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What can VESIcare do for me?

I'm getting by OK now. Isn't taking a drug like VESIcare a drastic step?

Does VESIcare start working right away?

Can I take VESIcare while I'm taking other medications?

Can anyone take VESIcare?

Can I take VESIcare if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

Q: What can VESIcare do for me?
A: VESIcare may help reduce frequent bladder urges and may even relieve embarrassing bladder leakage. It works by helping to block certain signals to the bladder so that your urges may occur less frequently and you may leak less.
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Q: I'm getting by OK now. Isn't taking a drug like VESIcare a drastic step?
A: Bladder symptoms may sneak up on you so slowly that you often don't realize the true impact they are having on your life. In many cases, people with bladder symptoms don't realize how their lifestyle is being affected. Also, issues with bladder control can go hand-in-hand with other health issues. You should talk to your doctor about your concern and to discuss what treatment options are best for you and your lifestyle.
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Q: Does VESIcare start working right away?
A: When you're just getting started with VESIcare, you may experience symptom relief in two weeks, but some people may require several weeks longer. Stick with it'your bladder symptoms didn't start overnight, and your relief won't start overnight either.
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Q: Can I take VESIcare while I'm taking other medications?
A: As when starting any new drug, before taking VESIcare, tell your doctor what other medications you are taking, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
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Q: Can anyone take VESIcare?
A: No medication is right for everyone. VESIcare is for adults. If you have certain types of stomach, urinary, or glaucoma problems, do not take VESIcare. Only your doctor can tell you if VESIcare is right for you.
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Q: Can I take VESIcare if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
A: VESIcare has not been studied in pregnant women and it is not known if VESIcare can harm your unborn baby. If you are taking VESIcare and become pregnant or are trying to become pregnant, tell your doctor. Because it is not known if the active ingredient in VESIcare passes into breast milk, VESIcare should not be taken while breastfeeding.
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Important Safety Information
VESIcare is for urgency, frequency, and leakage (overactive bladder). VESIcare is not for everyone. If you have certain types of stomach, urinary, or glaucoma problems, do not take VESIcare. While taking VESIcare, if you experience a serious allergic reaction, severe abdominal pain, or become constipated for three or more days, tell your doctor right away. In studies, common side effects were dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, and indigestion.
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