Medicines and Urinary Symptoms

Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause urinary symptoms. A few examples include: Antihistamines. Decongestants. Opioid pain medicines. Tricyclic antidepressants. If you develop a urinary problem after taking a medicine: Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine to determine whether you should stop…

Medicines and Urinary Symptoms

Topic Overview

Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause urinary symptoms. A few examples include:

  • Antihistamines.
  • Decongestants.
  • Opioid pain medicines.
  • Tricyclic antidepressants.

If you develop a urinary problem after taking a medicine:

  • Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine to determine whether you should stop taking it or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary.
  • If you are taking a nonprescription medicine, stop taking the medicine. Call your doctor if you feel you need to continue taking the medicine.

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Current as ofDecember 19, 2018

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
H. Michael O’Connor, MD, MMEd, FRCPC – Emergency Medicine

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