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Brand Names: Ditropan, Ditropan XL, Oxibutinina, Oxytrol, Uropan
Generic Name: Oxybutynin

What is Oxybutynin? Oxybutynin is anti-cholinergic drug used to relieve urinary and bladder difficulties, including frequent urination and inability to control urination (urge incontinence), by decreasing muscle spasms of the bladder. It is available in oral form, extended release and as a transdermal patch. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

23 patients in the community are taking or have taken Oxybutynin.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 13 56%
Bladder problems 3 13%
General health 2 8%
disease-related symptoms 2 8%
Excess saliva 2 8%
Urinary urgency 1 4%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Oxybutynin.

  0 mg day 5 mg day 10 mg day 15 mg day 20 mg day
  4 Number of Patients: 4 4 Number of Patients: 4 6 Number of Patients: 6 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Oxybutynin or how long patients were taking Oxybutynin before stopping.

Currently taking Oxybutynin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
2
0
2
4
2
3

Stopped taking Oxybutynin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
1
1
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Oxybutynin (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 3 75% Other: 75%
Side effects too severe 1 25% Side effects too severe: 25%


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