What are the concerns related to using long-acting or extended-release anticholinergic agents over long time periods? Are other medications available that would better ameliorate urinary incontinence?

A new study suggests that more women are being prescribed beta-3 agonists over anticholinergics for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB), suggesting that more clinicians may be choosing this ...

A patient’s decision to take any prescription medication is a very personal one that requires the patient to weigh several variables, including the potential benefit the medication could provide as ...

OAB is commonly treated with a class of medicines called anticholinergics or antimuscarinics. These medicines block chemicals in your body that help the bladder to squeeze. By blocking these chemicals ...

Anticholinergic drugs that act on the central nervous system should be avoided when treating people diagnosed with dementia for incontinence and other bladder conditions, a new study confirms.

The American Urologic Association advises caution in the use of anticholinergic medications to treat older or frail adults with OAB. Despite an increased risk of cognitive decline associated with ...

2024 MAY 30 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity Daily News-- Research findings on Obesity, Fitness and Wellness are discussed in a new report. According to news reporting from ...

Before you start treatment with Myrbetriq, tell your doctor and pharmacist which prescription, over-the-counter, and other medications you take. By sharing this information with them, you may help ...

Mr. J. is a 25-year-old male graduate student. Two years ago, he suffered a complete SCI at T4 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Although confined to a wheelchair, he has recovered sufficiently ...

2023 MAY 12 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Information Technology Business Daily-- Investigators discuss new findings in neurogenic bladder. According to news originating from ...

A class of drug commonly used to treat everything from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to depression has now been linked to accelerating the loss of mobility in older age. This adds a new ...