Get Informed: Enablex
Active Ingredient(s)
Darifenacin
What does it do?
This product is used in the management of overactive bladder. It works by relaxing the smooth muscle of the bladder.
- Last Text Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 3:45 PM
- Last Data Update:
- No data
Other Names
- Enablex
- Darifenacin
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 22 Dec 2004
- Est US Patients*
- 209,700
- Generic Available
- No
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Enablex or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Enablex (Darifenacin) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I do not take the Enablex any more. I take Celbrex and the side effects with the two drugs was just to much for me. The dry mouth was effecting my teeth. I now just control my bladder with no caffeine drinks and water at a limit now. I have not had pain or leakage.
53 year old Male
Posted: 2009-07-26 07:17:18
Question/Comment:
What can I do about the dry mouth?
33 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-03 16:59:12
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Unfortunately, dry mouth is a common side effect of Darifenacin. Adjusting the dose of this medication may decrease this side effect, but it is important to discuss this with your doctor before making any changes to your medication. If dry mouth continues to bother you, you may want to try sugar-free hard candy – some patients report that this helps with dry mouth.
Posted: 2009-03-16 11:48:10
Answer/Reply:
I NO LONGER TAKE ENABLEX, MY DOCTOR PRESCRIBED VESICARE IN PLACE OF ENABLEX
81 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-17 01:02:25
Answer/Reply:
Sip water throughout the day and rest assured that this sympton will lessen after you've been taking Enablex for a year or so.
69-year old female
71 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-25 19:32:30
Answer/Reply:
i would chew sugar free gum. Have you tried to control your condition with a diet of no caffiee and a limit of water?
53 year old Male
Posted: 2009-07-28 07:04:57
Question/Comment:
I have tried Detrol LA and wasn't he;lping so switched to this along with an impramine tablet daily. Still "gotta go..gotta go" and have leakage.
59 year old Female
Posted: 2009-01-05 17:53:26
Question/Comment:
I was taking Ditropan for years and we switched to Enablex due to my syptoms were getting worse. I was happy with the medication until I broke out in hives.
38 year old Female
Posted: 2008-10-22 06:50:13
Question/Comment:
I was using Detrol and switched to Enablex, saw a major difference in immediate response. The only drawbacks are dry mouth and constipation. The dry mouth is effecting my dental health! You need saliva to fight bactiera in your mouth! So make sure you visit your dentist if you are using this drug
57 year old Female
Posted: 2008-07-24 12:31:02
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