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Ditropan

Oxybutynin Chloride

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

Oxybutynin is the generic name of Ditropan. It functions by reducing muscle spasms of the urinary tract and urinary bladder.

Used in the treatment of overactive bladder and symptoms include frequent and/or urgent urination; urinary incontinence; and increased night-time urination.

Oxybutynin chloride is the active ingredient of Ditropan and the inactive ingredients include:
Calcium stearate;
FD&C Blue #1 Lake;
Lactose;
Microcrystalline cellulose.

Common Uses:

Used in the treatment of neurogenic bladder problems including:
Frequent urination;
Sudden urination;
Painful urination;
Urinary incontinence.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Abdominal pain;
Bladder infection;
Blurred vision;
Change in taste;
Dizziness;
Drowsiness;
Dry eyes;
Dry mouth;
Dry skin;
Constipation;
Diarrhea;
Headache;
Indigestion;
Insomnia;
Nasal dryness;
Nausea;
Nervousness;
Palpitations;
Water retention in the lower extremities;
Weakness.

Cautions / Warnings:

Blurred vision;
Dizziness;
Drowsiness;
Physician consultation recommended prior to administering this medication in pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor drugs, such as:
Donepezil;
Galantamine;
Rivastigmine;
Tacrine.

Anticholinergic medications, such as:
Atropine;
Belladonna;
Benztropine;
Clidinium;
Clozapine;
Darifenacin;
Dicyclomine;
Diphenhydramine;
Glycopyrrolate;
Haloperidol;
Homatropine;
Hyoscyamine;
Ipratropium;
Scopolamine;
Tiotropium;
Trospium.

Antifungal/antibiotic medications, such as:
Clarithromycin;
Erythromycin;
Isoniazid;
Itraconazole;
Ketoconazole;
Telithromycin.

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DDAVP	10	9.8	0.78	3
Detrol LA	10	7.73	2.45	2
VESIcare	6.71	5.77	4.89	21
Desmopressin Acetate	6	3.6	7.07	2
Oxybutynin Chloride	4.5	3.22	2.56	4
Ditropan	0	2.12	3.78	1

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Ditropan, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	50%	50%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	50%	50%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	50%	50%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Ditropan Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Amnesia / Memory Loss	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Ditropan Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Taste Perversion	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Ditropan

Since taking Ditropan Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Fall

33.3%

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User Comments about Ditropan

28 Jun 2010

I have had bladder trouble for years and this medicine was prescribed to me as an asprin for the bladder. It has been very helpful to me for years as long as I take it exactly when it is time otherwise my bladder starts to hurt. Have tried other medicines and this one works best for me.

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