Oxytrol for Urinary Frequency User Reviews (Page 2)

• Leaky...
• March 2, 2019

"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."

• Trel
• September 10, 2010

"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."

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

"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."

• GDano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2018

"I'm a 60 year old male experience Urinary Stress urgency really bad. I know Oxytrol says only for women, but I needed some relief. I have gotten this med approved with my doctors full approval. I have been on the patches now for just over a month and they work swell. I change the patch every 4 days and the medication seems to last me the full 4 days. I wear the patch below my belly button down in my pubic area which I keep shaved. It works well there. Stays on nicely."

• Short...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 21, 2014

"I really love this product. I don't have the irritation from the patch like some people are having. I did find out that if you have a problem with the patch not sticking, clean the area with rubbing alcohol before placing the patch and that helps it to stick just fine. Maybe that would also help the ones with the irritation as well. Worth a try anyway. A little crinkling noise is worth dealing with compared to dealing with overactive bladder. Another small issue is I feel that one patch is not as effective."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2013

"Drug works but the patch is horrible. It is plastic and wrinkles up. The edges don't adhere well so the patch is always sticking to my clothes. I hope they fix this issue. If they do I will buy again but for now I'm going to save my money."

• Anonymous
• December 27, 2008

"This patch provided much needed relief from my constant need for a bathroom. I can now enjoy so many things that I could not do before the patch like the movies, walking, or running errands without looking for a bathroom. The only draw back is the sticky adhesive marks left by the patch. But these sticky adhesive marks come off with bath oil and a finger nail brush."

• Dria
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2015

"I've been on the patch for almost 24 hours now. the only issue i am having is bad stomach cramps along with diarrhea so hopefully that stops in the next few days. I don't want to get my hopes up just yet but I have noticed that the urgency & frequency has decreased for me."

• Anonymous
• July 12, 2010

"Red, raised skin, itchy and uncomfortable reaction at each site to adhesive that was lasting for a week - so not only site with a patch but also from the previous patch. Dry mouth, dizziness and nausea but yes reduced need to run for the bathroom just the side effects starting causing as many problems as it was meant to be solving."

• Bijoux
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 24, 2015

"I think the patch worked better for me in the beginning. Less effective now. As far as the sticking I found it works best on my lower back area. You have to make sure there is no lotion or soap where you apply and then hold your hand over the patch for at least 15 sec. to make sure it adheres. The heat of your hand activiates the adhesive. Didn't work on my abdomen, caused severe itching but not on my backside. My local Walmart is out of stock. I am going to try eBay."

• Jane
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2018

"48 hours after I began the oxytrol patch, I have a large bright red mark on my abdomen. It.looks like blisters or a burn. I removed the patch. I also am now experiencing abdominal spasms, An intense fluttering In my lower abdomen. I did not see this anywhere listed as a side effect. I'm very disappointed I had high hopes for this product"

• Idaho...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 18, 2018

"So I have multiple sclerosis/frequent and urgent bladder issues. I used these patches for several years with very good results. Worked best for 3 days, wearing for 4 days not as good on last day. Adhesive stays on after removing patch and built up over a period of time causing skin irritation and redness. Worked best on abdomen, not as well on buttocks. Did not stick well or stay on hip. I think the reason it didn't stay as well on hip & bottom was because of heat in those areas. Overall very satisfied with product."

• Bonbon
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2021

"I've been struggling for months. I pee. I still need to pee, badly. Go again. Same feeling. No burning, but cramps like a period and sex is terribly painful. Haven't been to the doctor yet but I think I know what's going on, as a nurse, I've seen this. Struggled for months. I put the patch on yesterday, not even 24 hrs and I feel 80% better. I still feel it, but not near how I did. And if it gets better from here that would be amazing! I recommend this patch highly, maybe I should have waited a few days to post this, but the fact that I feel this good already needed to be shared. Worth every penny, and if you think about it, it is not that expensive. I usually get skin irritation from patches, and it's a little itchy already but weighing out the pros and cons, who cares about itchy skin! Now if it blisters I'll be SOL. but for now I have hope. I thought I had none."

