Vibegron for Overactive Bladder User Reviews (Page 3)

• jes
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2022

Gemtesa (vibegron) "Got samples from doctor. She said very expensive. So for now started taking for urinary control. About 3 days later got filled up nose, coughing, 98.8 temp, but feel bad. Not sure because pharmacist and paper says you can get a cold or upper respiratory infection. So now to make sure recommended to get covid test. I have to pick up soon at home kit. Medicare B covers cost."

• Jane...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "06/05/2023 - Gemtesa 75mg 1 tab a day. On the 8th day, 06/12/2023, I had nonstop diarrhea, nausea, headache, itching, hot flashes / sweating. As of today, 06/14/2023, I am still experiencing the side effects. OAB has improved."

• Frust...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "I was given a new RX for Gentesa but I can't afford $1600 for a 90-day supply! Who can afford that? The company that makes it is not willing to give me a discount because I have Medicare but that doesn't make sense because I don't have Medicare Part D. I have a federal health insurance plan that covers all my RX. Boo to Gemtesa. Don't bother with Gemtesa unless you can afford it. What a rip-off!"

• William...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 18, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "Has not solved my leakage. Initially, it worked to reduce leakage but after several months it is not working as well. Very expensive for me, a senior. I will not get another refill because it’s costly and not working."

• Carol
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2024

Gemtesa (vibegron) "I have had urge incontinence for many years. Other medications left me with an extremely dry mouth. So happy to have a medication taken once a day that has helped without any side effects. I would say that it has relieved my problem about 80-90%, which is more than I hoped for."

• Sandi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "Work Great!!! I was wearing a number three poise pad day at night and now after taking Gemtesa, I am sometimes not wearing any pad during the day and a very light one at night. I am very very happy with this medication."

• Allison
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "My urologist gave me some samples. I’ve used Ditropan, det, top… (?) Vesicare and they don’t work anymore. Tried Botox, and now have a stimulator for my urge incontinence. I didn’t think it was as helpful at first, but after a week I’m noticing I haven’t had any leaks and can ‘hold it’ for a little while. Wondering if it’s normal to take a week or so to work, but t I’m going to ask my urologist for an RX. I thought I had a month's worth but seem to have misplaced the 4th bottle. Even if it only works for a short while I’m hoping to get at least some control!"

• Miriam
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 30, 2024

Gemtesa (vibegron) "Gemtesa has changed my life. I used to use the restroom every hour. Walking anywhere was the worst. I went through several large pads per day. Everywhere I went, I was scoping out where the next bathroom might be. I would have to go in nasty public restrooms, porta-potties, or ducking behind a tree; anything that was available. Plus, there were so many trigger foods: caffeine, chocolate, citrus, berries, the list goes on. It really got in the way of life. Since being on Gemtesa, I am free from all of that. I was able to go on a 10-day hike in Europe where I would go for several hours between bathrooms. I could hike 5 miles at a time before a bathroom break, and I didn't have to worry about how much fluid I was drinking. I don't worry about any of the previous trigger foods. The environmental impact is significant as well, since I am not going through all those pads every day. I have experienced no side effects, either. It really is a wonder drug."

• chinny
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "It did help with the frequency of not making it to the toilet, but my side effects are my hair is falling out by the handfuls, and I will not take it anymore after today. I only discovered it after 3 weeks usage."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 18, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "A life changer. I've been dealing with overactive bladder for 30+ years and have used every OAB med except for trospium and myrbetriq; haven't tried Botox. Some I can't take because of intolerable side effects, the others were effective for a few years, then stopped working for me. Most recently, Toviaz worked during the day, but I was still getting up at night and experiencing side effects. Plus, now that I'm in my 60s, the doctor wants to avoid anticholinergics because of memory issues associated with them. Gemtesa has given me a completely normal life and I sleep through the night for the first time in years. It's a wonder drug for me. Only downside is insurance coverage; it was covered for a year with no issues, but I am now going in circles with the primary insurance company regarding approval, living on samples. I am fortunate to have my own coverage and coverage through my husband. Between the two of them, it was covered except for a co-pay for the first year."

• Peasa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "I have only been taking Gemtesa for two days and all I can say is Wow! I've been suffering from urge incontinence my whole life and finally said something to my doctor. Within 24 hours, I could see it was helping. I haven't tried yet, but I bet I could stop using pads now. This is awesome! It's so nice to stand up and not have to run to the bathroom!"

• Gemtasa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "First week, it worked very well - no accidents. Second week, I was sick with an infected tooth - I could not hold the urine and I had several accidents. Medicine did not have any detectable side effects."

