Study design, materials and methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2024 to December 2024. A total of 100 children aged 5–15 years diagnosed with primary or secondary nocturnal enuresis were included in the study. All patients received a combination of anticholinergic therapy (oxybutynin,1 to 3 mg orally/ day) and low-dose anti psychotic therapy (clomipramine 25mg, half tab orally at night time). Patients were followed on week 3, 6 and 12 to assess the treatment outcomes in terms of frequency of dry nights per week, reduction in enuresis episodes, and adverse effects.
Interpretation of results
overall 75% reduction in enuresis episodes was observed by the end of 12 weeks, while 50% patients were completely dry by the end of this period. Significant improvement was noted in age group more than 10 years with almost 80% patients reported complete dryness at the end of 12th week. These drugs were usually safe and no serious side effects were observed. The most common side effects included mild constipation (12%), drowsiness (8%), and transient mood changes in (3%) cases.