Question 1

what are the side effects of taking  urecholine (bethanechol) for a bladder disorder?

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Multiple: Can have an allergic reaction, shortness of breath, wheezing, varying heart rate(slowing and speeding up), dizziness, nausea, flushing and sweating.

Question 2

what are the side effects of bethanechol 25mg?

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Many: Bethanechol is a prescription drug sometimes prescribed to stimulate bladder emptying. It has many potential side effects including abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea, rapid heart rate and bronchospasms to name just a few.  In my experience the drug is rarely effective enough to justify its side effects.

Question 3

how long does it take for bethanechol to work for gastroparesis?

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Here are some ...: Theoretically, it's sound and "yes" to bring a hope, but in reality, it would be more "no' than "yes" for it merely stimulates parasympathetic nerve, not to help restore the physical deficiency created by aging, illnesses, and lifestyles. So, ask the doc who suggests its use. Likewise, this drug have been used for bladder with high expectation, but resulting in mixed result at best.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: bethanechol allergy?

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Bladder emptying: This medication has been used for a long time to stimulate the bladder to help the bladder empty  better. Recent research has shown that is not effective especially if given in a pill form. it causes nausea,salivation and cardiac effects.Hence its use has never become popular.

Question 5

is bethanechol for urinary retention?

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

Question 6

can bethanechol be used for urinary retention?

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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 7

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 8

does bethanechol chloride have any curative effect for a weakened bladder?

Accepted Answer

No: Bethanechol is a medication that acts as a cholinergic agent and in theory causes the bladder muscle to contract. In theory it sounds good, in practice, it rarely helps. It never cures.

Question 9

my son has hlhs (a chd), delayed gastric emptying and reactive airway.  what meds are available besides bethanechol to help his stomach to empty?

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Gastric emptying: In patients with congenital heart disease a substantial proportion have a feeding disorder. Certain medications that may be utilized to treat delayed gastric emptying include prokonetics like erythromycin, antiemetics, and probiotics like lactobacillus, . Diet and lifestyle modification also be used for this.  Other interventional therapies including surgery may be recommended.

Question 10

am i dying?

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Yes: Yes, we are all in the process of dying, only the rate of change is unknown

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