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Is Dry Mouth A Symptom Of Diabetes

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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What are your oral health needs?
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...during the course of treating his or her patients with diabetes. Depending on a variety of... Read more »

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End of Life Care and Diet
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...to improve blood sugar control in a patient with diabetes, certain restrictions can cause more... Read more »

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Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Hyperventilation
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...additional symptoms of excess gas, belching, bloating or dry mouth. They may feel weak, have... Read more »

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What to Do If You Have Ketones
By Gina Capone , Health Expert

...Dehydration can cause ketones as well.   I then called my diabetes team and told them what was... Read more »

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Cymbalta
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...loss of appetite Fatigue, drowsiness or dizziness Dry mouth Increased sweating Blurred vision... Read more »

Health Guide

Frequently Ask Questions
...sticky.What are other causes of dry mouth?Some diseases affect the salivary glands. Sjögren's syndrome and diabetes can cause dry mouth. Injury to the head or neck can damage the nerves that tell... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Symptoms
...dieting, which may either be restrictive dieting or binge-eating and purging.Young women who have both diabetes and eating disorders may have normal weight or even be overweight from the effects... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Diagnosis
...flashes during menopause.Medication Side Effects. Many drugs, including some for high blood pressure, diabetes, and thyroid disorders, can produce symptoms of anxiety. Withdrawal from certain... Read more »
Colds and the Flu: Treatment
...avoid high doses.Large doses can also interfere with anticoagulant medications, blood tests used in diabetes, and stool tests.Vitamin E or multivitamin supplements do not appear to be helpful in... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Medications
...fibromyalgia patients than in those taking tricyclics for depression. Side effects most often reported include dry mouth, blurred vision, sexual dysfunction, weight gain, difficulty in urinating,... Read more »

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