Possible Side Effects of the Oxybutynin Patch
The
oxybutynin patch has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and are then compared to side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
In these studies, the most common side effects of the
oxybutynin patch included:
- Itching at the patch application site -- in up to 16.8 percent of people
- Dry mouth -- up to 9.6 percent (see Oxytrol and Dry Mouth)
- Redness at the patch application site -- up to 8.3 percent
- Constipation -- up to 3.3 percent (see Oxytrol and Constipation)
- Rash at the patch application site -- up to 3.3 percent
- Diarrhea -- up to 3.2 percent
- Vision changes -- up to 2.5 percent
- Painful urination -- up to 2.4 percent.
Final Thoughts on Oxybutynin Patch Side Effects
You may experience some or none of the oxybutynin patch side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand whether you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking the drug or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of the oxybutynin patch, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
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