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. 2008 Winter;10(1):6-13.

Maximizing the treatment of overactive bladder in the elderly

Scott A Macdiarmid  1
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Maximizing the treatment of overactive bladder in the elderly

Scott A Macdiarmid. Rev Urol. 2008 Winter.

Abstract

Overactive bladder syndrome affects millions of elderly people in the United States and is equally prevalent in men and women. Its impact on quality of life can be devastating, especially to elderly patients with other medical comorbidities. In order to maximize care, health care providers must be able to make the correct diagnosis and have a working knowledge of available therapies. Data exist supporting the efficacy and safety of nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic therapies.

Keywords: Antimuscarinic agents; Behavioral therapy; Elderly; Incontinence; Overactive bladder syndrome.

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Reduction in urge incontinence episodes in elderly and nonelderly patients treated with 4 mg extended-release tolterodine. UUI, urgency urinary incontinence. Data from Zinner NR et al.
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Concomitant medications used by participants aged 85 years or older. Reprinted with permission from Ruscin JM et al.
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