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Medicines and Urinary Symptoms

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

  • Antihistamines.
  • Decongestants.
  • Opiate 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.
By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Revised April 12, 2011

Last Revised: April 12, 2011

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine

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