Comparing Drysol vs Oxybutynin
| Drysol | Oxybutynin |
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| Drysol (aluminum chloride hexahydrate) | Oxybutynin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyperhidrosis. Drysol 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 dry mouth and constipation. Prescribed for Urinary Incontinence, Urinary... View more |
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| More about Drysol (aluminum chloride hexahydrate) | More about Oxybutynin | ||||||||
| Generic Status | |||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Drysol has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 309 ratings on Drugs.com. 87% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
Oxybutynin has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 424 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: Drysol side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: oxybutynin side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all oxybutynin prices |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Other aluminum chloride hexahydrate brands include: B+Drier, Certain Dri, Hypercare, Xerac AC | Ditropan XL, Gelnique, Oxytrol, Oxytrol for Women | ||||||||
| 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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N/A |
2.3 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 267 drugs are known to interact with oxybutynin:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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July 16, 1975 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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** 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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