Oxybutynin: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Oxybutynin. Educational only — not medical advice.
Reported adverse reactions
| Reaction | Highest frequency reported* |
|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 71.4% |
| Dizziness | 16.6% |
| Constipation | 15.1% |
| Somnolence | 14% |
| Nausea | 11.6% |
| Blurred vision | 9.6% |
| Urinary hesitation | 8.5% |
| Headache | 7.5% |
| Urinary tract infection | 6.5% |
| Nervousness | 6.5% |
| Dyspepsia | 6% |
| Urinary retention | 6% |
| Insomnia | 5.5% |
*Highest percentage across placebo-controlled trial tables summarized in current labeling.
Labeled uses
Oxybutynin Chloride is indicated for the relief of symptoms of bladder instability associated with voiding in patients with uninhibited neurogenic or reflex neurogenic bladder (i.e., urgency, frequency, urinary leakage, urge incontinence, dysuria).
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