Advanced Care Program: Incontinence

Medications & Bladder Control

Medications that you are taking may have an affect on your ability to control your bladder. Some medications can increase urine production, such as diuretics, or have an affect on the bladder muscle or outlet which can cause incontinence

Medications that can have an affect on bladder control include:

• Diuretics (Hydrochlorothiazide, Lasix, Demadex, Dyazide)
• Sedatives & muscle relaxers (Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Soma)
• Narcotics (Percocet, Demerol, morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone)
• Antihistamines (Benadryl, Chlor-Trimeton)
• Anticholinergics (Pro-Banthine, Atropine)
• Antipsychotics & antidepressants (Elavil, Prolixin, Haldol)
• Calcium channel blockers (Calan, Procardia, Cardizem)

If you are taking any of these medications, do NOT stop taking them without discussing with your doctor.

More Incontinence Topics

Types of Incontinence
Diet & Bladder Control
Treatments for Incontinence
Medications & Bladder Control
Pelvic Floor Exercises
Pelvic Floor Stimulation
Behavioral Training