Trospium and Constipation: What Users Say

• She...
• August 31, 2019

For Urinary Frequency "I have been taking Trospium CL 60 mg capsules for over 20 years. You must take it an hour before you eat, which I usually do in the morning before I eat breakfast. I think it works great. I have had some constipation, but I eat a dark chocolate Milky Way Midnight mini bar every other day, and that keeps me regular. I am an 80-year-old female."

• FLA...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 15, 2018

For Urinary Frequency "I switched over from Ditropan to trospium for OAB. Better urinary control, but still have stress-related leak or outright flow. I was willing to live with that, with some lifestyle changes, but about 3 months into treatment, I began to have horrendous constipation. I drink gallons of water, eat barrels of whole oats, bushels of fruits and veggies, and still... days and days of pain and feeling I'm about to explode! I'm going to have to wean off and find another way to deal with the bladder. It's as if since starting this med, I have 'created a monster' inside me. And it doesn't want to leave easily."

• Kim...
• October 13, 2014

Trospium for Urinary Frequency "This medicine's side effect for me was really bad constipation. I was in and out of the ER for constipation, and not one doctor told me it could be this medicine. After getting off of it, it took me 9 long days to have a bowel movement, but since getting off of it, I am back to normal. This medicine never helped with my overactive bladder."

• Iri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2018

Trospium for Urinary Frequency "This medication seems to be working fairly well, but I only started it last week. I reached a plateau with Vesicare, which is fairly expensive. My biggest problem is constipation and tiredness. I am thinking about cutting down to one pill a day. If it doesn't work out, I will go back to Vesicare. I am a 64-year-old female and have had this problem for over 30 years."

• BBC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2022

For Urinary Frequency "In addition to BPH, the urologist seemed to think I suffered from OAB and prescribed Trospium chloride (20 mg/day). After the second or third day, I began to experience severe constipation and increasing nocturia (10 or more times during the night) and increased frequency during the day also. Finally stopped taking this medication. The same thing happened with Gemtesa."

• Fix...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2018

For Urinary Incontinence "This medicine was a lifesaver for me! After nearly 20 years of running to the bathroom and dealing with leakage (frequency, urgency, and mixed incontinence) since my 20s, I am free! I tried every natural therapy I could, to no avail. I went under extensive testing years ago by a urologist only to be told there is nothing wrong with me. I tried eliminating foods and alcohol. I tried acupuncture, various supplements, alternative doctors. Nothing worked. Myrbetriq helped but made me extremely constipated. The only side effect I have with Trospium is a minor dry throat, but it is tolerable even as a teacher. I just keep some water or tea by me. I'm free!!"

• Adr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2018

For Urinary Frequency "This medicine is horrible. I took it for OAB, and it helped with the urgency and frequency, but I got so constipated. I had to stop it. My constipation got so bad that I had to use a laxative that didn't work, then an enema, and that didn't work. I also had horrible stomach pain. After I stopped, it took a few days and some laxatives to get regular."

• yob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2022

For Urinary Frequency "This drug caused me severe constipation, and with my family history of colon cancer, along with my diverticulosis, is a death wish to continue taking this drug - so I went off this stuff. Do not take this rubbish."

• P ...
• November 5, 2017

For Urinary Incontinence "I am in my 50s and have been taking Trospium for a few weeks now. I am active in sports and for once in a very long time I can run without the worry of embarrassment. I haven’t had any of the side effects that a few people experienced. As far as constipation goes, I make sure I eat fiber of some sort daily to avoid that problem. I am very pleased with my results."

• Wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2023

For Urinary Frequency "I’m a 60 yr old female, history of kidney stones. After the last one, I ended up with urinary frequency and dribbling. My bladder felt constant pressure and like I was not completely voiding. Doctor diagnosed OAB, never had anything like this before and made my life a living hell very quickly. Urologist put me on Trospium, and I read up on the side effects and was a bit worried. The first week I slept A LOT, it tapered off by the second week, and the full benefits kicked in. I feel like my old self again, not having to plot out bathrooms when leaving the house. I did notice some mild constipation, but I take 2 senna every morning to keep regular and so far works just fine. No other side effects, so I feel lucky compared to other reviewers. Still looking at alternative therapies like acupuncture and biofeedback, doing kegels 3x day as well, I don’t like taking pharmaceuticals, so hoping to get off this med someday by using more naturopathic methods. This is the only medication I take."

• Anonymous
• February 16, 2021

For Urinary Incontinence "I had a bad experience-bad constipation, dizzy, shortness of breath, and then difficulty peeing. Not for me."

• Iri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2018

Trospium for Urinary Frequency "Only on medication a few days, so will give it more time. So far, I am constipated and find it difficult to wake up in the morning. Those are the only side effects I am experiencing so far."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2022

For Interstitial Cystitis "Only took one dose, and by evening, it caused urinary retention, bladder pain, headache, stomach ache, and constipation. I don’t dare take it again. I was up all night with horrible side effects."