Oxybutynin can help control your bladder by stopping your muscles from contracting. This decreases your need to urinate and increases your bladder capacity.
Urinary incontinence can be hard to live with, especially when you lead a busy lifestyle. That’s why we offer flexible subscriptions. So you’ll never be short of the treatment you need when you order Oxybutynin online.
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Oxybutynin is a treatment that helps you manage and control your bladder to prevent leakage. It has antispasmodic and anticholinergic properties which help treat urinary incontinence.
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. It can affect anyone at any age but it’s most common in elderly people. This is because as you age, you become more prone to diabetes, Parkinson's disease and dementia, which can all affect your bladder. There are many types of urinary incontinence, including:
Stress urinary incontinence - Caused by increased pressure to your bladder resulting in leakage. It’s common in pregnant women and women active in sports.
Urge urinary incontinence - Involuntary contraction of your muscles causing you to leak urine.
Mixed urinary incontinence - A combination of both stress and urge urinary incontinence.
Overflow urinary incontinence - Caused by impaired muscle activity (specifically the detrusor muscle). This could be because of a medical condition, like a spinal cord injury, or enlarged prostate.
Functional urinary incontinence - When you find it hard to get to a bathroom in time.
How does Oxybutynin work?
Oxybutynin has two properties that help it treat urinary incontinence: it’s anticholinergic and antispasmodic. Anticholinergic means it works by inhibiting the muscle receptors in your bladder to stop it from contracting. This relaxes your bladder (antispasmodic), which prevents leakage and helps increase bladder capacity.
What doses of Oxybutynin are there?
There are three doses of Oxybutynin: 2.5mg, 3mg and 5mg. The dosage for adults is 5mg taken 2-4 times a day. For the elderly or children, the starting dose is 2.5mg. If you find it hard to take tablets, there’s also a liquid version available in two doses: 2.5mg/5ml and 5mg/5ml.
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How to take Oxybutynin
Take one tablet with water up to four times a day. Your clinician will tell you what dose you’ll get and how often you’ll need to take it, but the typical dose is:
For adults:
The usual dose is 5mg taken two or three times a day. This can be increased to a maximum of four times a day.
For the elderly:
The usual dose is 2.5mg twice a day. Your clinician might increase it to 5mg twice a day.
How long does Oxybutynin take to work?
You should start to see some improvements in your symptoms within a week or two. However it can take up to four weeks to show its full effects. After four weeks, your clinician will check whether you need to carry on with your treatment or if you need to stop or try another medicine. It’s also important you don’t stop taking Oxybutynin unless your clinician has advised you to.
What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Oxybutynin?
If you accidentally take more than the recommended amount, contact your doctor or nearest A&E department for medical advice. You might get symptoms of overdose like behaviour changes and flushing. For more information, check the patient information leaflet.
If you forget to take a dose of Oxybutynin, take it as soon as you remember, unless it’s near the time of your next dose. In that case, skip it. Don’t take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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FAQ: Oxybutynin
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What are the side effects of Oxybutynin?
Answer:
As with all medicines, taking Oxybutynin can cause side effects which might affect some people. Common side effects include:
constipation;
dry mouth;
nausea;
headache or dizziness;
feeling drowsy or sleepy;
blurred vision; or:
dry skin.
If you get any side effects that you struggle to manage, let your clinician know. They’ll give you some advice or offer alternative options for you.
Is Oxybutynin similar to any other treatment?
Answer:
Oxybutynin is a generic version of Lyrinel XL. They both contain the same active ingredient in the same doses. The main differences between them are their packaging and price. It’s entirely up to you which one you choose, but the generic one is often cheaper.
Does Oxybutynin treat hyperhidrosis?
Answer:
Yes, Oxybutynin is an effective treatment for hyperhidrosis (excess sweating). The rate at which you sweat is controlled by the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which anticholinergics like Oxybutynin can inhibit the action to help you stop sweating. In a study of 181 patients who used Oxybutynin for six months, 93.4% showed improvement in sweat rates within six weeks. And even after 24 weeks, 82.9% of the patients maintained the improvement. If you have hyperhidrosis and want to treat it, check out our page here.
How well does Oxybutynin work for urinary incontinence?
Answer:
A total of 420 patients were evaluated to see the effectiveness of Oxybutynin for urinary incontinence. Out of the 386 patients who completed the study, 43% experienced no leakage at all and 81% had significant improvements, showing a 70% decrease of all incontinence episodes. The studies concluded Oxybutynin was an effective treatment for urinary incontinence.
However another study done on 63 elderly patients didn't produce the same results. In the placebo group, there was only a 3% decrease in wet rates compared to 6% in the active group. The reason for this could be the age of the participants involved in the second study. Several studies have found that oxybutynin is not as effective in frail elderly individuals.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Oxybutynin?
Answer:
When you start taking Oxybutynin, it’s best to avoid drinking alcohol. Oxybutynin can make you feel dizzy and sleepy, so paired with the side effects of alcohol, it can make you feel even worse. Additionally, alcohol can cause an overactive bladder, so taking it might interfere with Oxybutynin's effects.
Can I take Oxybutynin while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Answer:
If you're pregnant, don't take Oxybutynin unless your doctor thinks it's necessary. Although there's not much information about the risk of taking it while pregnant, it's best to stay safe.
Additionally, don't take it if you're breastfeeding. Some studies have shown that small amounts of Oxybutynin can enter the milk, which could possibly harm your baby.
Why should I buy Oxybutynin with Treated?
Answer:
Take back control of your bladder with Oxybutynin. Just answer a few questions online and choose from a list of treatment options. We’ll then deliver your chosen treatment straight to you, the next working day.
We also offer aftercare. Which means our clinicians will reach out to you to see how you're doing during and after your treatment. And if you have any questions, just log in to your account and send us a message.
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Efficacy and safety of extended-release oxybutynin for the treatment of urge incontinence: an analysis of data from 3 flexible dosing studies. J Urol. 2005 Oct;174(4 Pt 1):1301-5.
Ouslander, J. G., Schnelle, J. F., Uman, G., Fingold, S., Nigam, J. G., Tuico, E., & Jensen, B. B. (1995).
Does Oxybutynin Add to the Effectiveness of Prompted Voiding For Urinary Incontinence Among Nursing Home Residents? A Placebo-Controlled Trial. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 43(6), 610-617.
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