Medicines that may cause urinary incontinence in men

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Medicines that may cause urinary incontinence in men

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Prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause involuntary loss of urine. The degree of loss of bladder control will vary from person to person.

Medicines that may make urinary incontinence worse include:

Diuretics, such as furosemide (Lasix) or hydrochlorothiazide (for example, Esidrix).
Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
Antidepressants, such as amitriptyline (for example, Elavil) or doxepin (Sinequan).
Alpha-blockers, such as doxazosin (Cardura) or terazosin (Hytrin).
Sedatives, such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium, for example) or diazepam (Valium, for example).
Narcotics, such as codeine or meperidine (Demerol, for example).
Calcium channel blockers, such as verapamil (for example, Calan) or diltiazem (such as Cardizem).
Nonprescription medicines such as diet, allergy, and cold medicines.

If you notice a urinary problem after taking a prescription or nonprescription medicine, talk with your doctor about another medicine you might use.

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Author	Monica Rhodes
Editor	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology
Last Updated	July 21, 2008

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Last updated:	July 21, 2008
Author:	Monica Rhodes
Reviewed By:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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