GYNECOLOGY:

 medications for incontinence

Many times, urinary incontinence can be corrected with the help of medications. Often, medications are used in conjunction with other treatments. Drugs commonly used to treat incontinence include:

• Anticholinergic/antispasmodic drugs. These prescription medications calm an overactive bladder, so they may be helpful for urge incontinence.

• Antidepressants.  Antidepressants may occasionally be used in combination with other medications to treat incontinence. It can help the bladder muscle relax, while causing the smooth muscles at the bladder neck to contract.

• Antibiotics. If incontinence is due to a urinary tract infection, a doctor can successfully treat the problem with antibiotics.