Compare oxybutynin vs. Vesicare
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.
Vesicare (solifenacin) is a good choice for treatment of overactive bladder if exercises and other behavioral methods 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).
- Vesicare (solifenacin) helps you to urinate less often.
- Its once daily dosing is more convenient than other medicines that work like it.
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.
- Can cause drowsiness and increase the risk of falls, especially in the elderly.
- Not a good option if you have untreated, narrow-angle glaucoma.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended-release pill
- Liquid
- Patch
- Gel
- Pill
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%
8possible side effects
- Dry mouth11%
- Constipation5%
- Blurry vision4%
- Urinary tract infection3%
- Nausea2%
- Upper abdominal pain2%
- Flu2%
- Dizziness2%
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
- Tissue swelling
- Drowsiness
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- People age 65 or older
- Vision changes
- Glaucoma
- Urinary blockage
- Bladder outflow obstruction
- Worsening side effects
- History of kidney problems
- People age 65 or older
- Temperature dysregulation
- Outside in hot weather
- Dehydrated
- Exercising
- Added people 65 and older per Beer's Criteria
- People age 65 and older