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Overactive Bladder (OAB) Symptoms

Know the physical symptoms

Like most medical conditions, there are specific physical symptoms associated with OAB. These are the main symptoms of OAB:

Urgency
Having a strong need to go to the bathroom right away.

Frequency
Having to go to the bathroom too often, also called "urinary frequency". A need to go to the bathroom 8 or more times per day.

Leakage
Leaking or wetting accidents, also called "urinary incontinence".

What causes these symptoms? When you have OAB, your bladder muscle contracts before your bladder expands to its full size, meaning your internal plumbing is working overtime. Medications like VESIcare can help control your OAB symptoms.

Watch out for these clues, too

Besides the physical symptoms listed above, there can be other important clues that you may be experiencing OAB symptoms: specifically, the ways you might be trying to cope with your condition. Take a look at the list below. How many of these describe you?

Be aware if you're:

  • Cutting down on drinking fluids even when you're thirsty
  • Needing to know where a bathroom is at all times
  • Bringing pads or extra clothes with you when you're away from home
  • Wearing darker colors to hide leaks

When to talk to your doctor

You don't always have to compromise when it comes to OAB. Take charge and talk to your doctor about your overactive bladder symptoms and some of the ways you've been trying to manage them. Check out the Doctor Conversation Guide for an easy, customizable way to get the conversation going.

You can also tune in to Pipe Talk to hear hosts Bree, Jackie, and Nell chat about their bladder symptoms, and why they were determined to take action to discuss their bladder symptoms with their doctor.

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overactive bladder talk

USE AND DOSE

VESIcare is for overactive bladder with symptoms of urgency, frequency, and leakage. The recommended dose of VESIcare is 5 mg once daily. If the 5-mg dose is well tolerated, your doctor may increase the dose to 10 mg once daily.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

VESIcare is not for everyone. If you have certain stomach or glaucoma problems, or trouble emptying your bladder, do not take VESIcare. VESIcare may cause allergic reactions that may be serious. If you experience swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue, stop taking VESIcare and get emergency help. Tell your doctor right away if you have severe abdominal pain, or become constipated for three or more days. VESIcare may cause blurred vision, so use caution while driving or doing unsafe tasks. Common side effects are dry mouth, constipation, and indigestion.