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Medicines
Some medicines can cause problems in the way the bladder and bowel work.
Sometimes over the counter, non-prescription tablets can make bladder control and bowel problems worse. Always have these checked by your doctor or pharmacist.
Medicines that cause problems for the bladder
Medicines that can cause problems for the bladder include:
- Fluid tablets
- Antihistamines
- Blood pressure tablets
- Strong pain killers
- Antidepressants
- Parkinson's tablets
- Sleeping tablets
- Constipation medicine
Medicines that cause problems for the bowel
Medicines that can cause problems for the bowel include:
- Antidepressants
- Sleeping tablets
- Parkinson's tablets
- Anti-inflammatory tablets
- Strong pain killers
- Laxatives
- Fluid tablets
- Medicines used for bladder control
If you, or the person you are caring for, have any problems, ask your doctor to check any medicines or talk with a pharmacist or continence nurse advisor.
Page last updated 29 Feb 2008