An overactive bladder, also known as urge incontinence, is a condition in which your bladder muscles are weakened and you are unable to control your urine. Symptoms of overactive bladder include urinating when you sneeze, laugh or exercise. You can also experience the sudden need to use the bathroom. In some cases, you may just dribble urine at inopportune moments. However, some prescription medications are available to treat overactive bladder.
Darifenacin
Drugs.com says that darifenacin is a medication that works to decrease the muscle spasms in your bladder and kidneys. Its common and less serious side effects include diarrhea, constipation, headache, dry mouth, blurry vision, sore throat, body aches or the flu. Darfenacin's serious effects include decreased urination, severe stomach pain, intense thirst and burning pain when urinating. This medication is a tablet that should be taken as your doctor advises.
Imipramine
The National Library of Medicine says that imipramine is a medication that typically treats overactive bladder in children. This is commonly known as bedwetting. Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressan,t and its side effects include nausea, vomiting, a fast heartbeat, fatigue, weakness, a headache, stomach cramps and seizures. It is important to know that imipramine can increase your risk of suicidal behavior. You should tell your doctor if you notice your child becoming more aggressive, hostile, depressed or agitated. Typically, children ages 6 years and older will take 25 mg/day of imipramine.
Trospium
Trospium, like imipramine and darifenacin, is used to treat overactive bladder. Trospium is an anticholinergic medication that relaxes the bladder muscles to prevent frequent and uncontrolled urination. Side effects of this medication include constipation, dry mouth and headache. Sometimes Trospium can cause such serious side effects as trouble breathing, itching, trouble urinating and hives. MedlinePlus indicates that you should avoid drinking alcohol while taking trospium because the mixture can make you very sleepy. Trospium is a tablet that is typically taken twice a day one hour before eating.
