Oxybutynin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• LoveL...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 30, 2016

For Urinary Incontinence "Did no one else experience what happened to me? I started on Oxybutynin 5 mg twice a day (oral); there was a significant improvement in bladder control. I used less pads and thinner-type pads. HOWEVER, the side effect I experienced was exceedingly annoying: my nose stayed stuffed up constantly; I'd wake up with cotton mouth; lips cracked and bleeding from not being able to breathe through my nose. It took a large application of Vicks Vaporub into my nostrils; pouring of hot water into them; holding hot washcloths on my sinuses for an hour at a time; and using inordinate amounts of saline sinus spray to finally clear my nose. When I stopped taking Oxybutynin, my nose became clear within a few days. Never again will I use Oxybutynin."

• Nowdry
• September 20, 2015

Oxytrol (oxybutynin) for Urinary Incontinence "When the urge hit I had to go right then. I was a slave to pads. Not very sexy. I had an innerstem put in but it did not help. The mess prescribed did not work either. The only thing that literally freed me from pads is the patch. I did not have dry mouth. I can wait to go potty for 1 hour or longer now."

• Sapph...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 9, 2015

Oxytrol (oxybutynin) for Urinary Frequency "I absolutely love this patch! Thank you for putting it back on the shelves! I am only 45, and had trouble since my hysterectomy several years ago. In fact I was wearing a diaper to bed,not too sexy I admit! These patches are awesome and have given me back my life! They do get less sticky in the shower but I just face my body the other way, the stickies come off with no problem with goo gone or baby oil. Well worth it!"

• Shelb...
• March 22, 2016

For Hyperhidrosis "Fifteen years ago I was desperate to find relief for my severe Hyperhydrosis (hands and feet). I discovered oxybutinin and it has literally changed the course of my life. I started with one 5mg dose in the morning and one 5mg dose at night. The side effects (drowsiness, foggy brain, dry mouth) were a little much for me so I cut my morning dose in half. This medication has allowed me to feel like a normal person and to engage in activities that I used to withdraw from (public speaking, shaking hands, wearing flip flops, etc.). I tried Botox (very little effect), acupuncture, drysol. Nothing has been nearly as effective as the oxybutinin. It's a game-changer!"

• RubyJay
• August 4, 2018

For Urinary Frequency "I am 30 and I have suffered with an overactive bladder for a little over a year now. I was embarassed to even speak with my doctor about it. I finally did and she gave me this to treat it. I noticed a change within the day! I take it morning and night. I no longer have to wake up and RUN for the bathroom because I am "going" on myself. I have been in public places and it hits out of nowhere and I just start going on myself. I started wearing pads to help but they can only hold so much. Today is day 3 without a pad or accident and I am so happy! It works. I stand by that!"

• Mike
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2019

For Urinary Incontinence "I had Bladder surgery at the Tampa VA is as an outpatient basis (you go home with a Foley Catheter) I was given oxybutynin before and after surgery. On the drive home my mouth was so dry I could not talk.....almost went back to the hospital. Drank a lot of cranberry juice later that day and it seemed to initiate salivation again........"

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2019

For Urinary Frequency "Was prescribed this medication for OAB as my insurance didn't feel like covering anything else. Did not notice any improvement, but experienced fatigue, raspy voice, and difficulty voiding. My ability to sweat was reduced; after about two weeks, I completely stopped being able to sweat. As a person who lives in the south and routinely experiences 100+ degree weather, this was the last straw, and I am stopping."

• Sweaty...
• July 3, 2018

For Hyperhidrosis "I was seen by the doctor today for hyperhidrosis - never did I know there was a treatment for it. Anyways, I sweat profusely and overheat in an instant. The sweat starts on my head and pours down my scalp, neck, and face! My pits are always wet even though I slather myself up with antiperspirant. My family even had to bring me clothes at work bc I was drenched. I even start sweating after a cold shower, like right out of the shower! Ugh! I read the comments/reviews and have faith that I, too, will be dry!!!"

