Drug treatment for mixed urinary incontinence

Mixed urinary incontinence means having both stress incontinence (leaking when you cough or exercise) and urge incontinence (sudden, strong urges to pee). This can make treatment more complicated. 

As with other types of urinary incontinence, lifestyle changes - like adjusting your diet, reducing caffeine, and doing pelvic floor exercises - are usually the first step before starting medication.

The drug treatments for mixed incontinence may combine medications used for stress incontinence (which can differ between men and women) and urge incontinence, because mixed incontinence includes symptoms of both types.

• Read more about drug treatment options for stress incontinence in women here.
• Read more about drug treatment options for stress incontinence in men here.
• Read more about drug treatment options for urge incontinence here. 

This chapter contains general information about drug treatment for mixed urinary incontinence. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider for guidance on your individual medical situation.

Last updated: August 2025

Reviewed by:

• Dr. Cyrille Guillot-Tantay (YAU Working Group on Functional Urology)
• Mr. Tomasz Michalek (Patient Office EPAG)