Are There Any Medications For Overactive Bladder While Travelling?

Posted on Sat, 12 Sep 2015

Question: Is there a drug I can take prior to a road trip that could prevent me from having to stop so often (about every 45 minutes to a an hour) to urinate?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Short term treatment would not be advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

There are medications to relax the bladder wall such as tolterodine, oxybutynin as part of treatment for overactive bladder. However, higher dosing just for the purpose of trip can lead to urinary retention and would not be recommended. It takes time for the capacity of bladder to increase. BPH and UTIs should also be taken into consideration before initiating drugs. Centrally acting prochlorperazine can also be useful, in consultation with your doctor, provided you are not driving.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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