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A 37-year-old male asked:
does bethanecol help with postpartum urinary retention? is it a good medicine??
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Dr. Jaspreet Singh answered
Urology 18 years experience
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.
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Saudi Arabia
A 37-year-old male asked:
Does Bethanecol help with postpartum urinary retention?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Mohammad Ashori answered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Yes. : Yes. It works for urinary retention. It's more important to figure out the underlying cause of the urinary retention.
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