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What do the pills look like?
Do I take VESIcare with food, or on an empty stomach?
How should VESIcare be taken?
How should VESIcare be stored?
What are the most common side effects with VESIcare?
I took my first dose of VESIcare yesterday and still haven't seen an effect. Is this normal?
What if I miss a dose of VESIcare?
What if I take too much VESIcare?
Who should NOT take VESIcare?
What should I tell my doctor before starting VESIcare?
Can I take VESIcare while I'm taking other medications?
What should I tell my doctor while I am taking VESIcare?
Will my insurance cover the cost of VESIcare?
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Who should NOT take VESIcare? |
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Do not take VESIcare if you:
- Are not able to empty your bladder (also called "urinary retention"),
- Have delayed or slow emptying of your stomach (also called "gastric retention"),
- Have an eye problem called "uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma",
- Are allergic to VESIcare or any of its ingredients.
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What should I tell my doctor before starting VESIcare? |
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Before starting VESIcare tell your doctor or healthcare professional about all of your medical conditions including if you:
- Have any stomach or intestinal problems or problems with constipation
- Have trouble emptying your bladder or you have a weak urine stream
- Have an eye problem called narrow-angle glaucoma
- Have liver problems
- Have kidney problems
- Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant (It is not known if VESIcare can harm your unborn baby.)
- Are breastfeeding (It is not known if VESIcare passes into breast milk and if it can harm your baby. You should decide whether to breastfeed or take VESIcare, but not both.)
Also, tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. While taking VESIcare, tell your doctor or healthcare professional about all changes in the medicines you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. VESIcare and other medicines may affect each other. |
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What should I tell my doctor while I am taking VESIcare? |
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- Tell your doctor about any side effects you may experience.
- If you experience a serious allergic reaction, severe abdominal pain, or become constipated for three or more days, tell your doctor right away.
- You should also tell your doctor if you have any changes in the medications you are taking.
- Tell your doctor if you become pregnant or are trying to become pregnant.
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