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Brand Names: Ditropan, Ditropan XL, Oxibutinina, Oxytrol, Uropan

What is Oxybutynin? Oxybutynin is anti-cholinergic drug used to relieve urinary and bladder difficulties, including frequent urination and inability to control urination (urge incontinence), by decreasing muscle spasms of the bladder. It is available in oral form, extended release and as a transdermal patch. Read more...Click to read more below


Reasons Taken

23 patients in the community are taking or have taken Oxybutynin.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 12 52%
Bladder problems 3 13%
Urinary urgency 2 8%
Excess saliva 2 8%
disease-related symptoms 2 8%
General health 2 8%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Oxybutynin.

  0 mg Daily 5 mg Daily 10 mg Daily 15 mg Daily 20 mg Daily
  4 Number of Patients: 4 4 Number of Patients: 4 5 Number of Patients: 5 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Oxybutynin or how long patients were taking Oxybutynin before stopping.

Currently taking Oxybutynin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
2
3
2
3

Stopped taking Oxybutynin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
2
1
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Oxybutynin (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 4 80% Other: 80%
Side effects too severe 1 20% Side effects too severe: 20%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 3 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Moderate 100% 2

Bladder problems

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 33% 1
Mild 67% 2
None 0% 0

Top reported side-effects include: dry mouth, Constipation, Dry mouth at night

Summary results are based on 3 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 3)

  • RuleBoy
    Sex: M
    Mouth/throat: moderate
    Arms: moderate
    Chest: none
    Legs: moderate
    See profile
  • RuleBoy
  • by RuleBoy
    Oct 29, 2008
  • EfficacyModerate
  • Side-effectsModerate
  • Bladder problems
Advice/Tips
my bladder problem became so severe i started usng a condom catheter andd leg bag. I am much better off now, and don't pee my pants daily.

See all evaluation results for Oxybutynin



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