Oxybutynin is used in the treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
OAB is a collection of urinary symptoms, including frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.

Oxybutynin is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.

Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Dizziness, Headache, Sleepiness, Blurred vision, Dry skin

• Reduces abnormal contractions of bladder.
• Can take up to 4 weeks before you see an improvement in your symptoms.
• Helpful in men with urinary symptoms caused by enlarged prostate.
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol or carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
• Side effects are mild and usually include dry mouth and eyes, constipation, difficulty urinating, blurred vision and sleepiness.

Ques. Q. Is oxybutynin a controlled substance?
No, oxybutynin is not a controlled substance

Ques. Q. Is oxybutynin a diuretic, an antibiotic or a pain killer?
No, oxybutynin is not a diuretic, antibiotic or a pain killer

Ques. Q. Is oxybutynin comparable to Vesicare?
Such comparisons between drugs cannot be drawn. Therapeutic indication and application of each of the drugs are based on clinical evidences

Ques. Q. Is oxybutynin a muscle relaxer?
Oxybutynin relaxes the bladder muscle

Ques. Q. Is oxybutynin a blood thinner/ opiate/ an anticholinergic?
No, oxybutynin is not a blood thinner or an opiate. But it is an anticholinergic drug

Ques. Q. Is oxybutynin safe?
Oxybutynin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Ques. Q. Can I take ibuprofen (advil) with oxybutynin?
There are no known interactions between ibuprofen and oxybutynin. However, please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use

Ques. Q. Does oxybutynin cause constipation and bloating?
Yes, constipation is a common side effect of oxybutynin treatment. It may also cause bloating

Ques. Q. Does oxybutynin make you sleepy?
Yes, oxybutynin may make you feel sleepy

Ques. Q. Does oxybutynin cause dementia?
No, oxybutynin is not known to cause dementia, but it can interact with the drugs used for the treatment of dementia

Ques. Q. Does oxybutynin cause blurred vision/ swelling/ water retention/ weight loss/ blood pressure?
Yes, blurred vision/ swelling/ water retention are common side effects of oxybutynin treatment. However, there are no known effects of oxybutynin on body weight and blood pressure.

Ques. Q. Can I use Oxybutynin with Tamsulosin?
Oxybutynin can be taken with Tamsulosin. Tamsulosin is given along when oxybutynin alone fails to control symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Oxybutynin helps in providing relief from symptoms of overactive bladder (urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency).