Comparing Oxybutynin vs VESIcare
| Oxybutynin | VESIcare (solifenacin) |
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| Oxybutynin | VESIcare (solifenacin) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Overactive Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Frequency. VESIcare may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Urinary Frequency
Urinary Incontinence
Overactive Bladder
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| More about Oxybutynin | More about VESIcare (solifenacin) | ||||||||||||||||
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Oxybutynin has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 459 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
VESIcare has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 142 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Oxybutynin side effects |
View all VESIcare side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Oxytrol, Oxytrol for Women | Other solifenacin brands include: VESIcare LS | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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2.3 hours |
68 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 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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with Oxybutynin:
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A total of 496 drugs are known to interact with VESIcare:
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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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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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July 16, 1975 |
November 19, 2004 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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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