Compare oxybutynin vs. Detrol
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
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.
Treats overactive bladder.
Detrol (tolterodine) is a good treatment for overactive bladder after exercises and other methods to control it haven't worked.
Upsides
- 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).
- Detrol (tolterodine) is effective at treating overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate, and controlling urination.
- The tablet is available as a generic in both extended and immediate release, so you can take it once or twice a day.
Downsides
- 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.
- Detrol (tolterodine) can cause drowsiness, dizziness and can increase your risk for falls.
- Detrol (tolterodine) can cause severe dry mouth and eyes and constipation.
- Generally not recommended if you are 65 or older.
- Do not use if you have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended-release pill
- Liquid
- Patch
- Gel
- Pill
- Extended release
Price
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Side effects
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%
10possible side effects
- Dry mouth23%
- Headache6%
- Constipation6%
- Stomach pain4%
- Indigestion3%
- Dry eyes3%
- Sleepiness3%
- Tiredness2%
- Dizziness2%
- Flu-like symptoms2%
Risks and risk factors
- 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
- Face, lips, neck or throat swelling
- Dizziness and drowsiness
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- People age 65 or older
- Vision changes
- Glaucoma
- Trouble urinating & stomach problems
- History of bladder problems
- History of stomach or intestine problems
- Heartbeat problems
- History of heartbeat problems
- Taking medicines to conrol heartbeat
- Liver and Kidney problems
- History of liver problems
- History of Kidney problems