• Forme...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2017

For Hyperhidrosis "This is an actual life changer for me. I've been abnormally sweaty as long as I can remember - small walks in any kind of warmth I'd be soaked, even shovelling snow in (actual) single digit temperatures would result with me soaking through coats. It would get 10 fold worse in any area with humidity (I live in a very high altitude/dry area). I was very self conscious of this, constantly only had my hair back because it would be wet by mid day. Miserable. I started doing some looking into the symptoms and found hyperhidrosis and was so relieved to see something with a name and a potential relief. I immediately set an appointment with my doctor to discuss Oxybutynin. I've been on it for three days and my sweating is gone. It's GONE."

• Nancy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2020

For Hyperhidrosis "Due to breast cancer I’ve been taking hormone blockers for prevention. With any exertion at all, I had almost constant severe perspiration. Very embarrassing while cooking a meal for my family or trying to enjoy our patio. After only 2 days I was normal! I’m so grateful to my radiologist for prescribing that medication. My life is transformed!!!! I am experiencing dizziness. Hoping it gets better! But even that’s better than talking like I just got out of the shower all the time!"

• sweaty...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2013

For Hyperhidrosis "I just got put on this at a 5 mg 3x a day and today was my first dose I pray this is the answer cause feeling sweaty and there's nothing you can do to stop makes me feel nasty I cant even stand for my Husband to hug or touch me and god forbid I go into a public place it's embarrassing I read the success stories and I hope it works for me like them ! Thank you all for your input"

• horri...
• July 31, 2016

For Urinary Incontinence "Been on Oxybutynin CL ER 15 mg tablets for 5 weeks. No improvement. I have to wear depends with a pad because I leak that much. I just leak urine and I do not know it. No urge. Not from coughing or laughter. I just drip a lot all day long. It is so horrible."

• Bessie
• November 9, 2015

Oxytrol (oxybutynin) for Urinary Incontinence "These patches have changed my life. Tired of wearing maxi pads that didn't do the job. Within 24 hours these things worked. Couldn't believe it. I'm stockpiling them, since I'm having trouble find them for some reason. I'm going to be SO unhappy if I can't find them."

• junbug
• March 3, 2011

Oxytrol (oxybutynin) for Urinary Frequency "I've had incontinence for some time, but it got to where the urge would hit so hard that I couldn't move until the urge passed and I could get to the bathroom. I went to the doctor and she put me on Oxybutynin. It may be all in my head but I swear only one 5mg. pill already has worked. I didn't have that extreme urge when I got up from a nap, like I did before. I still had the urge but not as severe. Time will tell."

• Delli...
• September 25, 2013

Oxytrol (oxybutynin) for Urinary Frequency "I have had the Oxytrol patch on for only about 24 hours and understand that it takes between 24 and 48 hours to notice any improvement, so I have noticed no improvement yet. It does not stick well and I have had to put adhesive tape around the edges of the patch to keep it on. I don't know if I picked a bad spot (middle of my stomach) but certain ways it turn, it seems to pinch. I used nicotine patches years ago and it seems that if these patches were smaller and less rigid, they might adhere a little better. I like the idea of a patch lasting 3-4 days, but I would prefer using one smaller patch a day if they stuck to the skin better."

• Nonet...
• July 29, 2017

Ditropan (oxybutynin) for Urinary Incontinence "I took 1 pill for a number of years and it worked great! I thought it was a miracle. As years went on, I had to increase to 2 pills. Again it worked great for a long but now I am having the bladder spasms again. Guess I built up a tolerance to it"

• Cathy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2020

For Hyperhidrosis "Been prescribed this oxybutynin only a week ago to take twice daily a dose of 2.5mg. (total 5mg). I have had excessive sweating for years but had other health concerns that were more a priority. Only recently got round to discussing it. I've found this is working so far but I am quite sensitive to all medications due to a slow metabolism (according to my psychiatrist) meaning I'm more prone to side effects. So I initially became really drowsy and felt quite strange in myself. I've also found myself feeling an unbearable sense of impending dread that I can't shift. I wonder if it is a side effect to be agitated or uneasy. Will need to weigh up pros and cons to see if I should continue treatment."

