Oxybutynin Alternatives Compared
Oxybutynin | Gemtesa | Solifenacin |
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Oxybutynin | Gemtesa (vibegron) | Solifenacin |
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Prescription and OTC
Oxybutynin helps to relieve symptoms of an overactive bladder and urinary incontinence but it may cause side effects such as a dry mouth and constipation. Prescribed for Overactive Bladder... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Overactive Bladder. Gemtesa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Overactive Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Frequency, Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity. solifenacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Overactive Bladder
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More about Oxybutynin | More about Gemtesa (vibegron) | More about Solifenacin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oxybutynin has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 453 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Gemtesa has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 172 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Solifenacin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 199 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: oxybutynin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Gemtesa side effects in more detail. |
See also: solifenacin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ditropan XL, Gelnique, Oxytrol, Oxytrol for Women |
N/A |
VESIcare, VESIcare LS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2.3 hours |
30.8 hours |
68 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 281 drugs are known to interact with oxybutynin:
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A total of 17 drugs are known to interact with Gemtesa:
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A total of 487 drugs are known to interact with solifenacin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
July 16, 1975 |
December 23, 2020 |
November 19, 2004 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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