Myrbetriq User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• helpful
• February 21, 2015

For Urinary Incontinence "I see many comments about the cost. Google Myrbetric copay assistance and you can get the first script free (By The Way a 90 day works for the first script free) after that it will cover up to the first $50. You simply fill out the form and print the card then bring to your pharmacy. Unfortunately you can't use with government insurance."

• Ret
• March 1, 2019

For Urinary Frequency "I had been prescribed this drug a couple of years ago and stopped using it for to diarrhea issues. Have gone to a new doctor and she proscribed the same. I'm taking 2 other drugs. So I started having gastro grumblings, etc. Then had one experience of explosive diarrhea! If course I don't know whether this drug caused it or not. I stopped the drug for a few days then have had almost continually gastro problems. I am having some hair loss and started taking iron for it, which I read on line. Someone commented on that problem as related to myrbetriq. Needless to say I am stopping this drug! Not only do I continue to have OAB, some hair loss, I also am fearful of fecal loss!"

• Just...
• August 20, 2015

For Urinary Frequency "I have multiple sclerosis. This medication cased me dizziness, worsened balance and significantly increased tremor while affording very little relief of urinary symptoms. I have taken the samples for ten days and still need the bathroom every two to three hours with urgency. Will discontinue now. Not worth it."

• Xena...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2016

For Urinary Frequency "Myrbetriq 25 mg for my interstitial cystitis made my symptoms worse. I started on a Friday, had some mild side effects such as dizziness, stomach pain, heartburn, racing heart and headache. They increased in intensity, I was physically exhausted for no reason and I was peeing close to 50 times a day, more than double. I contacted my Dr and left a message, but stupidly continued taking the meds for 3 more days, thinking side effects would go away. They got worse. At that point the bladder pain and pain when peeing was so excruciating, I thought I was going to die. I took AZO Bladder Pain Relief which helped with the pain since my Dr never called back. A week later, I'm back to where I started with my IC. And my Dr has still not called."

• Guido
• June 14, 2019

For Urinary Frequency "Myrbetriq has helped, with no side effects! I am satisfied, and will continue to take it. I have been taking it 7 1/2 weeks. Background: 69 year-old male. Had overactive bladder episodes once or twice daily. Urinary Incontinence with minor leakage once a week, and major leakage once a month. I sought help because of a group vacation trip with concern about finding restrooms with short notice. Good results have continued since returning. Also my awakening at night to urinate has been reduced by one. From twice to maybe three times to, currently, once or twice per night. Some nights zero! I have not experienced any side effects. No change in metabolism, sleepiness, or bowel habits. Good! As recommended by my Urologist, I reduced my coffee consumption. I went from 20 ounces (2 mugs) each morning to 15 ounces. That has helped. No other coffee for the rest of the day. My urologist would like to see me drink zero coffee, but that is not going to happen!"

• TD101
• November 19, 2019

For Urinary Frequency "I've been dealing with nocturia and a weakened stream for almost a year. It had gotten to the point of having a constant urge to go when lying down, so I was getting very little sleep and turning into a zombie. I tried Saw Palmetto, which actually helped for about 3 months, but then the symptoms came back with a fury. I finally went to a urologist, who put me on Flomax. That only lasted a week before the horrible side effects kicked in. After reading reviews I talked the doctor into trying Cialis 5 mg. I took that for 2 months and it had zero effect. The doctor then gave me a 2 week sample of Myrbetriq 50mg. Within a few days my stream had improved and the constant urge to go when lying down disappeared. However, I was still getting up 4-5 times a night. After 6 weeks, frequency has not changed. I'll give this another month and if the frequency doesn't change I'll be back at the doctor's office."

• Simdiva
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2016

For Urinary Frequency "Worked immediately for me within hours of taking it. Such a relief! Thankfully my insurance covers it. I am taking the 59 mg extended release if that is any different. I have had virtually no side effects and I am even on blood pressure medicine and had kidney failure once!"

• Penny...
• June 12, 2016

For Urinary Frequency "After complaining to my urologist that the Oxybutynin Hydrocloride I had been taking for years had stopped working, he gave me a 30 day sample pack of Myrbetriq 50mg to try. Although it really didn't work any better- same amount of urgency and leakage- I went ahead and ordered a 90 day supply from CVS Caremark. I figured newer was better, right? Wrong! Within 3 days I broke out in severe hives all over my body. I did not immediately make the connection, so I took my regular dose of Myrbetriq again on the fourth day. My hives became so bad I called my doctor and luckily he connected the dots and ordered me off the Myrbetriq and onto a five day course of Prednisone. Be very wary of this drug!"

