentioned this happening? I am a prostate cancer survivor and the pills were prescribed for incontinence. I have noticed more leakage lately, and observed the small white pills in my stool on two occasions. ## I also take oxybutynin have noticed the pill is in my stool...I don't know if it doesn't get dissolved...but I can actually read the numbers on it in my stool ## Hello, Bob and Carol! How are you? What you're both seeing in your stool is just the outer shell of the pill, but the medication is released. It's one method of controlling the release of a medication, so it is dispersed ...

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I have been on Oxybutynin 15mg for quite awhile for my overactive bladder and it just doesn't seem to help. What time of the day is best for taking this? I don't really know what to do-i don't like doctors, no offense if you are one. Please let me know what time is best for taking this? ## Hello, Deb! How are you? No worries, I am not a doctor, so no offense taken, I completely understand. Some of them are very hard to deal with, some don't want to listen to patients, some just want to throw medications at them, some won't answer questions..... some are guilty of all of these, and more. It can be hard to find a good one that actually pays attention. I took me so long that my husband was desperately hoping his insurance would allow me to stay with the ones I've be...

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Hi. I found a bottle of oxybutynin 5mg tablets in my stepdaughter's bedroom and i just wanted to know what this medication is used for and if i should be worried if it is like a pain pill or if i should be worried about an addiction to it? ## She has a generic of Detrol LA for incontinence. Should be no problem if Dr. prescribed. ## hi. i have been on oxybutynin for about two weeks and ive had problems with dry mouth but that dosent bother me as much as my throte does. . . . it dosent hurt unless i swallow, and eating hurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt! great way to lose weight buttttttttttttttttt? is it the med or do i need to go to the doc.? ## Why Oxybutynin 5 mg tab is prescribed ? ## hi just been prescribed these pills, n doc said a would have dry mouth but my god didnt think ...

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Oxycontin 5mg. Verses oxybutynin5 mg.IS THIS THE SAME DRUG? ## Hi tammy, Based on my research, Oxybutynin is an anticholinergic medication used to relieve urinary and bladder difficulties, including frequent urination, and inability to control urination (urge incontinence)- by decreasing muscle spasms of the bladder. Oxycontin, also known as Oxycodone, is a strong narcotic analgesic used to relieve moderate to severe pain. With that being said, the answer to your question is no-Oxycontin and Oxybutynin are not the same. You can learn more about this drug on the page for OxyContin Details You can learn more about this drug on the page for Oxybutynin Details I hope this helps. Do you have anymore questions?

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I am taking oxybutynin 10mg at night. I still get up to go two or three times, and sometimes I don't quite make it without significant leakage. What's going on? ## How long have you been taking it? This medication may take 4 to 5 weeks to reach its full level of efficacy in your body, according to FDA reports. How much leakage are you experiencing? You may need to try a different medication. Are you on any other medications?

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Does toviaz have less side effects than oxybutynin ## No, it doesn't appear to, it seems the side effect risks are about the same, blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness and decreased ability to sweat. Learn more Toviaz details here. However, if you're experiencing a lot of side effects with the Oxybutynin, then you may want to try it, because you may experience less with the Toviaz, depending on how your body reacts to it. Learn more Oxybutynin details here. I really didn't like the Oxybutynin when I tried it, it would often make me so dizzy that I'd end up getting sick. What types of side effects are you currently experiencing? ## Since starting oxybutynin I've had dry mouth sickness depression has anyone else experienced these symptoms

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My husband was prescribed Oxybutynin over two weeks ago, after a week the dose was increased to two tablets a day. He has Parkinson's disease and takes Sinemet and Ropineral. Over the past few days, his Parkinson's which was controlled has now spiraled to the point where his mobility and tremors are badly affected. Could this be connected to the Oxybutynin? This condition worsens as the day progresses. ## Yes, the NCBI actually does report that is has been known to worsen cognitive function in those that have Parkinson's. This has also been noted in studies by other groups, such as SafeRX, and some government clinical trials. What dosage is he currently taking? Why was it prescribed and what other medications does he take?

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I was put on Oxybutynin 6 months ago by my Urologist. I lasted 8 Weeks on the Drug the side effects were becoming too uncomfortable to carry on with what I had: Dry Mouth, Stinging Eyes, Swollen Lips, Acidic Reflux, Sore Tongue, Swollen Lips, And hot feet, some of the side Effects are still with me approx 8 weeks, After being taken of the drug by my Doctor, dry mouth, acidic gut, stinging eyes hot feet. Would you have any suggestions that would elevate these problems it would be much appreciated. Thank You. ## Hello, Tony! How are you? If you've been off of it for several months and are still experiencing these symptoms, then it is most likely time to explore other possible causes. As listed by the NIH, other causes for such symptoms could be due to hormonal changes, various medicat...

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Anybody getting memory problems with oxybutynin? ## Hello, Peter! How are you doing? Yes, it is a reported side effect of this medication, along with nausea, depression, rhinitis and blurred vision. If it's getting very problematic, you may need to switch to a different medication. Is there anything else I can help with?

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If a person is taking oxybyutinin and oxycodone could this lead to the situation where the patient finds it impossible to urinate since both medications have the same side effect of difficult urination. ## Hello, Brian! How are you? Yes, it certainly could, it can also be a side effect of each of them, when taken independently. The FDA lists other possible side effects as including nausea, dizziness, blurred vision and constipation. If a person is unable to urinate, they should seek medical attention immediately. Is there anything else I can help with?

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When is the best time of the day to take my 10 mg time release oxybutynin pill. I am trying to not get up so much in the night!!, ## Hello, Lh! How are you doing? If your doctor approves, you may want to try taking it in the evening then, a couple hours before going to bed. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and blurry vision. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Recently I had to switch from vesicare with zero issues to oxybutynin 10 mg Er. Now I'm experiencing major stomach/G.I. issues along with headache. Not fun. How long does it take a body to adapt to a new med? I'm not happy. Thank you insurance companies. ## It may take 4 to 5 weeks for things to settle down and the side effects to go away. Others that are listed by FDA include dizziness, headache, urinary retention and blurred vision. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I take 15 mg Oxybutynin ER in the evening. This morning it came out whole in my stool. What's going on? ## Hello, Karin! How are you? I understand your concern, but I can assure you that it's completely normal. Some time released medications, such as this one, use the outer shell as part of the time release mechanism and it is not intended to be dissolved by your stomach acid. Think of it this way... the outer shell basically has 2 little holes in it, that are covered by a light coating and not very easy to see, the inner components are something similar to a sponge, plus the active medication... when you swallow the pill, your stomach acid dissolves that thin coating over the holes, then the sponge starts to absorb some stomach acid/fluids, which forces the medication slowly ou...

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