Compare Myrbetriq vs. oxybutynin
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats overactive bladder.
Myrbetriq (mirabegron) is a good treatment for overactive bladder with the least chance for dry mouth and constipation, but talk to your doctor if you have high blood pressure.
Treats overactive bladder.
Ditropan (oxybutynin) is good treatment for overactive bladder, but has more side-effects like dry mouth and constipation than other medicines that work similarly.
Upsides
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) helps you to have better control over your urination.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) causes less drowsiness and constipation than other medicines for overactive bladder.
- May be used if you have glaucoma.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) may be safer to use if you are over 65 years old.
- Available in several different formulations (pill, liquid, gel, patch) that help fit individual preferences.
- The pill form is available in a cheap, generic version.
- Works just as well as newer medications on the market in managing symptoms of an overactive bladder.
- The patch form causes less side effects than the other forms of Ditropan (oxybutynin).
Downsides
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) might raise your blood pressure.
- If you have an obstruction in your bladder, Myrbetriq (mirabegron) might make you retain more urine.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) may be very expensive depending on your insurance.
- Not recommended if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
- Raises the risk of falls, especially in older people.
- Ditropan (oxybutynin) may not be a good treatment option if you also have narrow-angle glaucoma.
- Causes more side effects like dry mouth than newer medications used for treating overactive bladder.
- Older people who use Ditropan (oxybutynin) are at higher risk of experiencing memory problems as well as side effects such as confusion and blurry vision.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Extended release
- Pill
- Extended-release pill
- Liquid
- Patch
- Gel
Price
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$415.92
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Side effects
8possible side effects
- High blood pressure11%
- Common cold symptoms4%
- Urinary tract infection4%
- Headache2%
- Constipation2%
- Chest cold infection2%
- Joint pain2%
- Rapid heart beat2%
17possible side effects
- Dry mouth35%
- Constipation9%
- Headache8%
- Diarrhea8%
- Insomnia6%
- Drowsiness6%
- Dizziness5%
- Upset stomach5%
- Nausea5%
- Blurry vision4%
- Dry eyes3%
- Fatigue3%
- Taste changes2%
- Cough2%
- Dry throat2%
- Dry nose2%
- Inability to urinate2%
Risks and risk factors
- Increased blood pressure
- Untreated high blood pressure
- Urinary retention
- Bladder outlet obstruction
- Unusual swelling
- Drowsiness and confusion
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Vision changes
- Glaucoma
- Trouble urinating
- History of bladder problems
- History of problems with your intestine
- Taking more than one medicine for overactive bladder or taking allergy medicines
- More side effects
- Taking high doses
- Age over 65 years
- Heat exhaustion
- Outside in hot weather
- Dehydrated
- Exercising