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I've had some constant urination problem for 3 years now. It has gotten worse recently, like in the last 3 months. Sometimes I spend more time on toilet then outside. In May 2015, I peed for 2 days and it stopped. Turns out I had strep throat and took antibiotics, but the peeing stopped before that. The problem was gone until July 11 2015. I peed a lot and could not stop for days. I went to urgent care and the doctor told me to try oxybutnin chloride. It seemed to work on and off, but recently it's given me some nausea, slight stomach pains, weight loss cause of pains, tiredness, and fuzzy head. I was suppose to only take pills 2 times a day, but I'm reducing it to 1 before sleep because these effects are making me depressed. I have an appointment for urology in 2 weeks! Wha...

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I have enlarged prostate. I have been using urimax 0.4. The flow of urine is OK but no improvement in frequency. I have to go 4-5 times during night. Please advise whether I should switch over to urimax D. My age is 65 years. ## I have been using Urimax 0.4 mg daily after breakfast. My condition has improved. When I asked Dr. A. Pal FRCP how long I should use it , he said :L 100 years if I don't change the medicine.

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I would like to know how long it takes to work properly I have taken it for 2 weeks. ## Hello, Rails! How are you? You should see a gradual improvement in the first few weeks, but it may take 4 to 6 weeks to reach its full level of efficacy in your body. Its typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and blurred vision. Have you seen any improvement?

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Concerned with the amount of blood I was urinating. ## Hello, Sue! How are you? It can be a symptom of a uti, in some cases, but it is always best to have it checked out by your doctor, to be sure. Are you on an antibiotic for it? The NIH lists other possible causes of blood in urine as including kidney stones, kidney infection and some kidney diseases.

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Hello. I have high blood pressure, and take medication for this. I also have urinary incontinence, and have been taking Oxybutynin for a few months, with good results. My question is, how does Oxybutynin affect blood pressure? Would my doctor prescribe it if it was detrimental to my high blood pressure condition? ## Hello, Cynda! How are you? As listed by the FDA, it has been known to cause high blood pressure in some people that take it, but not everyone experiences all the given side effects of a medication. If your blood pressure is under control, then your doctor may have thought it was worth trying to see how it would affect you. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, blurred vision and dry mouth. How is your blood pressure doing, while taking it? Did you speak ...

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we have a bottle of this medicine my husband has a bladder infection bottle dated 11/17/03 they look fine can he still take them it is his ## Hello, Huck! How is your husband doing? No, medications tend to degrade with time and slowly lose effectiveness as they age. Being 11 years expired, you should dispose of them and he should see his doctor for a new prescription. Taking them would create the risk of his developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. The FDA lists the most common side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i have a urinary tract infection an I have solametholazole antibiotic that is 2yrs an 4mnths old can I still use the medication ## Hello, Joel! How are you? Did you mean Sulfamethoxazole? Medications tend to degrade and lose efficacy over time and the problem with antibiotics that are expired is that it creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Thus, it would be best to see your doctor for a new prescription, if one is appropriate. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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Doctor prescribed this for hyper hydrosis? Is this possible.Excessive sweating. ## Go to the International Hyperhydrosis Society website. It is discussed in full. I've heard it works and am considering it myself. But, I'm also on Warfarin and trying to find out about interactions

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My insurance coverage doesn't allow for me to use the Name brand Detrol LA, so they have substituted the generic form. I have found that it doesn't work. I find I am running to the bathroom just as often as before the on the generic. The name brand did work fine. A little frustrating. The generics should be required to work the same way before being mandated to be a comparable substitute. These are drugs you are taking with side effects and conditions that need to be properly addressed. We are still paying for these sad replacements. ## They are required to work the same way. It could be that this medication just doesn't work for you and you may need to try something else. There are several other options available, such as Ditropan LA. The FDA lists its typical side effects ...

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I cannot afford 189.00 for dextol. I am living on social security. My insurance company will not pay for this. I need help i am a 71 year old woman just getting over a heart attack. Any generic drug you can give me would be greatly appreciated? Most thankful. Pat Campbell ## Hello, Pat! How are you? I'm sorry, but this website does not manufacture, prescribe, nor sell any medications or products. It is an information only resource. If you'd prefer to try a different medication, you'll need to speak to your doctor and ask them to prescribe a cheaper alternative. Each page of this site also has a printable pharmacy discount card that is free to sign up for, you just enter your email address and print it. You could try using that at your pharmacy to see if it helps with the pri...

