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Antihistamine and urine retention

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twiddlingthumbs69 · 10/01/2024 14:08

I just wanted to make people aware that antihistamines and OTC sleep aids can cause complete or partial urine retention in both sexes. My DH had to have an emergency urinary catheter inserted at the weekend as he had sudden, complete urine retention.
It's a little known side effect, although it is mentioned as one in the leaflets.
Just wanted to mention it

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Socketsplugs · 10/01/2024 14:15

Thank you, good to know

twiddlingthumbs69 · 10/01/2024 19:59

I was surprised. Not something you'd think of really

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