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Inability to Urinate Topic Guide

Inability to Urinate Inability to Urinate:

The inability to urinate (urinary retention) may be caused by enlarged prostate, urinary tract infection or ruptured disc. Symptoms include abdominal pain and fever. Acute urinary retention requires a trip to the emergency department.

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tolterodine Tolterodine

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hyoscyamine Hyoscyamine

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finasteride Finasteride

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doxepin Doxepin

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diphenhydramine Diphenhydramine

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