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Overactive Bladder Symptoms

FDA approves gel for overactive bladder

July 13, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new topical gel to help treat symptoms of overactive bladder. Gelnique is a once-daily topical dose of oxybutynin chloride gel that is applied to the thigh, abdomen, upper arm, or shoulder. Researchers say that because the gel is delivered through the skin it is not metabolized in the liver, which means patients may see fewer side effects such as dry mouth and constipation. The drug’s maker says the gel will be available in spring 2009.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Women with Overactive Bladder (OAB) Suffer More
By Nancy Muller , Health Expert

...nationwide research in which we learned that women with symptoms of overactive bladder, or OAB,... Read more »

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Get the Word on Overactive Bladder - Get Your Life Back!
By Nancy Muller , Health Expert

...Regardless of where you are in the continuum of life, if symptoms of overactive bladder -... Read more »

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The CaringBridge: Social Networking in the Time of Crisis
By Nancy Muller , Health Expert

...nationwide, online survey of women ages 40 - 65 with symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB). ... Read more »

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When Your Incontinence Is a Symptom of Something Else
By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health Expert

I always find it interesting that while I am taking care of a patient for something, often... Read more »

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Combating the Aging Process
By Nancy Muller , Health Expert

While at NAFC, we have long echoed the mantra that loss of bladder or bowel control is not an... Read more »

Health Guide

Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urge Incontinence
...sacral nerves to help retrain them. InterStim is reserved for the treatment of urinary retention and the symptoms of overactive bladder in patients who have failed or could not tolerate less... Read more »
References
...Wassel-Fyr C, Subak L, Brubaker L, Van Den Eeden SK, et al. Childhood urinary symptoms predict adult overactive bladder symptoms. J Urol. 2006;175(3 Pt 1):989-993.Hartmann K, Viswanathan M,... Read more »
Incontinence 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... Read more »
What are the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?"
The hallmark Alzheimer's symptom is forgetfulness. Not the usual loss of keys in someone who has always lost his keys, or the forgetting a nephew's birthday, but true forgetfulness. According to the... Read more »
What are the symptoms of GERD?"
The hallmark GERD symptom is heartburn. This symptom of acid reflux involves a burning sensation in the mid-sternum area, thus the name heartburn. Another acid reflux disease symptom is... Read more »

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