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Bethanechol Chloride
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Bethanechol Chloride
5mg Tablets
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Bethanechol Chloride
10mg Tablets
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Bethanechol Chloride
25mg Tablets
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Bethanechol Chloride
50mg Tablets
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Bethanechol Chloride Information
Bethanechol (By mouth)
Bethanechol (be-THAN-e-kol)
Treats urinary or bladder problems. Helps empty the bladder and increases urination.
Brand Name(s):Urecholine
There may be other brand names for Bethanechol Chloride. When Bethanechol Chloride Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Bethanechol Chloride if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to bethanechol. How to Use Bethanechol Chloride:
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Take Bethanechol Chloride exactly as your doctor ordered.
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Take on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals to avoid nausea and vomiting (unless your doctor tells you differently).
If a dose is missed:
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If you are less than 1 hour late taking your medicine, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
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Skip the missed dose if it is more than 2 hours past your normal dosing time and return to your regular dosing schedule.
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You should not use two doses at the same time.
How to Store and Dispose of Bethanechol Chloride:
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Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Warnings While Using Bethanechol Chloride:
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Check with your doctor before taking if you have asthma, epilepsy (seizures), heart or thyroid disease, Parkinson's disease, blood pressure problems (high or low), intestinal or urinary blockages, or stomach disorders.
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Talk with your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Bethanechol can make you dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.
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To avoid dizziness from Bethanechol Chloride, stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position.
Possible Side Effects While Using Bethanechol Chloride:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
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Irregular heartbeat
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Chest pain
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Wheezing or trouble breathing
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Seizures
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
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Nausea or vomiting
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Headache
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Vision changes
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Dizziness, lightheadedness, or drowsiness
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Stomach cramps or colicky pain
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Gas, belching, or diarrhea
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Urge to urinate often
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Bethanechol Chloride, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
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