There is no need for a prescription to buy Oxytrol^® For Women (OTC oxybutynin patch). This over-the-counter (OTC) medicine is used to treat an overactive bladder in adult women. It comes as a patch that is applied to the skin on the abdomen (stomach), hips, or buttocks every four days.

Although most woimen tolerate this medicine well, it can cause side effects such as constipation, dry mouth, and reactions at the application site. If you have certain types of glaucoma or difficulty passing urine, you may not be able to use this product.

(Click Oxytrol For Women for more details on this nonprescription medicine. This article covers how this patch works, who it is designed for, and safety precautions to be aware of before using it.)

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