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What medicine should I take to control overactive bladder?
Question : What medicine should I take to control overactive bladder?
I think my bladder is only “overactive” because of all the caffeine/coffee I drink, but I’d like to make sure.
I’m quitting caffeine (coffee).
It would be best if you could recommend an over-the-counter medication.
overactive bladder
Best answer:
Answer by Chanteuse_ar
There currently aren’t any over the counter medications that treat overactive bladder. If the problem doesn’t resolve itself in a day or so after you lay off the caffeine, you should see a doctor.
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#2 written by Fox jr. 1 year ago
Your MD (DO or PA) may prescribe an anti-diuretic to help stop frequent urination. The body has its own anti diuretic in the form of a hormone (Anti-diuretic Hormone, aka ADH); but substances such as alcohol inhibit ADH (which is why you find it you have to pee so much when you go drinking). Caffeine may have a similar effect if consumed in too much quantity.
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1] Stop ALL caffeine – coffee, tea, chocolate, sodas with caffeine – colas, Dr, Pepper, Mt. Dew, etc
a] read the labels – even cream and orange sodas can have caffeine , chocolate
2] may take a few days to work, but has helped almost everyone I know who tried it
3] alcohol can affect bladder too – monitor it when you drink to see how it affects your bladder