Oxytrol Side Effects

Painful urination, dry mouth, and itching at the patch application site are some of the most common side effects of Oxytrol. Side effects are usually minor and either don't require treatment or can be treated easily. Certain Oxytrol side effects, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to a healthcare provider, including worsening of glaucoma, severe constipation, and difficulty passing urine.

 

An Introduction to Oxytrol Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Oxytrol® (oxybutynin patch); however, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Oxytrol. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Oxytrol side effects with you.)
 

Possible Side Effects of Oxytrol

Oxytrol has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and are then compared to side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
In these studies, the most common side effects of Oxytrol included:
 
  • Itching at the patch application site -- in up to 16.8 percent of people
  • Dry mouth -- up to 9.6 percent (see Oxytrol and Dry Mouth)
  • Redness at the patch application site -- up to 8.3 percent
  • Constipation -- up to 3.3 percent (see Oxytrol and Constipation)
  • Rash at the patch application site -- up to 3.3 percent
  • Diarrhea -- up to 3.2 percent
  • Vision changes -- up to 2.5 percent
  • Painful urination -- up to 2.4 percent.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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