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Comparing Oxybutynin vs Solifenacin

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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 Overactive Bladder, Urinary... View more

Prescribed for Overactive Bladder, Urinary Incontinence. solifenacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
6.6
282 Reviews

For Overactive Bladder: I have been taking 5mg oxybutynin twice a day for about a month now for my overactive bladder. I’m 55. I have sporadic stomach pain, bloating, dry mouth, dry eyes. I’m concerned about the stomach pain and wonder if I should stop taking the medicine. It has helped me going from 6 trips to the bathroom to about 3. Any feedback about my stomach pain is appreciated.

6

For Overactive Bladder: I've been on it now for 7 days the heart burn is bad, a little dry mouth, my frequency is slowed down a bit gonna stay on it fir a lil while longer. Sometimes I pee a lil more, somedays less but thats my anxiety that triggers it to as my nerves are a lil on edge but - thats just me. I'm hoping in time it does help me ....

6
6.1
125 Reviews

For Overactive Bladder: Suffered urge incontinence for over 40 years. Now 77. Pelvic floor exercises as advised by G.P. did not work and incontinence (mild) and frequency especially at night was an increasing problem. Saw consultant who prescribed Solifenacin and the improvement after a month is good- get up once a night instead of 3-4 times so sleep better. Problem is side effects! Dry mouth and nasal passage not really a problem but blurred vision and being dazzled by bright sun, car headlights when driving, plus some cognitive deterioration and constipation is proving a bit of a worry. Not sure if I will carry on long term.

7

For Overactive Bladder: Vesicare increased the amount my bladder could hold from 300 cc's to 450 cc's, a significant improvement.

8

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: constipation, drowsiness, and local pruritus.

See the full oxybutynin side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: constipation, and xerostomia.

See the full solifenacin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 each
Dosage 5 mg
Per Unit* $0.45
Cost* $45.32

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral syrup
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
 N/A

Brand Names
Anturol, Ditropan, Ditropan XL, Gelnique, Oxytrol, Oxytrol for Women, Urotrol VESIcare

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.

2.3 hours

68 hours

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.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 665 drugs are known to interact with oxybutynin:

  • 14 major drug interactions (85 brand and generic names)
  • 567 moderate drug interactions (3932 brand and generic names)
  • 84 minor drug interactions (736 brand and generic names)

A total of 902 drugs are known to interact with solifenacin:

  • 107 major drug interactions (333 brand and generic names)
  • 696 moderate drug interactions (4324 brand and generic names)
  • 99 minor drug interactions (842 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Ask your doctor before using oxybutynin together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol... View more

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

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 16, 1975

November 19, 2004

WADA Class

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N/A

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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