• Good...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2019

For Urinary Frequency "Mom (87) has been getting up 5 to 7 times per night to urinate. We tried this drug to reduce the number of trips to the bathroom so we can all get some sleep. It has not reduced her bathroom visits but it gives her such dry now she drinks have a gallon of water during the night time. But good is that?! Tried it for three days. (She also takes seroquel Which compounds the dry mouth issue ). This truck gets no points for reducing nocturnal bathroom trips."

• Cindy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2019

For Urinary Frequency "Having bladder pain after UTI. Took one 50mg one night at 8pm. Could never get sleepy. Finally went to sleep at 1am and woke with a rapid heartbeat and anxiety at 3am. Was awake all day and still had trouble sleeping next night without taking another dose. So awoke at 5:30 am next morning with pulse at 116. My ears have been buzzing and ringing that impairs my hearing. I would not recommend this medicine for it causes high BP, fast heart rate, ears buzzing, anxiety.. I could tell my urologist had trouble believing me for he had told me it had no side effects. Why would he say that when you read on the label, all I had are listed? Well, he can say I told him about mine. I don’t like this drug. Oxybutin was better even with the dry mouth."

• Fern
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2020

For Urinary Frequency "I’m a 28 year old woman who has bladder issues due to endometriosis. When I was first prescribed Myrbetriq, I was elated. It instantly stopped my frequent and incomplete trips to the bathroom, intense bladder pain, peeing when sneezing or coughing, and waking up to pee at night. I sung its praises to everyone I knew that had similar issues. However, only 5 months later, it has completely stopped working all together. Every symptom is back. Not only that, I have been experiencing massive hair loss (clumps come out in the shower) and migraines that last for days. I didn’t even think to relate it to the drug until I was reading similar accounts on here. My quick review: it’s great until it stops working, and then the side effects outweigh the benefits. Proceed with caution!"

• Sthrn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2018

For Urinary Frequency "Never again! Took it once when first prescribed, felt like it actually made it worse along with horrendous anxiety. Later thought maybe it was just a coincidence, so tried it again. Same thing. Up almost all night with even more frequent urination, awful anxiety that made me feel like my skin was on fire, and just overall feeling like garbage. No thanks. I think I’ll stick with the Oxybutynin and Uribel."

• Diann...
• April 17, 2016

For Urinary Incontinence "Started at 25mg the first month - no effect. Moved to 50mg for another month - no effect. Taking this is like taking a sugar pill. For 1/10th the cost, I can go back to oxybutynin and regain control. I liked the absence of the dry mouth, but the absence of the control is worse. I say "no effect", but it did seem slightly better than taking nothing at all, so I gave it a 2."

• Gene
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 14, 2018

For Urinary Frequency "I began having frequent trips to the bathroom at night 5 years ago. Bought a urinal bottle and still keep it on table next to my bed. Flo Max did not help. Urologist found I have a small bladder and injected it with Botox. Some relief initially, then frequency at night returned. He kept me on FloMax and added 25 mg Myrbetriq. No help. When he increased dosage to 50mg, I had some relief. But I still needed the urinal at night. Then I began having urine infections. Antibiotics cured them, but they became more frequent. Two months ago, I was taken to hospital unconscious. Diagnosed with sepsis and ER doc told my kids I had 50-50 chance of living. His opinion was the sepsis began with another urine infection (my fourth). The Myrbetriq website states this drug might cause these infections. I am stopping taking it right away."

• Lee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2019

For Urinary Frequency "Leg cramps and lower back pain came on gradually at night after starting Myrbetriq, now the leg cramps are intense in both LEGS and feet. Brought me to tears. This is happening every night. Sometimes twice. Didn't notice any improvement even after 6weeks."

• getca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2016

For Urinary Frequency "Myrbetriq 25 mg worked immediately and helped decrease urinary frequency about 25%, while increasing volume of urine 27%. However, it also increased my frequency of ocular migraines (visual disturbance). So my Urogynocologist did not increase the dosage to further decrease my frequency and after 1.5 months, I stopped taking it. I'm disappointed. This is the third drug I have taken that I could not tolerate the side effects. Now my other options are posterior tibial nerve stimulation or botox."

