Bethanechol Oral - Urecholine - Drugs Information, Side Effects, & Interactions

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Bethanechol (be-THAN-e-kole)

Treats urinary or bladder problems. Helps empty the bladder and increases urination.

Urecholine
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to bethanechol.

Tablet

Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
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:

If you are less than 1 hour late taking your medicine, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Skip the missed dose if it is more than 2 hours past your normal dosing time and return to your regular dosing schedule.
You should not use two doses at the same time.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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.
Talk with your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Bethanechol can make you dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.
To avoid dizziness from this medicine, stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

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