Can I drink alcohol with Oxybutynin?

Yes, with care. Avoid when starting or increasing your dose. Alcohol can make you very sleepy and may make you need to pee more at night.

Can I drink tea with Oxybutynin?

Yes, with care. Cut down on tea as caffeine can increase how much you pee and worsen bladder symptoms.

Can I drink coffee with Oxybutynin?

Yes, with care. Cut down on coffee as caffeine can increase how much you pee and worsen bladder symptoms.

Can I drink cola with Oxybutynin?

Yes, with care. Cut down on cola as caffeine can increase how much you pee and worsen bladder symptoms.

Can I drink energy drinks with Oxybutynin?

Yes, with care. Cut down on energy drinks as caffeine can increase how much you pee and worsen bladder symptoms.

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Alcohol can increase drowsiness, and caffeine may worsen bladder symptoms while taking oxybutynin.

Also sold as Cystrin, Ditropan XL, Lyrinel XL, Velariq. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.

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Should I take Oxybutynin with food?: With or without food
Can I drink alcohol with Oxybutynin?: Yes, with care. Avoid when starting or increasing your dose. Alcohol can make you very sleepy and may make you need to pee more at night.
Can I drink tea with Oxybutynin?: Yes, with care. Cut down on tea as caffeine can increase how much you pee and worsen bladder symptoms.
Can I drink coffee with Oxybutynin?: Yes, with care. Cut down on coffee as caffeine can increase how much you pee and worsen bladder symptoms.
Can I drink cola with Oxybutynin?: Yes, with care. Cut down on cola as caffeine can increase how much you pee and worsen bladder symptoms.
Can I drink energy drinks with Oxybutynin?: Yes, with care. Cut down on energy drinks as caffeine can increase how much you pee and worsen bladder symptoms.

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1 · What do you take?

Oxybutyninalso Aspire, Ditropan, Cystrin

Alcohol can increase drowsiness, and caffeine may worsen bladder symptoms while taking oxybutynin.

You can take oxybutynin with or without food. Avoid alcohol when starting or increasing your dose as it can make you very sleepy. Cutting down on caffeine may help reduce bladder symptoms. Drink plenty of water if you have constipation or diarrhoea.

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2 · What do you want to eat or drink?

When to take it: With or without food

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