Comparing Oxybutynin vs Tolterodine

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Oxybutynin

Tolterodine

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, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Frequency. Tolterodine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Oxybutynin has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 459 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect.

Tolterodine has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Dry mouth (32.0%)
Constipation (4.8%)
Dizziness (4.8%)
Sweating (4.6%)
Drowsiness (4.1%)
Itching (3.9%)
Nausea (3.7%)

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Dry mouth (23.4%)
Headaches (14.3%)
Constipation (7.8%)
Dry eyes (6.5%)
Tiredness (5.2%)
Dizziness (3.9%)
Irritability (3.9%)

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Drug Class

Urinary antispasmodics

Urinary antispasmodics

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	100 each
Strength	5 mg
Per unit^*	$0.32
Cost^*	$32.05

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Quantity	30 each
Strength	2 mg
Per unit^*	$2.62
Cost^*	$78.71

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Dosage Forms

Oral solution
Oral syrup
Oral tablet
Oral tablet, extended release

Oral capsule, extended release
Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

2.3 hours

3.7 hours

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category B No proven risk in humans

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 285 drugs are known to interact with Oxybutynin:

5 major drug interactions (65 brand and generic names)
260 moderate drug interactions (1104 brand and generic names)
20 minor drug interactions (403 brand and generic names)

A total of 382 drugs are known to interact with Tolterodine:

6 major drug interactions (67 brand and generic names)
356 moderate drug interactions (1405 brand and generic names)
20 minor drug interactions (405 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Ask your doctor before using oxyBUTYnin together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol... View more

Ask your doctor before using tolterodine together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 16, 1975

March 25, 1998

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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Professional Resources

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