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Prescribed for Abdominal Distension, Urinary Retention. May also be prescribed off label for GERD.

Prescribed for Abdominal Distension, Urinary Retention. Urecholine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Abdominal Distension, Urinary Retention. Duvoid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
7.8
5 Reviews

For Urinary Retention: I have Multiple Sclerosis and have a problem with my bladder fully emptying. Any amount of urine that Is left in my bladder, makes it seem like I haven't even gone to the bathroom. Bethanechol makes it so my bladder fully empties and I don't have those feelings.

10

For Urinary Retention: This helped my neurogenic bladder and neurogenic bowel condition. After 2 years, tho, it started giving me nausea and vomiting. I see you are supposed to take it 1 hr before or 2 hrs after a meal or it can cause nausea and vomiting. I hadn't ever paid attention to that and I was fine, now I can't tolerate it and am sad bc it really helped both conditions.

7
9.5
1 Reviews

For Abdominal Distension: I was in severe pain and had nausea when I was prescribed this medication. I still have the pain and nausea, but they are more tolerable now.

9

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Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 each
Dosage 25 mg
Per Unit* $0.63 - $1.33
Cost* $62.89 - $133.39

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Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 5 mg
Per Unit* $2.41
Cost* $241.47

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
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Brand Names
Duvoid, Myotonachol, Urecholine Other bethanechol brands include: Duvoid, Myotonachol Other bethanechol brands include: Myotonachol, Urecholine

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

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CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 56 drugs are known to interact with bethanechol:

  • 5 major drug interactions (53 brand and generic names)
  • 50 moderate drug interactions (249 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

A total of 56 drugs are known to interact with Urecholine:

  • 5 major drug interactions (53 brand and generic names)
  • 50 moderate drug interactions (249 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

A total of 56 drugs are known to interact with Duvoid:

  • 5 major drug interactions (53 brand and generic names)
  • 50 moderate drug interactions (249 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

October 12, 1948

October 12, 1948

March 22, 1978

WADA Class

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