• Dragr...
• April 25, 2018

For Urinary Incontinence "I took myrbetriq after a prostatectomy and after my catheter was removed (in for THREE weeks) to try to curb the "dribbles"...On the second day, I had to stop 4 times in 30 minutes to pee...And I'm not talking about a "little" pee, I'm talking about FILLING a red solo cup every time.( I was driving) It kept me up all night trotting back n forth to bathroom. This morning, I gained TWO belt notches on my belt. I'll bet I lost 3 or 4 pounds in water alone yesterday. Needless to day, I'm DONE with this med. At this rate, I'd be totally dehydrated in the next 2 days..."

• Hocke...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2018

For Urinary Frequency "Had 5 kidney stones in 3 months and those events somehow changed my renal system and I developed overactive bladder (OAB). Was voiding 30-40 times a day. MD checked for infection multiple times over months - none present. I had multiple KUB xrays and CT scans done - all clear. The OAB was debilitating, it was hard to leave the house. MD gave me a months worth of Myrbetriq samples - 25mg. and 50mg. I started with the 25 mg. and it didn't do anything. I went to the 50mg. and it sort of worked, reducing my bathroom visits about 25% but I developed nonstop fatigue. I was exhausted day and night and was sleeping for 2-3 hours a day. I just quit the Myrbetriq and the fatigue has dissipated and the OAB has gotten better even after stopping the Mybetriq. In addition, my blood pressure increased from 115/75 to 130/90. I have no explanation for the OAB improvement off the drug and neither does my MD. Be careful with this drug and monitor your BP daily. This drug was not for me."

• PR55
• July 10, 2016

For Urinary Frequency "I have been on this medication for approximately 6 days. I have been experiencing pins and needle pain on my feet, hands and breast. Also fatigue and sore inside upper lip. Will be seeing my physician this week. Has anyone experience this? May have to stop mybetriq."

• BB55
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2015

For Urinary Incontinence "After menopause I developed urge incontinence. My urologist gave me Myrbetriq and it stopped my incontinence completely within 1 month. However, I was also taking flecainide; found out the two should not be taken together, so I quit the Myrbetriq for about a year. After my cardiologist weaned me off the Flecainide, I began the Myrbetriq again; I'm disappointed to say that although it has helped, the results this time are not like they were when I initially took the drug. I still must wear pads and am debating whether to continue taking the drug."

• old...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2017

For Urinary Frequency "I took one 50mg dose and woke a few hours later with serious chest pains, a bad chemical taste in my mouth and nose. I have no idea whether it changed the bladder problem and I will not touch it again."

• elle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 6, 2016

For Urinary Frequency "I have been on Myrbetriq since 2/29/15, I take the 25mg as I am only 4;11 and 90 pounds. I was taking toviaz before that, and trospium chloride before that. Myrbetriq is a miracle drug for me I was going 40x a day...I now go about 10 on a good day and 18 on a so so day if I grab a cofffee. I have tried things like bladder trainning, that didn't work for me. I was dx with oab in october I am a 32 year old female. I try also to stay away from bladder irritants. Sometimes I want to see what the 50mg do but I think for my weight that maybe too much. I noticed a diffrence at about week three. It also got me through a colonoscopy too I was so scared to drink all that water."

• Edano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2018

For Urinary Incontinence "Started on Myrbetriq 25 mg initially for incontinence after a stroke for about 5 weeks. No real change. Then Dr upped to 50 mg for another 4 weeks it helped night time incontinence and now seems to working, incontinence much better. Give it time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2020

For Urinary Incontinence "I have just started taking this Myrbetriq medication today. I had been suffering with burning pain and pressure in my bladder. I was also having spasms. This has been going on for years off and on. Went to the urologist today and he prescribed this Myrbetriq 50mg to me. It hasn't had any side effects and my pressure and burning went away. It's only been one day though so I will update later. I already have hypothyroidism which makes my hair fall out so I'm kind of freaked out about the hair falling out thing. I am 62 and have had a bladder lift at age 45. Urologist said bladder looks good. He seems to think it is from my hysterectomy. I am taking estradiol 1mg. He thinks vaginal dryness is causing my frequent UTIs. We shall see. The minute MORE HAIR starts falling out...I'm done."

• Stephen
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 31, 2020

For Urinary Frequency "77 yr-old male, had to get up many times at night to pee, Oxybutinyn made my mouth and throat painfully dry, had to D/C it, but Myrbetriq 50mg (in conjunction with some prostate meds - Finasteride 5mg and Alfuzosin HCL 10mg) works well, with no side effects, save BP is a little higher. Sorry it doesn't work so well for you other folks!"