WHAT IS FLAVOXATE AND COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

What is it and what is it used for

It can treat bladder spasms, discomfort when passing urine, urinary frequency, urgency and incontinence.

Availability : Prescription

Type of medicine : A urinary antimuscarinic antispasmodic medicine

Brand Names : Urispas 200

Forms : Tablets

May Treat : Polyuria, urinary urgency, urine incontinence

Driving : This medication may cause dizziness. Use caution.

Precautions

• Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking flavoxate it is important that your doctor knows:
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you have a heart condition, such as an unusual heart rhythm, problems with the blood vessels in your heart, or heart failure.
• If you have any problems with your prostate gland.
• If you have any of the following conditions: increased pressure in your eye (glaucoma); hiatus hernia; an overactive thyroid gland; high blood pressure; a condition causing muscle weakness, called myasthenia gravis.
• If you have a condition which could cause a blockage in your stomach, bowel or urinary tract, or if you have noticed any blood in your stools.
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
• If you are taking any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.

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Side effects

Common side effects	What can I do if I experience this?
Feeling dizzy or sleepy; blurred vision	If this happens, do not drive and do not use tools or machines
Feeling sick (nausea), indigestion	Eat simple meals - avoid rich or spicy foods
Diarrhoea	Drink plenty of water to replace lost fluids
Dry mouth	Try chewing sugar-free gum or sucking sugar-free sweets
Headache	Ensure you are drinking the recommended amount of water each day. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headaches continue, let your doctor know
Feeling confused or nervous, a fast heartbeat, skin rash, pain when passing urine, difficulty swallowing	If any of these become troublesome, speak with your doctor

Things to note

• If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to the tablets, please speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

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