Comparing Detrol vs Oxybutynin
| Detrol (tolterodine) | Oxybutynin |
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| Detrol (tolterodine) | Oxybutynin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Frequency. Detrol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Oxybutynin helps to relieve symptoms of an overactive bladder and urinary incontinence but it may cause side effects such as a dry mouth and constipation. Prescribed for Overactive Bladder... View more |
Related suggestions Urinary Frequency
Urinary Incontinence
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| More about Detrol (tolterodine) | More about Oxybutynin | ||||||||||||||||
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Detrol has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 17 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
Oxybutynin has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 461 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Detrol side effects |
View all Oxybutynin side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Other tolterodine brands include: Detrol LA | Oxytrol, Oxytrol for Women | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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3.7 hours |
2.3 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 384 drugs are known to interact with Detrol:
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A total of 287 drugs are known to interact with Oxybutynin:
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March 25, 1998 |
July 16, 1975 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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Sanctura
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Darifenacin
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Fesoterodine
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Further information
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