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OxybutyninOver the counter
Pronounced ox-i-BYOO-ti-nin
Brand names: Ditropan
Type: Bladder antispasmodic (anticholinergic) · All Other Medicines
What Oxybutynin is used for
- Overactive bladder with urgency and leakage
- Bladder spasms
◆ Kidney note
People with kidney disease often already take several drying medicines — cumulative effects are reviewed.
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness
- Difficulty urinating
Important cautions
- Strong anticholinergic effects make it a poor choice for many older adults because of confusion and falls
- Can reduce sweating and contribute to overheating in hot weather
How it comes
Tablets, extended-release tablets, syrup, skin patches and gel. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.
Related medicines — Other Medicines
Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.