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Health Encyclopedia: Incontinence Medications

Medications


A number of medications are available that increase sphincter or pelvic muscle strength or relax the bladder, making it able to hold more urine. Medications are prescribed for all kinds of incontinence, but they are generally most helpful for urge incontinence.

Medications Specifically for Urge Incontinence

Anticholinergics. Anticholinergics work in the following ways:

  • Inhibit the involuntary contractions of the bladder
  • Increase capacity of the bladder
  • Delay the initial urge to void

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Expert & Community Posts

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Cymbalta Approved for Fibromyalgia
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...Today Eli Lilly and Co. announced the FDA approval of Cymbalta (duloxetine HCI) for the... Read more »

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Will Cymbalta Become the Second Drug Approved for Fibromyalgia?
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...U.S. Food and Drug Administration requesting that Cymbalta (duloxetine) be approved for the... Read more »

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Antidepressants: Cymbalta
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...seen the television commercials or magazine ads for Cymbalta, and you might be wondering what... Read more »

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My Depression Connection Question of the Week: Medication Side Effects
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...And so today...I want to bring up the topic of SIDE EFFECTS.   It seems that no matter what... Read more »

Health Guide

Headaches: Cluster: Treatment
...sertraline (Zoloft) and selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as duloxetine (Cymbalta) and venlafaxine (Effexor). It is very important that patients not combine a... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Medications
...they act directly on two chemical messengers in the brain -- norepinephrine and serotonin.Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is gaining attention as a treatment for fibromyalgia. In a 2004 study, 207 patients... Read more »
Migraine Medication, Medicine
...(Zoloft) -- and selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), such as duloxetine (Cymbalta) and venlafaxine (Effexor). It is very important that patients not combine a triptan... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Medications
...significant depression. They include fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil). Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a new antidepressant that is classified as a selective serotonin and... Read more »
Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
...and advised doctors to prescribe their patients only small amounts of venlafaxine pills.Duloxetine (Cymbalta) also acts on both serotonin and norepinephrine. The drug was granted FDA approval in... Read more »

Medications

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Duloxetine is used to treat major depression and anxiety. It is also used to relieve nerve pain... Read more »

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...periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »

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...antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed. Side Effects See also Warning section.... Read more »

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...response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may start you at a low... Read more »

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...such as MDMA/"ecstasy," amphetamine. (See also Side Effects section.) Tell your doctor or... Read more »

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