• chris...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2023

For Hyperhidrosis "A miracle. I've always sweated due to thyroid meds and antidepressants. It was like this for years. This medication works! I no longer sweat excessively. I feel normal again. I don't have to blast my car's AC, bring a cold water bottle with me everywhere, wear breathable clothes, sleep with a fan on, wipe my face 10x a day. My hands aren't sweaty and my PPE gloves at work aren't soaked. The only time I sweat is when I work out, like normal! The dry mouth is a little annoying but I'd rather have that than my old, miserable sweat habits! I'm so glad I started this."

• embar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2020

For Hyperhidrosis "It is amazing to read these testimonials. I suffered greatly in my teens. I am now in my 60's. Gradually over the years it got better. But I can remember ruining leather shoes in less than a year. I stopped going to church, fearful of the handshake for the sign of peace. It only made my shyness worse. I used Mitchum and dress shields padded with folded paper towels. Unbelievable. I am glad there is a product now for it."

• IndiKat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2019

For Urinary Frequency "I had 3 seizures after my 2nd dosage. 3 Emergency Room visits in one night, the nurses were not sure how I lived. Wouldn't recommend this to anyone, please stay away from it, there are plenty of other healthy options. It has caused me to have horrible PTSD."

• Leaky...
• March 2, 2019

Oxytrol (oxybutynin) for Urinary Frequency "I have been using the patch for about 3 years now. I have issues sometimes with the patch not sticking. If I clean my skin well with alcohol first that helps. On occasion, I use medical tape around the edges. Overall, it sticks fine. I switch between hips. For me, that is the best area. I do on occasion experience and itchy redness but the patch is still worth the minor occasional discomfort. I find this happens if any water gets under the patch. I had urinary urgency to go to the point I do a pee pee dance. The patch has resolved this issue and I no longer have accidents. If I get a cold or flu, I pee a ton when I sneeze. This is when I have to have a pad or a pull-up. Still, for every day, not sick times, the patch has improved my quality of life. I started using the patch at 46. I am 49 now. I did notice if I take an antihistamine for allergies I have to be careful how much I take. The antihistamine seems to weaken the effect of the patch."

• Swett...
• April 21, 2021

For Hyperhidrosis "Since starting Oxybutynin I want to cry most days - cry tears of joy - I place my normally constantly sweating hands on things it would normally come away leaving puddle to find nothing, I can dry my hair without needing to put my fan on or wipe my armpits, face or hands dry afterwards. It's the miracle I have been looking for ever since I began sweating at puberty, warm weather, cold weather, any kind of excursion anything absolutely anything would set it off (I am now a 32). I can finally wear t'shirts!!!! And tops that are not black, And jackets that are not black. Honestly almost crying typing this, totally over the moon. I started on 2.5mg twice a day but have just upped to 5mg twice daily, hopefully that will stop the sweating I still get on my back and feet, I am very confident the upping to 10mg a day will do the job. Incredible, all I want to do is shout about it from the rooftops :) :) :). I can sit in the cold - NOT sweating .. an absolute novelty. Amazing."

• Trel
• September 10, 2010

Oxytrol (oxybutynin) for Urinary Frequency "I had very bad experience with Ditropan (Oxybutynin in tablets) with unacceptable side effects. After some years my GP suggested trial of Oxybutynin patches. That was the second best thing after sliced bread. Within 2 days I went from up to 6 wetting incidents per 24 hours to 0 and in the following weeks a substantial reduction in the leaking of urine. I have now used Oxytrol for 5 weeks and the only side effect is severe constipation, which seems to be helped by changing the Oxytrol patch every 5 days instead of 3 or 4. I have no other side effects, no dry mouth, no sensitive skin where the patches have been sitting on either side of the body. So I am a very satisfied user, no more large pads, nappies, PVC pants just a normal size Tena pad."

• Sandey
• March 21, 2014

For Urinary Frequency "I'm 31 female and was waking up five times a night to pee..after taking this medicine it immediatley started working I can finally sleep. I take it before sleep 5mg it does make you tired and a little dry mouth but it's so worth it"

• Nancy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2015

Oxytrol (oxybutynin) for Urinary Frequency "Oxytrol gave me a life without looking for the closest bathroom in s panic. I can now control my urge long enough to get to a bathroom. Only problem is it's hard to find. No longer on shelves at stores."