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Oxybutynin

Written By Dr. Anuj SainiReviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma
Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Oxybutynin Uses

Oxybutynin is used in the treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) . OAB is a collection of urinary symptoms, including frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.

How Oxybutynin works

Oxybutynin is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
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Medicine brands for Oxybutynin

Oxyspas
Cipla Ltd
â‚ą134 to â‚ą248
2 variant(s)
Oxyspas
Tropan
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
â‚ą84 to â‚ą225
5 variant(s)
Tropan
Cystran
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
â‚ą125 to â‚ą238
2 variant(s)
Cystran
Trasicor
Novartis India Ltd
â‚ą269 to â‚ą269
1 variant(s)
Trasicor
Oxylax
East West Pharma
â‚ą105 to â‚ą105
1 variant(s)
Oxylax
Nocturin
Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
â‚ą40 to â‚ą76
2 variant(s)
Nocturin
Oxybutin
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
â‚ą74 to â‚ą175
2 variant(s)
Oxybutin
Transicor
Novartis India Ltd
â‚ą85 to â‚ą85
1 variant(s)
Transicor

Expert advice for Oxybutynin

  • Oxybutynin treats symptoms of an overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate and controlling urination.
  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
  • It may cause dizziness and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Dry mouth, dry eyes, and constipation may occur as a side effect. Maintain good oral hygiene, drink water frequently, chew sugarless gum, and wear contact lenses with caution.
  • It can take up to 4 weeks before you see any improvement in your symptoms. Keep taking it as prescribed.
  • Oxybutynin treats symptoms of an overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate and controlling urination.
  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
  • It may cause dizziness and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Dry mouth, dry eyes, and constipation may occur as a side effect. Maintain good oral hygiene, drink water frequently, chew sugarless gum, and wear contact lenses with caution.
  • It can take up to 4 weeks before you see any improvement in your symptoms. Keep taking it as prescribed.

Frequently asked questions for Oxybutynin

No, oxybutynin is not a controlled substance
No, oxybutynin is not a diuretic, antibiotic or a pain killer
Such comparisons between drugs cannot be drawn. Therapeutic indication and application of each of the drugs are based on clinical evidences
Oxybutynin relaxes the bladder muscle
No, oxybutynin is not a blood thinner or an opiate. But it is an anticholinergic drug
Oxybutynin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
There are no known interactions between ibuprofen and oxybutynin. However, please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use
Yes, constipation is a common side effect of oxybutynin treatment. It may also cause bloating
Yes, oxybutynin may make you feel sleepy
No, oxybutynin is not known to cause dementia, but it can interact with the drugs used for the treatment of dementia
Yes, blurred vision/ swelling/ water retention are common side effects of oxybutynin treatment. However, there are no known effects of oxybutynin on body weight and blood pressure.
Oxybutynin can be taken with Tamsulosin. Tamsulosin is given along when oxybutynin alone fails to control symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Oxybutynin helps in providing relief from symptoms of overactive bladder (urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency).