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Can oxybutynin cause someone to get panic attacks?

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Yes: While not a common side effect, excitement, nervousness, can occur, especially with higher dosages.

Answered 7/16/2013

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Dr. William Holmes answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Anxiety Possible: I have never seen outright panic attacks with oxybutynin. However, increased anxiety and agitation are possible side effects, and some people can have irregularities in their heartbeat. This could result in a picture that looks like a panic attack. If there are concerns about how your or a loved one is tolerating oxybutynin, you will want to contact the prescribing physician.

Answered 7/30/2012

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Oxybutynin & Panic: Ditropan (oxybutynin) is used to treat overactive bladder. It can cause nausea, dry mouth, blurred vision, headaches, dizziness & rash. Some cases develop nervousness, but to my knowledge, no panic attacks are reported.

Answered 6/25/2014

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