Oxybutynin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Ditropan
Precautions While Using This MedicineThis
medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines
that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples
of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies,
or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain
medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants;
or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check
with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are using this medicine
.
This medicine may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light than
they are normally. Wearing sunglasses and avoiding too much exposure to bright
light may help lessen the discomfort.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy or have blurred vision.
Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before
you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you
are not alert or able to see well
.
Oxybutynin may make you sweat less, causing your body temperature to increase.
Use extra care not to become overheated during exercise
or hot weather while you are taking this medicine
, since overheating
may result in heat stroke. Also, hot baths or saunas may make you feel dizzy
or faint while you are taking this medicine.
Your mouth, nose, and throat may feel very dry while you are taking this
medicine. For temporary relief of mouth dryness, use sugarless candy or gum,
melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your
mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical
doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance
of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.
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