Oxytrol (oxybutynin) is a medication used to manage overactive bladder, a condition in which you no longer have control of your bladder muscles. Oxytrol belongs to a class of medications called anticholinergics. Oxytrol is available as a patch and should be applied to your stomach, hip, or buttock, says the National Library of Medicine. Typical dosage is 3.9 milligrams daily.
Routine Side Effects
Oxytrol's routine side effects include diarrhea, nausea, heartburn and gas, according to MedlinePlus. It can also cause dry mouth, blurry vision, stomach pain, confusion, dry eyes, weakness, flushing and a rash. Other side effects include headache, dizziness, joint or back pain, nervousness, flushing of your skin, constipation, dry eyes and edema (swelling) of your hands, feet, arms and lower legs. Drugs.com says that Oxytrol can also cause redness, irritation and changes in your skin color at the patch application site. It can cause restlessness and trouble sleeping.
Serious Side Effects
Drugs.com warns that Oxytrol can also cause fever, arrythmia (irregular heartbeat), pain, trouble urinating and intense blistering and itching even after removing the patch. Sometimes Oxytrol can also cause tachycardia (a fast heartbeat) or palpitations (a pounding heartbeat). Talk to your doctor if you develop any of these dangerous side effects.
Miscellaneous Concerns
Do not use Oxytrol if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. You may develop hives, trouble breathing and angioedema (facial, lip and tongue swelling). Call 911 at the first onset of any of these symptoms.
MedlinePlus says that you should avoid combining Oxytrol with erythromycin, amiodarone, aspirin, ibuprofen, clarithromycin and tetracycline. These drugs can interact with Oxytrol and provoke the aforementioned side effects. Tell your doctor about your prescription and non-prescription medications as these can also interact with Oxytrol.
Avoid Oxytrol if you suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia (a condition in which your prostate gland is enlarged), bladder problems and glaucoma (increased eye pressure), says the National Library of Medicine.
It is unclear whether Oxytrol is hazardous to your baby during breast-feeding and pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are nursing or pregnant.
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