The extended-release tablet is usually taken
once a day with or without food
. Take oxybutynin at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
When does oxybutynin start working?
Oxybutynin starts to work after
about 3 to 4 hours
to relax the muscle surrounding your bladder. However it may take up to 4 weeks before it works fully. If your symptoms do not start to get better after 7 days talk to your doctor. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms get worse at any time.
What time of day should you take oxybutynin?
If it is to be given twice each day, this should be given once
in the morning and once in the evening
. Ideally, these times are 10–12 hours apart, for example some time between 7 and 8 am, and between 7 and 8 pm.
Does oxybutynin keep you awake?
Oxybutynin may cause
anxiety
, confusion, irritability, sleepiness or unusual drowsiness, or hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there). These symptoms are more likely to occur when you begin taking this medicine, or when the dose is increased.
How much oxybutynin can you take a day?
Adults—
At first, 5 or 10 milligrams (mg) once a day
. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 30 mg per day. Children 6 years of age and older—At first, 5 mg once a day.
Is oxybutynin a high risk medication?
Research suggests that one of the most popular OAB medications, oxybutynin,
may harm brain health and increase dementia risk
. OAB is a combination of urinary tract symptoms including frequent urination and the inability to control urination.
Can oxybutynin be taken at night?
Oxybutynin tablets or medicine may be given two or three times each day. There is a special, modified-release tablet called Lyrinel XL that is given once a day. If it is to be given twice each day, this should be given once in the morning and
once in the evening
.
Can oxybutynin make you pee more?
Oxybutynin is used to treat overactive bladder. Symptoms of this condition can include:
urinating more often than usual
. feeling like you need to urinate more often.
Who should not take oxybutynin?
You should not use oxybutynin if you have
untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
, a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines), or if you are unable to urinate.
Which is a common side effect of oxybutynin?
SIDE EFFECTS:
Dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness
, blurred vision, dry eyes, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, unusual taste in mouth, dry/flushed skin, and weakness may occur.
How effective is oxybutynin?
Oxybutynin has an average
rating of 6.0 out of 10
from a total of 199 ratings for the treatment of Urinary Frequency. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect.
Is oxybutynin a muscle relaxer?
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (e.g., overactive bladder). It
relaxes the muscles in the bladder
to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics.
What can I take instead of oxybutynin?
Other medications prescribed for overactive bladder include
darifenacin (Enablex)
, fesoterodine (Toviaz), mirabegron (Myrbetriq), solifenacin (Vesicare), tolterodine (Detrol), and trospium (Sanctura).
What foods to avoid if you have an overactive bladder?
- carbonated beverages, such as sparkling water.
- caffeinated beverages, such as coffee and tea.
- chocolate.
- alcoholic drinks.
- sports drinks, such as Gatorade.
- citrus fruit.
- tomatoes and tomato-based products, including ketchup, tomato sauce, and chili.
- spicy foods.
Does oxybutynin raise blood pressure?
Heart conditions: The symptoms of heart disease, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms, and
high blood pressure can be aggravated by oxybutynin
.
How long does oxybutynin take to stop sweating?
Among the 181 patients (129 females and 52 males) treated for at least 6 months with oxybutynin, 93.4% reported an improvement at 6 weeks, while 82.9% of the patients maintained substantial improvement after
24 weeks
[26].