• Dp-48
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "This drug has been more effective than any other drug I've taken for overactive bladder, but the copayment for a 30-day supply is so expensive I can't afford it. My urologist has given me samples, but I don't know if they will continue to do this. Not nearly as many side effects as other drugs I've taken."

• Ddante
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "Urinary frequency and urgency are much reduced. I urinate 5 to 6 times at night and the same during the day. I have not experienced any unusual side effects that you listed. I wanted to continue taking the medication but price is expensive. I am due for refill $285.00 for 30 tabs which is not covered by private insurance."

• Prak
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2022

"One week consumption of gemtesa 75 mg . Resulted in acutely urinary retention associated with burning throughout night . Almost a medical urgency . Stopped gemtesa and shortly informing Dr . No other side effect ."

• megan
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 8, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "Senior on Medicare, therefore, insurance doesn't help with paying. Way too expensive. Works well for me, but just realized it may be causing my hot flashes, constant URI, and maybe my dry eye syndrome. Will stop and see if I am feeling better. If so, incontinence will be annoying but better than the other symptoms."

• Shana...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "Been taking this for about a month and it’s working really well. I haven’t had any side effects except for slightly dry eyes, which just encourages me to drink more water, which I should be doing anyway. I’ve had OAB for decades, even wet the bed until I was 13. I never wanted to talk to a doctor because it was too embarrassing. But it got so bad that I was afraid to leave the house because I never got ANY warning and would have to cross my legs and hop to the bathroom. So I finally asked my doctor for something and was prescribed Gemtesa. I have Medicare along with supplementary Medicaid, and I don’t know who paid for it, but I only have like an $8 co-pay, thank God. I take it at night with a slice of bread and I’ve never had nausea or tiredness. I used to wake up in the morning and I wouldn’t feel any urge to urinate until I stood up, and then it would be an immediate dash to the bathroom."

• Marie...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 11, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "I have MS and tried other meds for OAB that didn't help at all. I've been on Gemtesa for a year now and it's wonderful to walk past the incontinence products. I have cut the dose to every other day because my bladder isn't emptying fully but it's worth it to be able to sleep through the night!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "I have been taking it for 4 days and it has worked wonders for me. Not experiencing any side effects but having crazy dreams at night. Don't know if the meds are causing it or just a coincidence! Costing me $47.00 per month after insurance. It is well worth it to me. Hopefully, it will continue to be successful."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 22, 2024

Gemtesa (vibegron) "Gemtesa has helped me considerably to ease my overactive bladder. I am now able to sleep better, only getting up 1 to 2 times a night where I was getting up 4-5 times before. The urgency to urinate has subsided also. Able to drive longer distances without having to stop. It considers this medication to be a life changer."

• Karin
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "Helps more than other medications I have been on. Was excited about Rex that would help. Made going out of the house better. Not having to search for a bathroom and anxiety about not finding a bathroom in time. BUT… I am on Medicare and no coverage for Gemtesa. Also going for pelvic floor therapy. I think every woman should do pelvic floor exercises."

• Kim
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2024

Gemtesa (vibegron) "3 wks in and having less accidents . I had my first child 26 yrs ago and have had issues since when i laugh, cough, sneeze , move wrong, lift using lower abdominal muscles . I can say that the incidence has drastically decreased at this time I am not using as many pads or changing clothes often."

• Bups
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "I've been on this medication for a couple of weeks. It has been working for me. I didn't like oxybutynin. Presently, I'm extremely comfortable taking it daily. I am scheduled to meet with my urologist this week for a follow-up."

• Barki...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "Went on Gemtesa after my doctor took me off Oxybutynin due to the blood-brain barrier issue and it causing dementia and confusion. Tried solifenacin, which didn't work for me at all. Gemtesa was great, was on it for 3 weeks with samples from the doc. Worked perfectly, no side effects at all for me. Unfortunately, with insurance and a coupon from the website, the cost is $95 a month, so this drug is out for me, and we'll see if I have better luck on a 4th option."

• Gus4ci
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2023

Gemtesa (vibegron) "I've had overactive bladder following a TURP procedure to correct an oversized prostate gland. My urologist gave me some physician's samples that lasted for about a month. The results were excellent! I had more control over urination that saved many embarrassing moments. I notified the doctor (Jason Reynolds in Elizabethtown, KY) for a prescription. Bad news! Gemtesa isn't covered under my insurance plan and the cost was $1600. Dr. Reynolds is trying to get a special release of this medication for my condition, but so far no luck. I've used all of the sample stock as of 11/2. My symptoms of incontinence have returned."