Tag: Bladder function

Postoperative urinary retention (POUR), the inability to urinate after surgery, is a common complication with a reported incidence ranging from 5% to 70% [1.4.1, 1.3.2]. A primary question for patients and clinicians is: **how does anesthesia affect urinary elimination?** Anesthetic agents directly interfere with the complex nerve signals controlling the bladder.

According to the National Institutes of Health, anticholinergic side effects like urinary retention are a known adverse reaction to amitriptyline. This article explores the complex ways **can amitriptyline affect the bladder**, examining both its therapeutic benefits and potential side effects on urinary function.