Question 1

weight gain from taking ditropan (oxybutynin)?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely.: Although this class of meds often causes dry mouth and constipation, weight gain is an unusual side effect.

Question 2

ditropan (oxybutynin) is good for bladder spasms?

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It works. : Ditropan (oxybutynin) is part of a family of medications called anticholinergics that can help calm the bladder. It is an effective treatment for overactive bladder and has been used to help manage bladder spasms. Bladder spasms often occur with bladder irritation, such as that after surgery, or during infection, or in neurologic problems of the bladder. Side effects often can limit the dose.

Question 3

what kind of side effects would i have if i stopped taking ditropan (oxybutynin) xl cold turkey?

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Symptoms will return: Most likely. However you shopuld not have any withdrawal side effects. Tapering od stopping Ditropan (oxybutynin) is also a trial of whether or not you need it. Good luck.

Question 4

takin ditropan (oxybutynin) for overactive bladder and still having issues. what should i do now?

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See below: Ditropan (oxybutynin) is just one of several drugs to treat oab. You may need to try another medication and/or increase the dose of the medication that you are taking. In addition, make sure that oab is the correct diagnosis.

Question 5

what about ditropan (oxybutynin) xl?

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It's there...: It's a good choice for women with overactive bladder and urge incontinence. I often use it for urinary urgency in both males and females, although, i prefer an immediate release formulation. It's been shown to work in men with benign prostate hypertrophy to improve their urination.

Question 6

please describe the medication: ditropan (oxybutynin)?

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Oxybyutynin: Ditropan is a trade name for oxybutynin, an anticholinergic medication.  It inhibits bladder spasms through acting on the m1, m2, and m3 cholinergic receptors.  Side effects commonly include dry mouth and constipation.   It is usually prescribed for patients with overactive bladder symptoms or other bladder dysfunction.

Question 7

why would my kids need to go on ditropan (oxybutynin)?

Accepted Answer

Urinary frequency: Ditropan (oxybutynin) is a bladder medicine used to cut down on urinary episodes.  I'm not sure why a child would be placed on it for any other reason.

Question 8

does ditropan (oxybutynin) medicne for bladder control work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ditropan (oxybutynin) is one of several medicines that help to relax an overactive bladder.  This can reduce urgency, frequency and even incontinence.  Kegel's exercises can strengthen the sphincter muscle and, with time, improve control.  Stretching the bladder by postponing voiding on occasion can also help some patients.  As you can  see, there is no simple solution for what can be a complex problem.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: ditropan (oxybutynin) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Here is...: Life any drug, Ditropan may induce  t induce unwanted severe dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, eye pain, dizziness, other CNS-effects, etc., which are intolerable,  way beyond its originally intended benefits to suppress bladder instability, and unpredictable. So, always use it with caution.

Question 10

please tell me can ditropan (oxybutynin) tablets be cut in half or is that bad?

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Regular Ditropan (oxybutynin) Yes: Ditropan (oxybutynin) ER can not be cut in half because each pill is a hard shell with a tiny opening through which medication slowly escapes as pill passes thru GI tract.

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