Oxybutynin And Overactive Bladder

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Does anyone know how long it takes for this drug to leave your system. I don't think it is working for me and I want to compare how may times I urinate with and without it?

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How long have you been taking Oxybutynin? Sometimes it can take awhile for a drug to start working. I believe the drug can stay in your system for a few days.

To learn more click on the link below...
https:/­/­www.medschat.com/­wiki/­Oxybutynin/­

Please post back if you have any more questions or infomation to add.

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I've been on Gelnique (the oxybutynin gel) about 3 weeks. Before that, the oxytrol patch about two months. Before that, I was on Vesicare for several months. Before that Detrol La and before that Santura Xr. All this over a period of about a year. None of them have helped my OAB.

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May I ask if you recieved these drugs from your doctor? If not and you purchsed them over the internet your body may not react the way you want it to. Eveyone is different, so you may need a higher mg/dosage of these drugs. I am not a doctor so I can not tell you what your dosage should be.

If you did recieve them from a doctor, then I would speak to he/she about this. Your doctor should be trying to find the right drug for you, not giving you a new prescription every few weeks/months. Did you take any test that would help pin point the problem?

Please post back so I can help you better.

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Yes, my urologist has prescribed them over a period of a year and a half. I had a bladder biopsy in the beginng because I had blood in my urine and a UTI that would not respond to antibiotics. He found I had Interstistual cystitis for which I take Elmiron 3x a day. Also he found my bladder is small and does not empty completely. What really bothers me is that I have to urinate 3 to 4x at night. During the day I'm lucky if I can wait 2 hours before going. Sometimes, especially on trips after I go, 15 minutes later I feel like I need to go again. I think this is from nervous stress.
The oab meds really dry me out and I've had some brain fog. In the mornings I have blurry vision and some slight nausea and light headiness . It goes away later in the morning. I see my dr. on the 14th. I've been off the Gelnique for a week now and honestly I'm going less. Go figure.

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Have you tried an natural alternative? There are natural ways to help with OAB, such as Bladder training, Pelvic floor exercises, and many more. Have you ever spoke with a natural doctor? They can sometimes help without using drugs. There is typically a natural doctor in ever area. If you would like some help, please post back. I would just need your zip code.

Alot of time, when people take multiple drugs, it can effects other drugs in a negative ways.

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I located two doctors in your area, these doctros are listed as natural doctors:

Alternative Health Clinic‎
4810 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC‎ - (843) 692-9243‎
alternativehealthclinincmb.com

Surface Doctor‎
Longs, SC‎ - (843) 399-9810‎

If you need any more help, please contact me again, I would be happy to help.

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You've been a big help. Thanks

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Anything else I can do to help, just let me know. :^))

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I have just started Gelnique. I have tried every other pill known but nothing worked. Hopefully this will work for me - how long does it take for it to start working?

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the half life of Oxybutynin is short so it should be done doing it's 'thing' in 6-8 hrs. I had to change generics in the past, due to my pharmacy's choice, and all of a sudden the med stopped working. Thank God, I told the pharmacist, as she told me that this happens with some generics and they have a certain % of failure rate that is allowed. She went and ordered me the old generics back and the med worked just like it always has. This may or not help, but thought I'd tell you anyhow.

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hello, i'm oxybutynin 5mg. i've been on for 3 weeks. and now all of sudden for some reason i can't pee. what should i do. and is this normal

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I started on Oxybutynin a week ago... before that I used to go almost every 2hrs. or sometimes after 15min. few times during the night I was getting very frustrating sometimes!!! after the 2nd day taking Oxybutynin everything changed I go less, but I have to push my self to empty my bladder... I'm going to see my doctor in 4 weeks... but I don't know if it's normal or I should contact my doctor before waiting for another 3 weeks...

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I HAD ECOLI TEN YEARS AGO, NOW I HACE
CYSTITIS. I AM NOW TAKING GELIQUE DOESN'T
REALLY HELP. I'M CONSTANTLY CHANGING
UROLOGISTS.

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how long does bentyl stay in your system. It didn't help with pain . the doctor gave me norco to take instead. how long should i wait between drugs.

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That these meds have not stopped OAB is good to hear. I
Thought it was just me.
Any further help for this problem would be appreciated.
Hopefully not surgery.

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I felt the same way. My doctor just prescribed it to me and I took it for the first time last night and I still got up in the night to pee and it wasnt much different today either. I was thinking of not taking it anymore.

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i have been on oxybutin for well over a month...before that flomax...i cant hardly pee even tho my kidneys hurt really bad from having to pee....i have to push it out myself,is this normal?im so frustrated...i feel like i cant do anything because of my problem.

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How long does it take oxybutnin to work started 5 mg one a day 3 days ago but no change
, i was gave them as my pee was leaking

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I WAS PRESCRIBED Oxybutynin HOW DO I KNOW WHEN Oxybutynin IS WORKINGMT

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I have been taking this medicine for a long while and i dont know if anyone taking this medication has had this experience or not but i want to stop taking this medicine i have been experiencing all day since taking todays pill lightedness dizziness feeling like im going to pass out or faint severe cramps stomachache and watery diareaha. Are any one experiencing these symptoms and can i stop taking this medication?Julie Chapman

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I take oxybutynin in the morning, then have a hard time urinating all day. Can I take it at night instead? I am a huge water drinker.

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How long does it take to adjust to any side effects - sleepiness, in particular.

I began Oxybutynin CL 10mg on 8 June and noticed a change in frequency of urination almost at once. Last night I fell asleep around 7pm and slept till 3pm, except for 2 foggy trips to the bathroom.

I take the pill between 10-11 pm or when I go to bed, whichever comes first

The dry mouth actually helps me remember to drink more, and other than the sleepiness, I am not suffering any adverse reactions.

Thank you for any insights and advice.

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Are you saying you got ecoli from taking oxybutin? I have had two bladder infections and have been sick to my stomach for three weeks. I got off of oxybutin a week ago but still have the same problem

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Hello. I was on oxybutinin for about three weeks and at first it worked a little bit but after missing three doses because my perscription ran out after I got a new perscription the medicine didn't work the same. And Ialthough I had constant urgent need to urinate i could not urinate. I made three trips to emerg and they finally took me off. I am going to see a urologist when I can get an appointment and see if they can give me relief. It's been a lonely experience and quite scary. every time I leave the house I panic for fear of needing a washroom. Good luck with your treatments.

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Holistic/natural alternative doctor in /near 21202 zip code

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I take oxybutynin CL ER 15 mg tablets. When is the best time to take this medication? I've been taking it at night because it's the worse time for me and I'm still going 3-4 times at night. The day time I may go 2 times the entire day.

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My doc said takes 6-8 weeks to work..I've been on it four four weeks I notice no change yet ,but i started getting the dry mouth five days ago and my skin is so dry all over I have to go off of it. I'm flaky and its gross I didn't know the pill caused this pharmist said yes also dry eyes and mouth.

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My doc just put me on oxy did any one have sever pain and how long does it take to work ?

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I have over active bladder and would like to see a naturopath. the medications are causing many side effects that I am not tolerating at all. i'm a teacher and it's effecting my teaching amongst other things. I live in the Bellingham, wa area.

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