Abstract
Only three drugs are proved by controlled studies to be efficacious in treating urinary incontinence in the elderly: estrogen, imipramine, and oxybutynin. A daily bladder record is the basis for teaching bladder retraining. The patient begins by voiding at 2-hour intervals; this alone may overcome incontinence. By gradually increasing the interval, the patient may progress from incapacitating incontinence to acceptable continence.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 46-62 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Geriatrics |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| State | Published - 1984 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geriatrics and Gerontology