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In this Article

• What is oxybutynin transdermal (Oxytrol)?
• What are the possible side effects of oxybutynin transdermal (Oxytrol)?
• What is the most important information I should know about oxybutynin transdermal (Oxytrol)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using oxybutynin transdermal (Oxytrol)?
• How should I use oxybutynin transdermal (Oxytrol)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Oxytrol)?
• What happens if I overdose (Oxytrol)?
• What should I avoid while using oxybutynin transdermal (Oxytrol)?
• What other drugs will affect oxybutynin transdermal (Oxytrol)?
• Where can I get more information?

What happens if I miss a dose (Oxytrol)?

If you forget to change a patch on your scheduled day, remove and replace the patch as soon as you remember. Wear the patch until your next regular patch-changing day. Do not change your schedule, even if you wear the new patch for less that 3 days.

Do not apply two patches at the same time to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Oxytrol)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include restlessness, tingly feeling, fever, uneven heart rate, vomiting, and urinating less than usual or not at all.

What should I avoid while using oxybutynin transdermal (Oxytrol)?

Oxybutynin can cause blurred vision, drowsiness, or dizziness. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of oxybutynin.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated while you are using oxybutynin transdermal.

Do not expose the oxybutynin transdermal transdermal patch to sunlight. It should be worn under clothing.

Tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by oxybutynin.

What other drugs will affect oxybutynin transdermal (Oxytrol)?

Before using oxybutynin transdermal, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• atropine (Donnatal, and others);
• belladonna;
• clidinium (Quarzan);
• dicyclomine (Bentyl);
• glycopyrrolate (Robinul);
• hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin, and others);
• mepenzolate (Cantil);
• methantheline (Provocholine);
• methscopolamine (Pamine);
• propantheline (Pro-Banthine);
• scopolamine (Transderm-Scop);
• antibiotics such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, Erythrocin), itraconazole (Sporanox), or ketoconazole (Nizoral).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with oxybutynin transdermal. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about oxybutynin transdermal.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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