Solifenacin

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Solifenacin, sold as the brand name Vesicare among others, is a medicine used to treat overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO).[1][2] It may help with incontinence, urinary frequency, and urinary urgency.[3] Benefits appear similar to other medications in the class.[4] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, and urinary tract infection.[1]...

I've just found out that I'm 5 weeks pregnant and am have been taking Vesicare Solifenacin. I have stopped immediately but am now worried that I may have caused some damage. I have read that some babies have been born with defects like muscular, hearing and am now extremelly worried. If anyone has any info at all it would be hugely appreciated. Many thanks ## The U.S. FDA lists this medication as not being known to cause any severe issues, the only reported problem is lower birth weight. Most other studies involved rats, and lab animals, not humans, so other issues have not been attributed to it being taken in pregnant humans. It should be noted that it has not been studied in a significant number of pregnant women, but in those that have taken it, the FDA has not noted any incr...

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My doctor has just prescribed Solifenacin for overactive bladder. Previously I had been on Detrusitol. Can anyone tell me if one is better than the other? ## What it really comes to down is which medication is best and safest for you to use and the only way to really know that is by trying it, as your doctor advises. Did your doctor say why they were changing the medication?

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Solifenacin

Solifenacin, sold as the brand name Vesicare among others, is a medicine used to treat overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO).[1][2] It may help with incontinence, urinary frequency, and urinary urgency.[3] Benefits appear similar to other medications in the class.[4] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, and urinary tract infection.[1]...

Solifenacin Succinate

Solifenacin, sold as the brand name Vesicare among others, is a medicine used to treat overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO).[1][2] It may help with incontinence, urinary frequency, and urinary urgency.[3] Benefits appear similar to other medications in the class.[4] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, and urinary tract infection.[1]...

What does Veslcare help treat? ## VESIcare contains the active ingredient Solifenacin, it is used to help treat and prevent overactive bladder. It is a urinary antispasmodic. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and blurred vision. Read more on it here: Do you have any other questions? ## I would like to know exactly what tis is suppose to do in reguards to a uninary problem. Any info. would be appricated.

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I want to know how long it takes to get into your system to correct the problem? What is it used for? ## Solifenacin, sold as the brand name Vesicare among others, is a medicine used to treat overactive bladder and neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). It may help with incontinence, urinary frequency, and urinary urgency. Benefits appear similar to other medications in the class. It is taken by mouth. Most medications take a few days to see it is working, some even weeks depending on your situation.

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bladder control ## I am taking vestcare for bladder control but it has made it worse. What do I do? ## Vesicare is listed by the FDA as containing Solifenacin, which is most commonly used to treat overactive bladder. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, and vomiting. Barny, what types of issues are you experiencing? Can you post back and be more specific? Have you spoken to your prescriber about the problems you're having?

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above the 150 it have what looks like 3 triagngles on it ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be a brand of generic Solifenacin, called Vesicare. NOTE: the pill itself is noted to be a light yellow color (in the drug databases), but I can confirm that there are what appears to be 3 triangles above the 150 and blank on the other side of the pill. This medication is a urinary antispasmodic of the antimuscarinic class. It is used in the treatment of overactive bladder with or without urge incontinence. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add. ## yes thats exactly what it looks like its white round with 150 on it and what looks to be 3 triangles above the 150

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Oxybutynin

Oxybutynin, sold as under the brand names Ditropan among others, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder.[1] It works similar to tolterodine, Darifenacin, and Solifenacin.[1] While used for bed wetting in children, evidence to support this use is poor.[1] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[1] Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and urinary tract infections.[...

Oxybutynin

Oxybutynin, sold as under the brand names Ditropan among others, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder.[1] It works similar to tolterodine, Darifenacin, and Solifenacin.[1] While used for bed wetting in children, evidence to support this use is poor.[1] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[1] Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and urinary tract infections.[...

Oxybutynin

Oxybutynin, sold as under the brand names Ditropan among others, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder.[1] It works similar to tolterodine, Darifenacin, and Solifenacin.[1] While used for bed wetting in children, evidence to support this use is poor.[1] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[1] Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and urinary tract infections.[...

Oxybutynin Chloride

Oxybutynin, sold as under the brand names Ditropan among others, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder.[1] It works similar to tolterodine, Darifenacin, and Solifenacin.[1] While used for bed wetting in children, evidence to support this use is poor.[1] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[1] Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and urinary tract infections.[...

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Oxybutynin, sold as under the brand names Ditropan among others, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder.[1] It works similar to tolterodine, Darifenacin, and Solifenacin.[1] While used for bed wetting in children, evidence to support this use is poor.[1] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[1] Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and urinary tract infections.[...

Oxybutynin

Oxybutynin, sold as under the brand names Ditropan among others, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder.[1] It works similar to tolterodine, Darifenacin, and Solifenacin.[1] While used for bed wetting in children, evidence to support this use is poor.[1] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[1] Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and urinary tract infections.[...

I started taking vesicare two days ago,and notice that my vision is badly blurred.Is this a side effect of this drug? ## The most common side effects of Vesicare (Solifenacin) are dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation. You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## a round yellow pill with Mon top and 010 underneath ## Hi Judie, I located a round pill with the M on top and 010 underneath, but it is pink and not yellow. Is there a chance the pill you have is pink? If so, then the pill is Oxybutynin chloride ER (10 mg). It is an anticholinergic medication used to relieve urinary and bladder difficulties, including frequent urination and inabilit...

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Oxybutynin

Oxybutynin, sold as under the brand names Ditropan among others, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder.[1] It works similar to tolterodine, Darifenacin, and Solifenacin.[1] While used for bed wetting in children, evidence to support this use is poor.[1] It is taken by mouth or applied to the skin.[1] Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and urinary tract infections.[...

Mirabegron

Mirabegron, sold under the brand name Myrbetriq among others, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder.[5] Its benefits are similar to antimuscarinic medication such as solifenacin or tolterodine.[6] It is taken by mouth.[5] Common side effects include high blood pressure, headaches, and urinary tract infections.[5] Other significant side effects include urinary retention, irregular heart rate, and angioedema.[5&a...

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Mirabegron, sold under the brand name Myrbetriq among others, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder.[5] Its benefits are similar to antimuscarinic medication such as solifenacin or tolterodine.[6] It is taken by mouth.[5] Common side effects include high blood pressure, headaches, and urinary tract infections.[5] Other significant side effects include urinary retention, irregular heart rate, and angioedema.[5&a...

What are the uses of Veslcare? ## just started vesicare a senior there are no markings on pill. the are in a blister pack? any danger or added info. 4 me to look out for ## VESIcare contains the active ingredient Solifenacin, it is used to help treat and prevent overactive bladder. It is a urinary antispasmodic. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and blurred vision.

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