Incontinence Articles A-Z

Menopause and Bladder Problems

Your body stops making the female hormone, estrogen, after menopause, and bladder problems can occur. This eMedTV article discusses menopause and bladder problems and links to other articles about urinary incontinence.

Overactive Bladder

Overactive bladder is also known as urge incontinence. This eMedTV article discusses the condition in detail, explaining its causes, symptoms, and treatment. This page also links to other articles about urinary incontinence.

Overactive Bladder Treatment

Treatment for overactive bladder falls into four broad categories: behavioral therapy, medications, devices, and surgery. This eMedTV article discusses the different options for overactive bladder treatment in detail.

Oxytrol

Available in the form of a patch, Oxytrol is a prescription drug that is used to treat overactive bladder. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed description of how the drug works and also discusses its possible side effects and dosing guidelines.

Oxytrol and Breastfeeding

It is generally recommended to avoid breastfeeding while using Oxytrol. This article from the eMedTV archives provides more information on Oxytrol and breastfeeding, including information on whether the drug passes through breast milk.

Oxytrol and Constipation

Oxytrol may potentially cause constipation. This segment from the eMedTV Web site covers Oxytrol and constipation in more detail, discusses how common this side effect appears to be, and explains what you can do if constipation occurs.

Oxytrol and Dry Mouth

Dry mouth is one of the most common side effects of Oxytrol. This portion of the eMedTV library explores the link between Oxytrol and dry mouth in more detail and provides a list of suggestions to help with a dry mouth.

Oxytrol and Pregnancy

Oxytrol is most likely safe for use in pregnant women, but the full risks are not yet known. This eMedTV article contains more detailed information about Oxytrol and pregnancy, and explains what happened when the drug was given to pregnant animals.

Oxytrol Dosage

There is only one standard Oxytrol dosage -- one patch applied every three to four days. This page from the eMedTV Web site offers other Oxytrol dosing information and includes a list of suggestions for how, when, and where to apply the patch.

Oxytrol Drug Interactions

Anticholinergics, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, and pramlintide may cause Oxytrol drug interactions. This eMedTV segment lists specific types of anticholinergic drugs and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors that may interact negatively with Oxytrol.

Oxytrol Overdose

Dry eyes, severe constipation, and difficulty urinating are possible signs of an Oxytrol overdose. This eMedTV page describes overdose treatment options that are available and lists other symptoms that may occur as a result of taking too much Oxytrol.

Oxytrol Patch For Overactive Bladder

Oxytrol is a patch used to treat overactive bladder symptoms. Oxytrol drug information on this eMedTV page includes its possible side effects, interactions, and warnings.

Oxytrol Side Effects

Vision changes, diarrhea, and dry mouth are some of the most common Oxytrol side effects seen in studies. This eMedTV page describes other common side effects of Oxytrol and also lists potentially serious side effects that require medical attention.

Oxytrol Uses

Oxytrol is used for treating urinary incontinence, urinary urgency, and other overactive bladder symptoms. This eMedTV resource further explains what the medicine is used for and discusses Oxytrol uses in children.

Oxytrol Warnings and Precautions

Oxytrol could potentially make glaucoma worse. This segment from the eMedTV site lists other Oxytrol warnings and precautions that you should be aware of before starting treatment and includes information on who should not use the Oxytrol patch.

Pregnancy and Bladder Problems

Some people lose bladder control after pregnancy, and bladder problems typically go away by themselves. This eMedTV article discusses pregnancy and bladder problems and links to other articles about urinary incontinence.