Question:
what is usually prescribed 4 an overactivebladder?
hi, i know i have an overactive bladder, i took the online test to see if i had the symptons and as u guessed it i do, so i wanted to know what are the usual tests that are performed to treat this and will i have to go to another dr or will my surgeon prescribe the medication for me? — e T. (posted on October 28, 2003)
October 28, 2003
I use 'Ditropan XL'. Works great. See your PCP or an Urologist.
— star .
October 28, 2003
Hi, I had over active bladder too and went to see a urologist, and he put
me on Detrol LA! It worked wonderfully and doesn't cause dry mouth either.
So you might want to ask about that and I think your pcp can prescribe that
for you too! Good Luck to You!
— Melodee S.
October 28, 2003
I was taking Detrol LA before the surgery, but stopped as I knew that I
wouldn't be able to take it as it's a sustained release medicine, and
doesn't completely absorb. Either way it was a really nice break to not
have to pee 4 thousand times a day!
— Michawn
October 28, 2003
what is usually prescribed 4 an overactivebladder? I tried all the pills
and to no avail. Weight loss was what my doc 'prescribed' for me last.
The more I lose the better my control becomes. Amazing. Do you still have
alot to lose or ???
— [Deactivated Member]
October 28, 2003
I did not have an overactive bladder before wls. In the last two months, I
am having real problems with this. My PCP put me on dextrol. It doesn't
seem to be helping. I have actually had several wetting accidents. It is
so unsettling that I have started carrying extra clothes with me just in
case. Yall, I am scared.
— Ann B.
October 29, 2003
My PCP prescribed Detrol LA and it worked wonderfully. I did get dry mouth
for a little while then it went away. I have noticed that since the
surgery it doesn't seem to last as long-I'm sure it is the time release
thing. So on my own I have increased to twice daily. I plan on checking
with the doctor about this at my regular appointment. I had no tests prior
to getting the prescription. It was awesome to not have to pee every hour
at night! Good luck! Lynda ME/FL
— [Deactivated Member]
October 29, 2003
Hi...
Usually urodynamic studies will confirm an overactive bladder (they put
fluid into your bladder and watch how your bladder reacts....how full it
gets before you sense the urge to go, etc.
Usual meds are Ditropan or Detrol
— Tanya C.
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