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Age and Ageing 2002; 31: 241-246
© 2002, British Geriatrics Society

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Medical therapy for the overactive bladder in the elderly

Adrian Wagg and Maurice Cohen

Department of Geriatric Medicine, University College Hospital, Grafton Way, London WC1E 6AU, UK

The overactive bladder is the commonest underlying bladder disorder causing urinary incontinence in elderly people. Management of the condition relies upon a holistic assessment of the problem, lifestyle adjustment, behavioural management and drug therapy. The majority of currently available drugs rely on their anti-muscarinic properties for efficacy. Both behavioural techniques and drug therapy are effective in treatment of the elderly and each modality has a particular role to play in successful treatment and maintenance of this condition.

Keywords: overactive bladder, pharmacotherapy, elderly


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