Oxybutynin/Ditropan

[Englishman]

I recently had a doctor's appointment and convinced him to pescribe me some oral medication to help with my HH. He decided to let me try out some oxybutynin tablets as I have tried other forms of treatments with limited success.

My appointment reduced me to tears as I was that fed up with everything I've gone through and really can't see me putting up with this condition much longer, I think my doctor sympathised with me and he seemed willing to do whatever he could to help ease my troubles,. I have palmer/plantar HH and have recently devolped axillary too, I think I may have generalised HH aswell because I literally sweat from everywhere except my face when I'm exposed to temperatures anything above "room" temperature.

I'll let you know how I come along.

 

[handslikeclouds]

Sounds promising Keep us posted!

 

[aries86]

Good luck with this I hope it works for you. Hang in there!

 

[Sprawling]

Lots of back posts on Oxybutynin/Ditropan. Remember, every question that you all ask has been answered over and over again in the posts. If you have free time (or sweat) on your hands read through them. There are also some other groups scattered on the Internet that have some great postings and advice. I started with a group back in 2005 that really helped me out. Groups come and go over the years.
The point is that do some searches in order to give yourself a wider perspective.

I'm writing this because currently this group is experiencing a wide influx of new people. It's ok that one asks the same questions over and over again, but it's also interesting to see how they have been answered in prior years.

 

[8888]

Hi Englishman

Have you started taking Oxybutynin? How is it going?

What dose are you taking? and have you noticed any side effects?

I started taking 2.5mgs twice a day 3 days ago and it does seem to be helping, but I am noticing some side effects. I have been getting headaches and dry mouth which is tolerable.
I was told to take 5mgs twice a day but decided to start low to see how I responded, then go up to the higher dose.

 

[Englishman]

Hi Englishman

Have you started taking Oxybutynin? How is it going?

What dose are you taking? and have you noticed any side effects?

I started taking 2.5mgs twice a day 3 days ago and it does seem to be helping, but I am noticing some side effects. I have been getting headaches and dry mouth which is tolerable.
I was told to take 5mgs twice a day but decided to start low to see how I responded, then go up to the higher dose.

It isn't going as well as I'd expected, but I have had some degree of success I suppose. It's really unpredictable though, I've only been taking them on days where I'll be socialising a lot. I took about 10mg yesterday (whilst drinking) and I was dry all day until night time, so I think it's a bit trial and error.