Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking oxybutynin - Brand names: Aspire, Ditropan, Kentera

Oxybutynin and pregnancy

Oxybutynin is occasionally used in pregnancy when bladder symptoms are severe and cannot be controlled any other way.

If you're pregnant or trying to get pregnant, talk to your doctor about whether taking oxybutynin is right for you.

Oxybutynin and breastfeeding

It's OK to take oxybutynin if you're breastfeeding, but talk to your doctor first.

It's not known how much oxybutynin gets into breast milk, but it's likely to be a tiny amount. Your baby will not be able to absorb a lot into their body from the breast milk, and it should not cause them any side effects.

As a precaution, talk to your health visitor, midwife, doctor, or pharmacist or call 111 as soon as possible if you have any concerns about your baby, including if they:

• are not feeding as well as usual or not putting on weight as you would expect
• are unusually sleepy or irritable
• have constipation or are peeing less (fewer wet nappies)

Oxybutynin and fertility

There's no evidence to suggest that taking oxybutynin will reduce fertility in either men or women.

However, speak to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it if you're trying to get pregnant.