Here's a look at drugs commonly used to treat bladder control problems and their possible side effects. Medications combined with behavioral treatment might be more effective than medication alone. Anticholinergic drugs block the action of the chemical messenger acetylcholine.

The only over-the-counter medication approved for overactive bladder (OAB) is Oxytrol for Women (oxybutynin). It's a patch that’s applied to your skin, but it should only be used by women. The best prescription OAB medications are anticholinergics and beta-3 adrenergic agonists.

Compare risks and benefits of common medications used for Urinary Incontinence. Find the most popular drugs, view ratings and user reviews.

People who have bladder control problems have trouble stopping the flow of urine from the bladder. This problem is also called urinary incontinence. It can be caused by a number of conditions, and doctors prescribe different medication classes to treat inability to control your bladder.

For urge incontinence, medications known as anticholinergics/antimuscarinics (Detrol, Ditropan XL, Enablex, Gemtesa, Oxytrol, Urispas, and Vesicare) can prevent bladder spasms. Detrol, Ditropan...