Of the medications prescribed for urinary incontinence, hormonal preparations and alpha-blockers cause the most concern. It is a classic anticholinergic medication that stops muscle contractions in the normal bladder. Oxybutynin's notable side effects are dry mouth, dry skin, visual blurring, nausea and constipation. Hyoscyamine sulfate, like oxybutynin chloride, is an anticholinergic and antispasmotic drug. It is prescribed for the treatment of urge incontinence .
Tricyclic antidepressants have anticholinergic effects.
Many experts believe that tricyclic antidepressants are beneficial because they decrease nighttime incontinence and are useful for the management of urge incontinence . Doxazosin is prescribed for the treatment of urinary outflow obstruction in BPH and for hypertension. The typical dose is 1-8 mg, taken once daily. Like doxazosin, terazosin is prescribed for the treatment of urinary outflow obstruction in BPH, as well as for hypertension. The typical dose is 1-10 mg, taken once daily.