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Global Patient Feedback for Overactive Bladder ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I took Ditropan for a while back in 2006 and it only made me have a hard time when I went to urinate. Then I went to a specialist and he did a test at the hospital and said I had a kinked bladder. He did surgery and I have the same problem now that I had then when I wake up at night and feel the urge to go I stand up and it all just comes streaming down my legs and it does that until it is finished. I have no control over my bladder. This happens during the day if I put off going to the bathroom at all.
72 year old Female
Posted: 2009-05-27 13:12:10
Question/Comment:
I got violent genital herpes in ’85: was like cauliflower from navel to crotch to buttocks; in hospital 3 wks! It led to bodywide, worsening nerve damage/pain, neurogenic bladder & a hermit’s life nearly handcuffed to a toilet 24/7. I got a drug in 1990 & gained 75lbs; that didn’t help. In ‘98, finally got Detrol (Oxybutinin) & life improved for a bit. In 2008, an arrogant Urologist switched my Detrol to Vesicare; I’m back at square one again: only much worse! Stay w/what works or you’re ruined. I’m 53 & haven’t dated since 1986, now I doubt I’ll ever have a happy, love-filled life before I die.
54 year old Female
Posted: 2009-05-21 14:57:59
Question/Comment:
I got violent genital herpes in ’85: was like cauliflower from navel to crotch to buttocks; in hospital 3 wks! It led to bodywide, worsening nerve damage/pain, neurogenic bladder & a hermit’s life nearly handcuffed to a toilet 24/7. I got a drug in 1990 & gained 75lbs; that didn’t help. In ‘98, finally got Detrol (Oxybutinin) & life improved for a bit. In 2008, an arrogant Urologist switched my Detrol to Vesicare; I’m back at square one again: only much worse! Stay w/what works or you’re ruined. I’m 53 & haven’t dated since 1986, now I doubt I’ll ever have a happy, love-filled life before I die.
54 year old Female
Posted: 2009-05-21 13:54:10
Question/Comment:
how to fix urilary
44 year old Male
Posted: 2009-05-20 12:58:18
Question/Comment:
am taking oxybutynin for a couple of months, what is long range side affects
68 year old Female
Posted: 2009-02-08 20:36:40
Question/Comment:
I AM ON MY 3RD MEDICATION FOR OVER ACTIVE BLADDER. AND IT IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE BEEN ON OXBUTYNN (THE GENERIC FOR DITROPAN) FOR 6 WEEKS. NO RELIEF. IN THE PAST I HAVE TRIED SANTURA XL AND VESICARE.. I HAVE TO PEE EVERY HOUR DAY AND NIGHT.
57 year old Female
Posted: 2009-01-22 10:16:03
Answer/Reply:
My son take ditropan with Vasopressin together. The vasopressin controls the ADH hormone from being release. In other words it holds off the production of urine for 8 hours. Taken together his bladder has an increased flexibility and he is not producing so much urine for and 8 hour window. This works well for him.
42 year old Female
Posted: 2009-02-09 00:27:28
Answer/Reply:
Besides taking medication for overactive bladder, it is equally important, perhaps more important to watch your diet.
I've been following the Interstitial Cystitis diet, and it has made a big improvement in my condition.
I don't drink any caffeine at all . . I've completely eliminated chocolate, citrus, cranberry juice and most spices from my diet.
I suggest you check out the IC diet . . they have a website, and try to follow it as best you can. You may be surprised at how much better you can feel by eliminating certain foods.
70 year old Female
Posted: 2009-07-22 16:31:07
Question/Comment:
Is Detrol La supposed to correct my problem of having to get up at night two or three times to urinate?
59 year old Female
Posted: 2008-08-05 10:20:08
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Detrol LA is FDA-approved for treatment of overactive bladder with the following symptoms:
1) having a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents (urge urinary incontinence)
2) having a strong need to urinate right away (urgency)
3) having to urinate often (frequency)
Hopefully it will help you with your night time symptoms of frequent urination.
Posted: 2008-08-11 10:48:46
Question/Comment:
I'm having some memory loss problems. does Oxbutynn contribute?
79 year old Female
Posted: 2008-06-24 09:50:30
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Memory loss is not a commonly reported side effect of oxybutynin. However, if you think that oxybutynin is causing this side effect, it may be worth a chat with your doctor.
Posted: 2008-07-07 21:57:10
Answer/Reply:
I had horrible memory loss problems with ditropan. I would forget where I was going and what I was doing. I was an unsafe driver on the stuff. I felt these horrible side effects were not worth the benefit! People should know that these are possible side effects.
41 year old Female
Posted: 2009-02-22 02:24:54
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