Posted by sdb on March 22, 2009, at 16:52:06
In reply to Urine retention on maoi?, posted by Cseagraves on March 19, 2009, at 12:35:31
> What causes urine retention while on maoi's and what can you do to help it? Wouldn't urine retention cause you to get bladder infections easier?
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> Thanks,
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> Courtneyhi Cseagraves,
Medication can make voiding more difficult. Mostly these are anticholinergic effects from drugs. maos do have these effects also. The bladder and its sphincters are innervated by adrenergic stimuli, somatic innervation and the parasymphaticus. Most likely an anticholinergic like tricyclics, maos and other drugs will then affect the nerves with cholinergic signaling.
Clearly retention can cause a bladder infection but it must be stated what 'retention' means in your specific case. If you can void in a 'normal' rythm with 'normal' fillings there should be no problem even it is more difficult to void. If you have a chronic retention you should speak with your doctor and find out what the problem is, the drug or something else. Also for people who can't void exist necessary solutions to prevent a renal damage.
If you're a woman bladder infections are more common.
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