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is morning or night better ? i took it at night because it said may cause drowsiness. last night up every 2 hours to go. now i feel like i have more leakage and have gone to the bathroom several time. what is going on? ## My 25 year old daughter is taking oxytrol for women patch. it works great for her but the darn thing keeps coming off after 2 days. is it possible to put the patch on her arm where the patch wont come off so easily? this patch is the only thing that seems to work for her that doesnt have horrible side effects. ## Hello, Leigh! How are you? What dosage are you taking, is it the regular release, or the extended release? How long have you been taking it? It may take a few weeks for it to reach its full level of effectiveness in your body and fully do its job. The FDA list...

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I am a person who has severe OBA. I was on vesicure and had no relief. I also want you to know that I cath. I feel confident that this will work for me as I empty my bladder a lot and I am tired of cathing all night long. I feel this will let me sleep better for longer periods of time. I was told if I didn't cath I would get UTI infection. I had many of them on vesicure when I wasn't cathing. Now I cath and no UTI and I know it' because I am fully empting my bladder cathing. I just need to get passed the frequency and I will have this licked. This medicine Myrbetriq I have done a lot of research on it and it seems to be right up my alley way. I will let you people know in the next few weeks. Thanks for letting me share on this forum. ## Hello, Nancy! How are you? How is the ...

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I would like to know is oxybutnin like oxcodone? ## Is oxybutynin like oxcodone I would like to know ## Hello, Sheila! How are you? No, they are not, at all, alike. The FDA classifies Oxycodone as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. However, Oxybutynin is an anticholinergic that's used to treat bladder issues, such as urinary innocence or frequent urination. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and blurry vision. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Do urinary tract infection medicines such as sulfamax show up as other drugs in a urinaylsis test ## I passed two at home drug test for meth will I pass the one at the treatment center i used the same urine sample on all. Also the pink lines on both were very very faint

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How do I take the pill? Before a meal or with a meal? ## Hello, Joan! How are you? Did you mean Detrol, which is used to treat overactive bladder? You can take it either way, though taking it with mood may help to minimize some of the side effects that it can cause. As listed by the FDA, the typical ones may possibly include nausea, dizziness, blurred vision and urinary retention. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, Before starting with Tecfidera I did some online research and found out something really important for me. - In Europe (UK etc.) the label warnings state "Tecfidera may make oral contraceptives less effective. Use an extra form of contraception (such as a condom) while you’re taking Tecfidera" and "Vaccinations given while taking Tecfidera may be less effective than normal. Taking Tecfidera with certain types of vaccine (live vaccines) may cause you to get an infection and should therefore be avoided" - In the US, the FDA doesn't give any of these warnings I read somewhere that they don't expect tecfidera to interfere with any of the above (so FDA doesn't warn), but they didn't test this yet (so in UK they warn). My question is, did any of the T...

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I have taken Myrbetriq for 1 year. I have very blurred vision and fatigue. Just wondering if it might be best to quit the meds, and deal with the symptoms? Has anyone tried this? ## Hello, Elaine! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. Those are normal side effects for this types of medications, as listed by the FDA, you may also experience stomach pain, abdominal pain, back pain, sneezing, fever and loss of voice. Have you consulted your doctor? There are other options that you can try that may not cause you the same side effects.

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I have been on oxybutinin 5 mg for three months I already suffer from trigeminal neuralgia . I take many medications for that. I am suffering from dry eyes, dry mouth, lack of appetite and losing weight and can't afford to, losing sleep and severe headaches that are exaerbating the neuralgia. My question is how does one get off of the drug ? I should mention I had severe OAB and took two two pills a day and could go as many as forty to fifty times a day . I will probaly go back to otc patch. I see the doctor in May . ## Those are all typical side effects for Oxybutynin, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience nausea and blurry vision. There shouldn't be any special procedure require to stop taking it, though it's best to double check that with your doctor first. But it...

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I used Urimax f for six years. Five months back doctor changed my meficine to Flotral D instead of Urimax. Chemist giving me Afdura as substitute of Flotral D. Please advise if Flotral D and Afdura are same and what are their side effects. Secondly can I comtimue Afdura or Flotral D for a long period since before this I took Urimax for six years. I am also taking blood pressure medicines Please advise. ## I usd afdura tab one year.if i continue afdura tablet then Please advise what are the side effects. I am also taking rosuvastatin tab

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can i cut toviaz 8 mg er in half to take 4 mg? ## Hello, Ivonne! How are you? The ER designates this medication as being time released, so no, you cannot safely cut it, because that may cause you to get too much of the medication, at once, which may result in overdose. The FDA lists this medication as being used to treat overactive bladder. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, dry eyes and blurred vision. Is there anything else I can help with?

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