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Research Notes on Medications for an Overactive Bladder
Medications prescribed for an overactive bladder can help to relax the bladder muscles.1 By doing so, symptoms of an overactive bladder may be reduced or eliminated.1 Although these medications are not a cure for an overactive bladder, they can provide relief.
Fast Facts:
- Most medications are used with other forms of therapy such as bladder retraining.2
- Medications that are prescribed for an overactive bladder consist of anticholinergics, antidepressants, and estrogen.1
- Common side effects of these medications include dry mouth and dry eyes.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 WebMD: Medications for Overactive Bladder
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mayo Clinic: Treatments and Drugs: Medications
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 22, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Medications Used for an Overactive Bladder, What Medications are for an Overactive Bladder
- Last update: Oct. 22, 2009
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