I asked my doctor for a prescription for Detrol, and he gave me some sample pills. After the third dose, I lost my appetite and became constipated. I had severe pain for four days and nights before a hospital drained me. A catheter and bag were attached to my leg, and the urologist says I'll have to wear this permanently.
Many medications can pose problems for men with enlarged prostates.
Before prescribing a drug like Detrol or Ditropan for overactive bladder, a urologist should do a thorough work-up to make sure there is no obstruction. My doctor has just prescribed Coumadin for atrial fibrillation. I take calcium, vitamin A, vitamin D, folic acid and vitamin B-6. I also take feverfew every day, because it helps prevent migraines, and ginkgo to improve my memory. Both feverfew and ginkgo may increase the risk of bleeding when they are combined with Coumadin.