{"id":58710,"date":"2023-06-05T07:04:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T11:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=58710"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:41:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:41:16","slug":"oxybutynin-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/oxybutynin-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxybutynin side effects and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oxybutynin<\/span><\/a> is both a prescription and over-the-counter drug used to treat overactive bladder. Besides its generic version, oxybutynin chloride, people can also take the brand-name prescription drug, <\/span>Ditropan XL<\/span><\/a>, or purchase a nonprescription brand, <\/span>Oxytrol for Women<\/span><\/a>. Prescription oxybutynin is taken orally as tablets or as a solution.<\/span><\/p>\n

Oxytrol, on the other hand, is a transdermal patch that delivers a steady but smaller dose over 30 days. As an antispasmodic drug, oxybutynin relaxes the smooth muscles in the bladder to help relieve bladder control problems, such as urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, and frequent urination. Oxybutynin is also an <\/span>antimuscarinic drug<\/span><\/a>. It relaxes smooth muscles by blocking acetylcholine, which nerves use to signal muscle contractions. Many of its side effects are related to this mechanism of action, so there’s a good chance of experiencing them. Fortunately, these adverse effects tend to be mild.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common side effects of oxybutynin<\/span><\/h2>\n

The most common side effects of oxybutynin are dry mouth and dizziness. As many as <\/span>3 in 4 people<\/span><\/a> could experience dry mouth when taking oxybutynin. In order of likelihood, the <\/span>most common side effects of oxybutynin<\/span><\/a> are:<\/span><\/p>\n