Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder User Reviews (Page 4)
Gemtesa has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 136 reviews for the treatment of Overactive Bladder. 66% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Gemtesa
- Henry...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 29, 2024
"I had been taking Flomax for several years. It continued to be effective but I started experiencing significant hypotension resulting in some falls. The doctor gave me a couple of trial boxes of Gemtesa. It took a few weeks, but with the Gemtesa my incontinence stopped, and I no longer suffered from sudden hypotension episodes. I have not had any adverse side effects."
- Lucky...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 25, 2024
"I have just started on this drug to treat OAB. The doctor warned me to try this and gave me six weeks of samples. The dosing is one 75mg tablet a day. I was previously on Myrbetriq. That drug just stopped working, and my pharmacy had problems getting it."
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- Free...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 14, 2024
"I've been taking Gemtesa for three years, with great success. I no longer need to know where a toilet is for stopping every 15 minutes while driving. At first, in 2021, my UroGyn needed to write a letter to my insurance company for them to cover Gemtesa. Thankfully, insurance now covers it."
- tnmtl...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 11, 2024
"Nine days after I started taking Gemtesa, I could make it to the bathroom without leaking and needing to change my pad. Within 3 weeks, I could go 4 hours without leaking day or night. Now, occasionally if I go over 5 hours, I sometimes leak a small amount. I would say it has improved my problem by 95%. Side effects I have noticed are a runny nose and a headache."
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- Lily
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 10, 2024
"I started taking Gemtesa after I mentioned to the PA that I was having urine leakage on occasion and that I hoped after my treatment for bladder cancer ended that this would stop. She provided me with a prescription for Gemtesa. I have been taking it for three weeks. I have less leakage and no longer wear a pad for protection. I have some comfort to know that eventually I will have control with help from Gemtesa 75mg. I will have to wait to see if this medication provides the help I need because of the short time I have been taking Gemtesa."
- AZ Wo...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 21, 2023
"Gemtesa worked for me in just a few days. I've been on it for six weeks. I have had some gastro issues but don't know if Gemtesa is the cause. I also have some redness on my chest, not quite a rash, and don't know why that would happen suddenly after six weeks of use. Nothing that will cause me to stop using it. I'm very happy with the results of less urgency, fewer trips to the bathroom, and I can sneeze without leaking. Not having to always think about general overactive bladder issues is a game changer for this busy senior citizen. Pretty wonderful."
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- Robert...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 12, 2024
"Gemtesa was the first medication that improved multiple issues I had with overactive bladder. It was effective and with quick results. I did not experience any side effects or problems with Gemtesa. I would, very much, like to continue taking it; however, with my insurance payment, I had to pay $200 per month. With fixed income, Social Security, and other medications I take, I cannot afford to continue Gemtesa. Great product; too expensive. Thanks."
- DJRA
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 4, 2024
"I cannot RAVE enough about this drug. ZERO side effects. It started working after the first dose. I could cry. I have my life back. My urologist gave me a 2-month supply, but my cost through insurance is $165 for a 90-day supply. WORTH EVERY PENNY!"
- Mary
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 24, 2024
"I am not getting up at night as much by using Gemtesa. However, it is really expensive and I have new insurance, so I'm not sure if I can get a break. My last insurance charged me $70 for 90 days. The normal co-pay is over $300."
- Ruthb
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 4, 2023
"My urologist prescribed this medication for me when I complained of total urinary incontinence and that I wasn't liking having to wear depends all the time, changing them sometimes 4-5 times a day. She gave me a sample of this pill and if it didn't help, that we would meet in a month to discuss other options. It has helped me tremendously with no side effects whatsoever. The only negative comment I have is the high cost of the pills and they are not covered by my Medicare plan."
- June
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 31, 2024
"I have been taking Gemtesa for about a month now, and going from almost total loss of control of my bladder to not having to use anything other than mini pads is wonderful! This is undoubtedly the best OAB medication I have ever used. I just asked my urologist for a lifetime prescription. No side effects at this time."
- gkapp...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 9, 2024
"I would give Gemtesa a 4-star rating. Considering the high cost of the drug makes the drug not affordable. With the other drugs I take Jardiance and Entresto and other medications, the cost of these drugs is beyond affordable. The so-called assistance program for cost support is not attainable if you have insurance coverage you purchase. I am on Medicare and purchase supplemental drug coverage. The donut hole takes all my income."
- penken
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 15, 2024
"Gemtesa has been life-changing for me. It works so much better than Myrbetriq. No side effects and no urgency. My gynecologist sends it to a specialty mail-order pharmacy, and I get it for FREE! What a blessing this is. However, sometimes they are slow to send it through the mail, and I cannot function well without this medication. My bladder is not happy without it."
- Roger...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 28, 2021
"Caused urine retention, hard to start stream and weak stream. Still wake every hour or so during night. Took 75 size capsule."
- Anne
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 12, 2022
"Caused significant urinary retention and now doctor wants me to self catherized which I am not going to do. Done with this medication."
- Mike...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 27, 2021
"I seems to work very well. Only my third week but I have noticed a significant improvement (not perfect) but a lot better."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 17, 2021
"Works very well for me. But it is way too expensive and I can't afford the cost. My insurance will not cover it either so I will just have to suffer until something changes."
- Becky
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 23, 2022
"I feel like I have every side effect. Hot Flash, Chills, Dizzy, Headache and Nausea"
- Greg
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 22, 2023
"Gemtesa is Ineffective. It added absolutely no relief to my urgency issues. Don’t bother with this medication."
- Art
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 9, 2023
"It causes me to urinate more often. No more leaks but I urinate more frequently."
- Yooge
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 11, 2022
"Took my first pill 3 hours ago — boom! Nausea/ drowsiness right away."
- JAA
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 12, 2023
"Took Gemtasa for four days and experienced a runny nose, fatigue and on the fourth day I fainted and was taken to ER. Sadly had to cancel the cruise that we had planned to go on."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 14, 2023
"The medication worked quite well and I was pleased with its efficiency…the downside was constipation. The constipation was problematic enough for me to discontinue taking the drug."
- anita...
- March 5, 2023
"Have taken 4 months...night trips 7.. 8...9...10...times...very disappointed ..."
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"So far so good. I have a few weeks' samples. After investigating the cost and what Medicare covers, though, I'm sad. Because of the cost, once the samples run out, I can't afford it. I don't qualify for the discounts or plans for help. It's sad and crazy."