Oxybutynin (By Mouth)

Oxybutynin (ox-i-BYOO-ti-nin)

Helps you control your urine and keeps you from having to urinate too often. Also treats bladder spasms.

Brand Name(s):

Ditropan XL, Ditropan
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to oxybutynin.

How to Use This Medicine:

Liquid, Tablet, Long Acting Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
• Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
• Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
• Take this medicine on an empty stomach. If it upsets your stomach, it may be taken with food.

If a dose is missed:

• Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
• Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
• You should not use two doses at the same time.

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze the oral liquid.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any medicine that makes you sleepy such as sleeping pills, tranquilizers, cold and allergy medicine, or narcotic pain killers.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have bowel or stomach problems, severe bleeding, prostate problems, glaucoma, heart, liver, or kidney disease, or any other medical problems.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
• This medicine may cause drowsiness. Be careful while driving a car, using machinery, or doing dangerous jobs.
• This medicine may make you sweat less and cause your body to get too hot. Be careful in hot weather, when you are exercising, or if using a sauna or whirlpool.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Skin rash, hives and itching
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Confusion
• Seeing or hearing unusual things

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Drowsiness
• Blurred vision
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sensitivity of eyes to light

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.