Bladder Botox Experiences

I have had botox and can highly recommend it. I didn't need any medication after i had the procedure. It's quite common to have it here in NZ as a way of managing your bladder. I think normally they use 300-400ml but i found 200ml was fine for me. Hope that helps:-)

Oh, the amount is how much botox they use, they'll sort that out if you get it done. I didn't really have the urge to pee after botox and i could hold HEAPS so you just have to be vigilant in making sure you to the toilet!!

Good catch, mamazooms. With the dementia diagnoses, nursing homes can have a field day. Yet, the only way I could find out the dementia link was to actually type in to Google “ditropan dementia”. Wow: CONSISTENTLY LINKED.
Concern over high US prescribing levels of common drug linked to dementia
Date: March 27, 2017
Source: European Association of Urology
Summary:
A new analysis raises concern over high prescription rates in the USA of a common drug used to treat overactive bladder. The drug, oxybutynin, when taken orally, is consistently linked with cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly. The analysis shows that oxybutynin, is prescribed in more than a quarter of cases of overactive bladder (27.3%), even though other more suitable drugs are available.

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Here are some more bad effects:
www.rxlist.com/ditropan-drug/patient-images-side-effects.htm#whatis
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT OXYBUTYNIN (DITROPAN, DITROPAN XL, UROTROL)?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to oxybutynin, or if you have untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines), or if you are unable to urinate.
Before using oxybutynin, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, liver or kidney disease, an enlarged prostate, myasthenia gravis, ulcerative colitis, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or a stomach disorder such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or slow digestion.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Oxybutynin can decrease perspiration and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

This medication may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.

There are many other medicines that can interact with oxybutynin. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to any healthcare provider who treats you.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor if you have serious side effects such as hot and dry skin, extreme thirst, severe stomach pain or constipation, pain or burning when you urinate, or if you stop urinating.

I want to share with you my experience with botox. I finally went through with it and had the procedure on July 31st and had 100 units of botox injected into my bladder. It's been 8 weeks since then and so far no regrets. I still get the urge to pee and my bladder holds now about 600ml. I retain more urine now so I catheterize everytime I get the urge to pee because that means my bladder is full. When I measure how much urine comes out after cathing I usually get from 500-600ml. If I get the urge to pee while I'm sleeping I usually cath from 300-500ml. Which tells me that while I sleep my bladder wants to be emptied when it's less full. As for the urgency I feel now it is less strong and no leaks, even when holding 600ml. Before the botox the urge was so strong at 300ml and would leak walking to the bathroom. It took 2 weeks for the botox to kick in and for me to notice any difference. I was scared it didn't work because some people feel the effect much sooner. I didn't receive anesthesia during the procedure so I must admit it was quite painful. It really made my spasms act up since the room is so cold and my back spasms were strong for the following day. Also, I've noticed that I've been more constipated since getting the botox. I'm afraid it affected the muscles in that area because I haven't been this constipated in a long time. I am considering going back to the doctor who gave me a biofeedback treatment that helped with my constipation a couple of years ago. Hopefully that treatment will help. I would love to continue hearing your stories.