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5 year old son has a duplex kidney and weak badder . he is taking dytropan for the last 3 years is this too long to be on this.
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NO: No, but if in doubt please, consult the doctor who prescribed it!
Answered 4/19/2013
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No: Ditropan (oxybutynin) is being given to your son to improve bladder function which in return keeps kidneys functioning right. So he needs to be on this medicine till your urologist/ nephrologist instructs you to do so.
Answered 6/25/2014
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