NIDDK Central Repository - Are commonly used psychoactive medications associated with lower urinary tract symptoms?

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Publication Information

DOI

10.1007/s00228-011-1170-9

PubMed ID

22138718

Public Release Type

Journal

Publication Year

2012

Affiliation

New England Research Institutes, 9 Galen St., Watertown, MA 02472, USA. shall@neriscience.com

Authors

Hall SA, Link CL, Maserejian NN, McKinlay JB, Steers WD

Studies

BACH

Citation

Hall SA, Maserejian NN, Link CL, Steers WD, McKinlay JB. Are commonly used psychoactive medications associated with lower urinary tract symptoms? Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2012 May;68(5):783-91. Epub 2011 Dec 4.

Abstract

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as urinary frequency and urgency are bothersome and associated with reduced quality of life. Atypical antipsychotics (AAPs) have been implicated in increasing the risk of urinary incontinence. In a large community-based sample of men and women, we examined the associations of AAP and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) use with LUTS.