There are many treatment options for incontinence.  One of these treatment options may be medication prescribed by your physician.  Let’s review the different classes of medication used for incontinence and how these medications treat the condition.

Anticholinergic drugs are used to treat incontinence. They act by blocking the chemical messenger, acetylcholine, which is responsible for stimulating bladder contractions.  The goal of anticholinergics is to limit the number of unwanted bladder contractions.

Topical estrogen is also used in the treatment of incontinence.  It is a cream that is applied directly to the vaginal and urethral tissue with the goal of increasing blood flow … Continue Reading