Ditropan
(oxybutynin)
Treats overactive bladder.
Our bottom line
Ditropan (oxybutynin) is good treatment for overactive bladder, but has more side-effects like dry mouth and constipation than other medicines that work similarly.
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- Drug class: Renal
- Rx status: Prescription or OTC
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (oxybutynin)
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).
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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.
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Ditropan (oxybutynin) is an anticholinergic, which relaxes the muscles of bladder wall and decrease urge to urinate.
- Drug class: Renal
- Rx status: Prescription or OTC
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (oxybutynin)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended-release pill
- Liquid
- Patch
- Gel
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Ditropan (oxybutynin) for Overactive bladder
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Headache
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Ditropan (oxybutynin)
- Dry mouth35%35%
- Constipation9%9%
- Headache8%8%
- Diarrhea8%8%
- Insomnia6%6%
- Drowsiness6%6%
- Dizziness5%5%
- Upset stomach5%5%
- Nausea5%5%
- Blurry vision4%4%
- Dry eyes3%3%
- Fatigue3%3%
- Taste changes2%2%
- Cough2%2%
- Dry throat2%2%
- Dry nose2%2%
- Inability to urinate2%2%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of oxybutynin.
People taking oxybutynin felt side effect more
People taking oxybutynin felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Ditropan (oxybutynin)
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- › Taking with alcohol
- › Taking other medicines that make you less alert
Ditropan (oxybutynin) can make you drowsy and less alert especially when you first start taking it. Avoid doing things that require you to focus or be alert, such as driving a car, until you know how this medication affects you.
Common concerns from people taking Ditropan (oxybutynin)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Use alcohol-free mouthwashes, chew sugar-free gum, or suck on ice to relieve symptoms of dry mouth while on Ditropan (oxybutynin).
- Take Ditropan (oxybutynin) with or without food.
- Taking high doses of Ditropan (oxybutynin) causes constipation, changes in urination, dizziness, and drowsiness. This raises your risks for falls, especially if you're elderly. Do not take more than what your doctor prescribes. Get emergency help right away if you experience vision changes, difficulty concentrating, and/or slowed breathing.