Efficacy and Tolerability of DITROPAN XL (Oxybutynin Chloride) Versus DETROL LA (Tolterodine Tartrate) in Treatment of Overactive Bladder

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of DITROPAN® XL (oxybutynin chloride) Extended-Release Tablets and DETROL® LA (tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules) in the reduction of urge urinary incontinence episodes during a 12-week treatment period in patients with overactive bladder. The secondary objective is to compare the tolerability of DITROPAN® XL (oxybutynin chloride) and DETROL® LA (tolterodine tartrate) during a 12-week treatment period.

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2002-12

Publications

• Results Diokno AC, Appell RA, Sand PK, Dmochowski RR, Gburek BM, Klimberg IW, Kell SH; OPERA Study Group. Prospective, randomized, double-blind study of the efficacy and tolerability of the extended-release formulations of oxybutynin and tolterodine for overactive bladder: results of the OPERA trial. Mayo Clin Proc. 2003 Jun;78(6):687-95. doi: 10.4065/78.6.687.

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