• Yvon
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2019

"I have been using the patches for about eight months I still feel like my bladder is full even after going to toilet I wake thru the night about twice a night but funny thing I can get thru 6 hours of voluntary work before needing to go bathroom as soon as I get home which at times I am ready to burst I feel the patch is working fifty percent of time for me. I am having trouble trying to get four days out of a patch as they get very brittle and bubble up. I try not to let them get wet in shower but clothing lifts it too. I guess they need to work on the kind of plaster to use that stays put on the skin. Also I do get black marks from adhesive and lint from cloth but I use eucalyptus oil and tissue to remove and then shower wipe area dry and reapply bandage I give the product a fifty percent out of a hundred percent but wish the constant urge and fullness would ease and also dry mouth and sinus problem seems to be more frequent but guess better than nothing "

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2023

"Started having an overactive bladder after having a UTI treated with the wrong antibiotic. I was given two different samples of meds by a urologist and had negative reactions to both. I took a gamble with Oxytrol and omg it started working within a few hours. I left the first patch on for 4 days and only used 1/2 and changed it today using the leftover other half. I am so impressed. What a relief not to have that constant feeling. I am thrilled."

• Trier
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2018

"I am very upset and disappointed in this product. It says the patch last for 4 days, (well it might if it stayed on) no matter where I put it as soon as I took a shower it became a hard plastic and fell off. So every day I had to put a new patch on, so instead of 4 patches lasting me 16 days I only got 4 patches for 4 days. I don't know about any other women there but I take a shower everyday, I am not going 4 days without a shower! Not happy at all! :("

• Saboo
• August 5, 2016

"It helps but unfortunately all Walmarts in Reno Nv are constantly out of stock. I went to a pharmacy thinking surly they must stock the product but I had no luck. The pharmacist had no I deal what this product was. I felt like the pharmacist thought I was asking for OxyContin. I wish they would change the name and stock the store better with this product. What a shame now I will have to depend on a physician for a perscription. This product only helps for the first two days not for four days as advertised."

• Ken
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2021

"In less than 48 hours I developed extreme itching, redness and blistering under the patch. I removed the patch and there were large water blisters underneath. So, obviously I discontinued using the patches. Out of 32.00 bucks."

• JuliaW
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2023

"I am very happy with Oxytrol. Was on Oxybutynin for years and it just stopped working. Major issue for me was the fear if I didnt take a "pill" I would have to spend the day in the bathroom. Eventually I gave it a try and very happy I did. No side effects at all. Frequency and urgency is much better. Been on it for 3 weeks now and hoping it will also start to improve the bladder pain I live with every day. I also have interstitial cystitis , and Mass Cell Activation Disorder, so its a bit of a battle but this medication patch definitely helps. I change the patch every 3 days."

• Fred
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2021

"Has made very little difference during the day. I can only hold about 100ml before the urgency starts, giving me about 30 seconds before I loose control. It has been better overnight lasting up to 5 hours."

• Karen
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2022

"Absolute life changer, after taking sleeping medications for 3 weeks solid, I had a new unexpected urinary urgency impacting my ability to go out at all. 12-15 times a day and a horrible depression associated. After urologist consultation and within 1 hour of application of patch immediate relief from all symptoms. No side effects or problems with adhesive patch. Was able to stretch out to 5 days and off after 5 months."

• Overa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2013

"I was worried the patch would be intrusive, but once I put it on, the only thing I noticed was my reduced need to go to the bathroom. I didn't experience any other side effects."

• oxytrol...
• December 1, 2013

"I LOVE THIS. IT HAS HELPED ME TREMENDOUSLY AND I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO PEOPLE everywhere. Remember everyone is different so it may not help some and it may help some but as for me it does work."

• DST
• March 4, 2008

"Oxytrol seems to be the best medication for me. I have only tried one other for the overactive bladder. However, this was the best medication due to the side effects, which were basically unnoticed."

• Steal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2016

"Medication helped with frequent urination. I was able to sleep all night finally. Gave me severe dry mouth and sinus issues. Had to stop taking."