Question 1

is bethanechol for urinary retention?

Accepted Answer

Can be used: Bethanechol can be used temporarily for acute urinary retention.  It is not a recommended long-term  treatment, however.

Question 2

can bethanechol be used for urinary retention?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bethanechol is used for urinary retention, including that caused by drugs (tca's, phenothiazine), & also for neurogenic bladder. Your doc will want to see you to determine cause so as not to overlook a treatable origin.

Question 3

what is benefit of bethanechol for urinary retention?

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Helps you go: It can help empty your bladder when you are unable to.  This is often used right after surgery/anesthesia until normal bladder function returns.  It helps stimulate bladder muscle so you can empty your bladder.

Question 4

is bethanecol a good medicine for urinary retention???

Accepted Answer

Use of Bethanechol: It may work to treat retention, but it depends on the reason for urinary retention. It is not indicated if the inability ro void is due to BPH, however it might be useful for treating someone with neurogenic bladder

Question 5

does bethanecol help with postpartum urinary retention?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Yes. It works for urinary retention. It's more important to figure out the underlying cause of the urinary retention.

Question 6

does bethanecol help with postpartum urinary retention? is it a good medicine??

Accepted Answer

May help: Bethanechol maybe used for urinary retention that occurs after being administered anesthesia. In my experience not a great medication to treat this condition. Ensure your bowel movements are soft and regular. Make sure you are working with a urologist to help you with this condition.

Question 7

what is effect of wellbutrin (bupropion) on urine retention?

Accepted Answer

It depends: On you.  Yes, wellbutrin (bupropion) can contribute to urinary retention, but it can also contribute to urinary incontinence.  Each person is an individual and we cannot predict what will happen with which patient.

Question 8

how do you know when urine retention has reached a critical stage and you should go to the er?

Accepted Answer

If you have to ask..: To be safe - I'll say you should be seen as soon as possible. If you need to ask - it seems that you need to go. The risks are so bad in the direction of neglect and so small in the direction of over-caution that it believe it is clear. In any case, once there you can ask for guidelines for the future to avoid the problem or evaluate it better. Best wishes!

Question 9

how can i treat urine retention?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The treatment will depend on the cause.  You need to see your doctor for evaluation - treatments could be antibiotics, bladder stimulants, intermittent catheterization, surgery, or other means - depending on the cause for your retention.

Question 10

what drugs cause urine retention?

Accepted Answer

Some bladder meds: So called "anticholinergic" drugs are used to treat urge incontinence toprevent bladder muscle from contracting involuntarily.  Sometimes, it can lead to urinary retention.

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