Compare Vesicare vs Ditropan

Compare Vesicare

vs Ditropan

Compare Vesicare to Ditropan. To make a decision about Vesicare vs Ditropan, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Vesicare or Ditropan

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Uses of Vesicare

Vesicare is also known by the generic name Solifenacin

USES:
This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, solifenacin improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics.

Uses of Ditropan

Ditropan is also known by the generic name Oxybutynin Chloride

USES:
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (e.g., overactive bladder). It relaxes the muscles in the bladder to help decrease problems of urgency and frequent urination. Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics.

The manufacturer does not recommend using this medication in children younger than 5 years of age.

Vesicare and Ditropan Have 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Vesicare and Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Vesicare and Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Vesicare and Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Vesicare and Ditropan.

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Vesicare Has 2 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Ditropan

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan. Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Vesicare and Ditropan.

Ditropan Has 11 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Vesicare

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Bladder - Cystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in the Eye - Ocular Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan.

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Vesicare and Ditropan Have 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Vesicare and Ditropan. Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Vesicare and Ditropan. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Vesicare and Ditropan.

Vesicare Has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Ditropan

Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan. Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan. Dry Eye is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Vesicare but not Ditropan. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Vesicare and Ditropan.

Ditropan Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Ditropan

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ditropan but not Vesicare.

Decreased Sweating is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ditropan but not Vesicare.

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ditropan but not Vesicare.

Dryness of the Nose - Dry Nose is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ditropan but not Vesicare.

Throat Dryness - Dry Throat is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ditropan but not Vesicare.

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Vesicare and Ditropan Treat 11 Conditions in Common

Urine Leakage When there is a Strong Desire to Void - Urinary Urge Incontinence is treated by both Vesicare and Ditropan.

Overactive Bladder - Bladder Hyperactivity is treated by both Vesicare and Ditropan.

Needing to Urinate Immediately - Urinary Urgency is treated by both Vesicare and Ditropan.

Frequent Urination - Increased Urinary Frequency is treated by both Vesicare and Ditropan.

Vesicare has 12 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Vesicare.

Vesicare Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Gastric Retention - Problem Emptying Stomach Contents is a contraindication of Vesicare.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach or Intestine Blockage is a contraindication of Vesicare.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Vesicare.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Vesicare.

Relative Contraindications

Bladder Outflow Obstruction - Blockage of Urinary Bladder is a contraindication of Vesicare.

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Vesicare.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Vesicare.

Gastrointestinal Hypomotility - Decreased Motility Function of Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Vesicare.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Vesicare.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Vesicare.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Vesicare.

Torsades de Pointes - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes is a contraindication of Vesicare.

Ditropan has 23 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Ditropan.

Ditropan Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Gastric Retention - Problem Emptying Stomach Contents is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach or Intestine Blockage is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Relative Contraindications

Bladder Outflow Obstruction - Blockage of Urinary Bladder is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Gastrointestinal Hypomotility - Decreased Motility Function of Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Severe Ulcerative Colitis is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Toxic Megacolon is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Contraindication Warnings

Atony of Colon is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Drowsy - Drowsiness is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Hiatal Hernia is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Sinus Tachycardia is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Ditropan.

Vesicare - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include fast/irregular heartbeat, agitation.

Ditropan - Symptoms of overdose may include
delirium and paralysis.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.