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When lifestyle and behavioral modifications fail, multiple other treatment options are available. The medications most commonly taken for OAB are prescription anticholinergics or beta-3 adrenergic agonists. 3 Here's what you need to know about medication options to help control symptoms of OAB.
Here's a look at drugs commonly used to treat bladder control problems and their possible side effects. Taking a medicine combined with behavioral treatment might be more effective than taking the medicine alone.
In people with overactive bladder, muscles in the bladder wall contract at the wrong time. Medications can help treat overactive bladder. A group of drugs called anticholinergics combat...
Anticholinergics such as trospium (Sanctura), darifenacin (Enablex) and oxybutynin (Oxytrol, Ditrpoan) relax bladder muscles. They are the most commonly prescribed medications for overactive bladder and are well tolerated. Side effects include constipation and dry mouth.
Overactive bladder is a collection of symptoms that may affect how often you pee and your urgency. Causes include abdominal trauma, infection, nerve damage, medications and certain fluids. Treatment includes changing certain behaviors, medications and nerve stimulation. An error occurred, please try again later.