Long-Term Care Survey Alert
DRUG ALERT:
Check Out The Skin Patch For Overactive Bladder
Published on Thu Jul 24, 2003 
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Good news for people with overactive bladders: The Food & Drug Administration recently approved a new skin patch (Oxytrol) that can ease jumpy bladders. Data show the patch produces anticholinergic side effects (constipation, dry mouth, etc.) similar to that of a placebo. For more info, go to www.fda.gov/cder/foi/label/2003/21351_oxytrol_lbl.pdf.)
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