Overactive Bladder · Short answers
OAB pills: anticholinergic vs beta-3 medicines
Anticholinergic pills, like oxybutynin, calm the bladder muscle.
The short answer
Anticholinergic pills, like oxybutynin, calm the bladder muscle.
A closer look
They can cause dry mouth, constipation, and in older adults, may affect memory. Beta-3 agonists relax the bladder in a different way.
They tend to have fewer of those side effects, but can raise blood pressure in some people. Both take a few weeks to work fully.
What you can do next
If your pill isn't working or causes side effects, schedule a visit to discuss options.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
Nothing on this page replaces an exam at our Johns Creek or Cumming office. If the situation sounds urgent, go to an emergency department; otherwise call us and we will offer the openings we have.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
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OAB pills: anticholinergic vs beta-3 medicines?
Anticholinergic pills, like oxybutynin, calm the bladder muscle.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention overactive bladder when you book, and we will place the visit.
Request an appointment at Advanced Urology. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.