Get Informed: Vesicare
Active Ingredient(s)
Solifenacin
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It works by preventing spasms and relaxing the bladder muscles.
- Last Text Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 9:44 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 6:52 PM
Other Names
- Vesicare
- Solifenacin Succinate
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
- 19 Nov 2004
- Est US Patients*
- 324,100
- Generic Available
- No
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Vesicare or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
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What is Vesicare used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 1,900 patients that use Vesicare (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Overactive Bladder | 82% | 
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| Interstitial Cystitis (Ic) | 3% |
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| Other | 15% |
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How well does Vesicare work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 1,900 users taking Vesicare (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 72%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Vesicare outweigh the bad things.
- 15%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Vesicare.
Common Side Effects of Vesicare
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 1,900 users taking Vesicare (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
55% of patients experience side-effects on Vesicare
3% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Vesicare
Most Common Side Effects...
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Constipation
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Dry Mouth
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Dryness
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Anxiety
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Fatigue
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Abdominal Pain
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Vesicare (Solifenacin) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I was taken off Enablex and given samples of Vesicare to try. By the end of the 1st week I was really depressed. I was angry about everything, easily frustrated, ready to cry and did not want to participate in any of my regular activities or groups. I took myself off Vesicare, went back to Enablex, and in 4 days was feeling more like my old self. I see Depression listed as a very rare reaction, but it sure happened to me.
64 year old Female
Posted: 2009-09-19 12:37:58
Question/Comment:
I have been on vesicare for a year now. Have not noticed any side effects to speak of, and it works very well for me at the 10 mg. dose.
56 year old Female
Posted: 2009-07-23 17:42:58
Answer/Reply:
I have been on the 5mg. dose for three weeks - it helps some but not completely.
77 year old female
78 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-17 14:03:24
Question/Comment:
I have been taking vesicare for one month, and the only side effects that I have is the dry mouth, but I also have had the constipation that most of the pharmacies don't tell you about.
36 year old Female
Posted: 2009-04-28 16:05:53
Answer/Reply:
I have had a spastic blader since I was about 40 and have taken many meds for its relief. I took Vesicare for a month and it was very effective but find the side effectrs as unpleasant as the other bladder drugs. I also didn't like the $70 co-pay for life.
So at 70, I give up! Ban wine (not easy) and coffee, do some abdominal eexercises when I stand up after a long sit/drive, use the incontinance pads and my condition becomes tolerable.
71 year old Female
Posted: 2009-05-16 07:41:01
Answer/Reply:
Use a stool softener. I use Vesicare, but make sure I take the stool softener in the morning and night. I got it from a friend who had bladder surgery, was given Vesicare and told to use a stool softener as well.
60 year old Female
Posted: 2009-05-25 15:17:00
Question/Comment:
I've been on Vesicare for approximately 6 months now. I thought I was having a recurrence of my Erythema Nodosum from it so I went back to Ditropan XL. That was a mistake. My flare up of EN passed and I went back to Vesicare. I noticed the difference fairly quickly that it was working. I don't have to run to the bathroom as much again. No dry mouth for me either. I guess I'm lucky. I still can't start laughing too much since I'll have to run to the bathroom quickly.
55 year old Female
Posted: 2008-12-23 19:43:13
Question/Comment:
I have been on Vesicare now for 2 weeks, it is helping with leaks, but my frequency of going is no different. Of course, I have also been battling a presistant bladder infection as well. I do hate the dry mouth. I hope that eventually goes away. I think I am actually drinking more because of this and wonder if that side effect is defeating the purpose of this medication.
54 year old Female
Posted: 2008-12-18 22:07:31
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