Posted by ed_uk on May 23, 2006, at 14:49:54
In reply to Trouble urinating on various meds?, posted by Reggie BoStar on May 23, 2006, at 9:57:11
Cymbalta is by far the most likely culprit. Other drugs which inhibit the reuptake of NE produce similar effects. Buspar might possibly be playing a small role.
In an emergency, the urinary retention could be treated with tamsulosin (Flomax) or alfuzosin (Uroxatral), which would probably avoid the need to catheterise if taken early enough.
If necessary, tamsulosin or alfuzosin can be taken regularly to reverse the urinary side effects of noradrenergic drugs such as Cymbalta. Unfortunately, tamsulosin and alfuzosin have side effects of their own.
Ed
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