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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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Secondary Causes of Insomnia
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of... Read more »

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Are There Sleep Drugs That Won't Cause "Rebound" Insomnia?
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...take 5 mg of Ambien once or twice a weekfor periodic insomnia. If I take it for more than two... Read more »

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Insomnia and Depression in Young and Old
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...disorders, or for those disorders to worsen with age. Insomnia, of course, means the inability... Read more »

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The Different Types of Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

As we have been discussing, chronic insomnia is insomnia in the absence of other medical,... Read more »

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Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
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I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and... Read more »

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Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Causes of Chronic InsomniaSleep problems seem to run in families. About 35% of people with insomnia have a family history of insomnia, with the mother being the most commonly affected family member.... Read more »
Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Causes of Short-Term or Transient InsomniaA reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This condition is sometimes referred to as adjustment... Read more »
Insomnia: Risk Factors
Studies estimate that between 25 - 33% of adults experience some insomnia each year. In spite of this widespread problem, however, studies suggest that only about 30% of American adults... Read more »
Insomnia: Prognosis
...slept more than 8 hours or less than 6 hours, or who took sleeping pills, had lower survival rates.Insomnia is not life threatening, except in very rare cases, such as in those who have the... Read more »
Insomnia: References
...ReferencesGlass J, Lanctot KL, Herrmann N, Sproule BA, Busto UE. Sedative hypnotics in older people with insomnia: meta-analysis of risks and benefits. BMJ. 2005 Nov 19;331(7526):1169.Ohayon MM.... Read more »

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