Comparing Oxybutynin vs Tolterodine
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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. tolterodine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Choose a suggestion belowOveractive Bladder
Urinary Incontinence
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Prescription and OTC |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.6
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 .... |
6.5
For Overactive Bladder: I have been on this med for a week now. The first couple days were horrible, headaches, fatigue and overall felt like a walking zombie, and on top of that the drug didn't kick in until three days in. Day 7 now and the drug has started working. I do not feel the overwhelming urge to pee myself during the day which is wonderful. But I have my first appointment since starting it now and I have to decide if the fatigue is worth it. For Overactive Bladder: I have been on tolterodine for about 9 days now and I haven't had the embarrassing accidents but during the day I still go a lot but not as often. On the other hand I am getting more sleep only getting up once compared to 5 times as I was use to. I do get mild headaches and really dry mouth but it is worth it to not have to locate the nearest facility every where I go. |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: constipation, drowsiness, and local pruritus. See the full oxybutynin side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: xerostomia. See the full tolterodine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all oxybutynin prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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| Ditropan, Ditropan XL, Gelnique, Oxytrol, Oxytrol for Women, Urotrol | Detrol, Detrol LA | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe 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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2.3 hours |
3.7 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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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 223 drugs are known to interact with oxybutynin:
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A total of 290 drugs are known to interact with tolterodine:
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First Approval Date |
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July 16, 1975 |
March 25, 1998 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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.