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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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Women with Overactive Bladder (OAB) Suffer More
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Overactive Bladder at a Young Age?: Ask the Expert
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Get the Word on Overactive Bladder: Get Your Life Back!
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Overactive Bladder During the Holidays: Hold on, Santa!
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From Our Sources
Study: Detrol ER eases overactive bladder in women
Research presented at the annual meeting of the American Urogynecologic Society has found that Detrol ER (tolterodine) appears to significantly... Read more »
Topical gel for overactive bladder effective in new trials
Drugmaker Watson Pharmaceuticals is reporting that data from three new studies shows that its new topical treatment for overactive bladder syndrome... Read more »
Study links acid to overactive bladder
Australian scientists say they've found a link between high acid content in urine and overactive bladder (OAB). The study, published in the British... Read more »
Tips on ways to "retrain" your overactive bladder
Is it possible to retrain your overactive bladder? Experts say it is. The secret, they say, is to wait several minutes when you feel the urge to... Read more »
Overactive Bladder May Also Be Hypersensitive
A new study in South Korea has found that women with overactive bladder may have a hypersensitive bladder as well. The study of 55 patients with OAB... Read more »
Top 10 Myths About Overactive Bladder
Overactive Bladder Only Happens in Older Women According to the National Association for Continence (NAFC). While OAB is more common in post-menopausal women, about 17% of women over age 18 (and 16% of men) have OAB. After 40, that number...
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