Oxytrol

What is Oxytrol used for?

• Oxytrol is used to treat an overactive bladder.
• Oxytrol may be given to you for other reasons. Talk to your doctor.

Before taking Oxytrol, tell your doctor:

• If you are allergic to Oxytrol; any part of this medicine; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
• If you have any of these health problems: Bowel block, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, slow moving GI (gastrointestinal) tract, or trouble passing urine.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Oxytrol with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Oxytrol?

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take Oxytrol. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how Oxytrol affects you.
• Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions.
• Be careful in hot weather or while being active. Drink lots of fluids to stop fluid loss.
• Good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help with dry mouth. See a dentist often.
• A very bad reaction called angioedema has happened with Oxytrol. Sometimes, this may be life-threatening. Signs may include swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes, tongue, or throat; trouble breathing; trouble swallowing; or unusual hoarseness. Get medical help right away if you have any of these signs.
• If you are 65 or older, use Oxytrol with care. You could have more side effects.
• Some forms of Oxytrol may not be for use in all ages of children. If you have questions, talk with the doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby.

How is Oxytrol best taken?

Use Oxytrol as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Put patch on at the same time of day.
• Do not use patches that are cut or do not look right.
• Take off old patch first.
• Put patch on clean, dry, healthy skin on the buttock, belly, or hip.
• Move the patch site with each new patch. Do not put on the same site for 7 days.
• Do not put the patch on the waistline.
• Do not put on skin where you have just used creams, oils, lotions, powder, or other skin products. The patch may not stick as well.
• Avoid sunlight on treated area.
• Do not rub the patch area during bathing, swimming, showering, or exercise.
• If the patch loosens or falls off, press it back on. If it does not stay, apply a new patch to a different area. Keep to your normal timetable.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Put on a missed patch as soon as you think about it after taking off the old one.
• Keep to your normal timetable.
• Do not put on more than 1 patch at a time.

What are the side effects of Oxytrol that I need to call my doctor about immediately?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI) like blood in the urine, burning or pain when passing urine, feeling the need to pass urine often or right away, fever, lower stomach pain, or pelvic pain.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Feeling confused.
• Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there).
• Feeling agitated.
• Mood changes.
• Fever.
• Not sweating during activities or in warm temperatures.
• Trouble passing urine.
• Very bad belly pain.
• Muscle weakness.

What are some other side effects of Oxytrol?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Feeling dizzy, sleepy, tired, or weak.
• Blurred eyesight.
• Headache.
• Upset stomach.
• Diarrhea or constipation.
• Dry mouth.
• Trouble sleeping.
• Feeling nervous and excitable.
• Irritation where Oxytrol is used.
• Redness.
• Itching.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If overdose is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Oxytrol?

• Store at room temperature protected from light. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Store in pouch until ready for use.
• Use right after opening.
• After you take off a skin patch, be sure to fold the sticky sides of the patch to each other. Throw away used patches where children and pets cannot get to them.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer information use and disclaimer

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Oxytrol, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Oxytrol or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Oxytrol. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.