8% in the placebo group; p = 0
decreased sweating diarrhea difficulty having a bowel movement (stool) drowsiness
Diarrhoea Feelings of restlessness or disorientation
The very common adverse events, occurring in 1 in 10 people or more, are constipation
Background Sweating is a physiologic mechanism of human
dehydration symptoms--feeling very thirsty or hot, being unable to urinate
Oxybutynin may cause drowsiness, blurred vision, dizziness and
Risks Most medicines have side effects which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine
Apply 1 patch twice weekly, patch is to be applied to clean, dry unbroken skin on abdomen, hip or buttock
unusual tiredness or weakness
If contact does occur, rinse with water
Background Sweating is a physiologic mechanism of human thermoregulation
Dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, dry eyes, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, unusual taste in mouth, dry/flushed skin Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
Trouble sleeping
What are the side effects of oxybutynin for sweating? In the Brazilian study: 25% of people experienced intense dry mouth (the most frequent side effect)
RESULTS
Oxybutinin for treatment of Hyperhidrosis Oxybutinin is normally used in the treatment of urinary problems
Titration: Adjust in 5 mg increments weekly as tolerated
) only side effects have been mild difficulty to empty bladder (not as bad as imaginable)
Allergic reactions or angioedema—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs, trouble swallowing or breathing
Drug Description; Indications & Dosage; Heat prostration due to decreased sweating
It took a few days to start working
5mg od in the evening and this was gradually titrated up to a maximum dose of 5mg bd