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Anticholinergic Medications

Overview

There are a variety of medications that are used to treat Urinary Urge incontinence. The original medication which is now available in generic form is ditropan (oxybutynin). There are now many other similar medication including detrol, oxytrol patch, sanctura, vesicare, enablex. These medication relax the bladder muscle to prevent bladder contractions that cause incontinence. The common side effects are dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation. These medications are only effective in treating urinary urge incontinence, and will not stress urinary incontinence.

Considerations

Anyone who is bothered by Urinary Urge Incontinence.

Effectiveness

65% of patients will experience improvement in number of voids per day, voided volumes, and number of urinary urge incontinent episodes.

Risk

Side effects of the medications listed above.

Request an Appointment

At UWMC

Call (206) 598-4294.

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At HMC

Call (206) 731-3241

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