Women treated with antimuscarinics for overactive bladder syndrome are more likely to be diagnosed with depression after treatment onset than overactive bladder patients not treated with the ...

Standard stepwise therapy for overactive bladder (OAB) begins with conservative therapies such as lifestyle interventions and behavioral approaches. Medications—anticholinergics or beta-3 agonists—are ...

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 ...

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 ...

—Maybe, say the results of a UK meta-analysis, which found some patients to benefit from the alternative approach. Considering the side effects of certain OAB medications and poor adherence, it’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Overactive bladder is most common in adults over 65 but can also be due to hormonal changes. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating right, and staying hydrated can help control surprise leaks. If ...

If frequent bathroom trips disrupt your life, you are not alone. Women's health expert Kirtly Jones, MD, talks to urogynecologist Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about the complexities of overactive bladder ...

Overactive bladder is a long-term condition that won’t go away on its own and may worsen if a person does not get treatment. The condition can be caused by issues in how the brain and bladder ...