Fesoterodine and Dry Mouth: What Users Say

• Tug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2020

For Urinary Frequency "I have been on this drug, Toviaz, for a few days now for OAB. I was peeing many times a day and knew where every bathroom was in the city. I am taking 4 mg every 12 hours. This drug worked immediately for me, last night I slept 6.5 hours without having to get up. I haven't done that in 30 years. Yes, I have a dry mouth, but who cares if the drug works? I do find it takes a while to start the flow when peeing, but I am planning on trying different dosages. So far, it has been a real game changer in my life."

• Anonymous
• June 22, 2011

For Urinary Incontinence "I've been taking Toviaz 8mg for the past 3 weeks, and it's been a lifesaver for me. Not being able to control urination had been getting worse and worse over the past 3 years. I was given a 2-week sample of the 8mg after I had a urodynamic study done. It found that my bladder functioned perfectly normal - no spasms. The next day, I didn't make it to work, I had to go home and change clothes. So, I've been taking the Toviaz since that day, and BAM, the sudden urges are gone! I do have chronic dry mouth and mild tiredness and found that taking it during the day versus at night was the better solution. Waking up with cotton mouth in the middle of the night was a big problem. I suggest trying it, it's worth it!"

• Dai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2020

For Urinary Incontinence "I have been suffering with incontinence, continuing to get worse over the past 10 years, which was about the same time I have had severe fibromyalgia (which was confirmed by a doctor specialist in East Canton, Ohio). Should I leave my house (rarely), my bladder will begin to leak when I am about 2 houses away. At home, when the faucet is turned on or the toilet flushes, I leak so badly I fill my #5 Poise pad completely. Life is not great. Two months ago, my specialist recommended I try Toviaz. He gave me a 3-week sample. It worked right away! Yes, I had dry mouth, which I started treating with Biotene dry mouth rinse. It worked wonders! I took the script called in by the doctor but was shocked and saddened that my Medicare and supplemental insurance left me the obligation of $350.00 out-of-pocket. I've been searching for a coupon or something that would allow me to purchase this drug. Otherwise, it is not possible that I purchase it. Any ideas on how I might go about securing it?"

• MRS...
• February 23, 2012

For Urinary Frequency "Update from August 2011: This medicine gave me back my life! I take one 8mg tablet every morning, and I feel like a normal woman again. No more worrying about finding a bathroom every place I go to. Only side effect I experience is a dry mouth sometimes. It is a very costly medication, unfortunately, but the results could not be better. Highly recommend trying it. It literally changed my life for the better!"

• Lol...
• February 13, 2012

For Urinary Incontinence "I was put on Toviaz after a serious back injury caused nerve damage to my bladder. At first, I was getting 5-6 hours of sleep a night when first prescribed the 4 mg, but I'm back to waking at least twice, and it's awful sitting on the toilet, having the urge to go but not being able to produce anything without going through the rigmarole of putting on taps, kneading my bladder, etc. I suffered from dry mouth, but after 10 weeks of use, it seems to be subsiding. The other thing I have noticed (hard not to!!) is the severe weight gain... 11 lbs in 2 months!! I have reduced mobility with the back injury, so it would be difficult for me to continue on Toviaz and not be able to lose the extra pounds. I've been on Oxybutynin and Vesicare, both with side effects."

• HSP...
• August 18, 2016

For Urinary Frequency "Significantly reduces my overactive bladder symptoms-very satisfied with it. I find that the two main side effects can be neutralized with Alfuzosin (for reduced urine flow) and Metamucil wafers (for constipation). Dry mouth occasionally occurs but is no big problem for me and can be treated by- you guessed it-sips of water. The only issue is the expense-I'm on a Medicare Advantage program and this one drug pushes me into the 'doughnut hole' of increased co-pays during the last 3 months of the year. But what can I say?-you pay for your thrills! Does anyone know when this drug will go generic?"

• Jen...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 2, 2018

For Urinary Frequency "I have been taking Toviaz for a good five years. The dry mouth is a pain, but I really felt the need to share the following experience with you. Prior to taking Toviaz, I would frequently have a dream that I was on the toilet urinating. When this was happening in my dream, I would be wetting the bed in real life. As a young woman in my 20s, this was not acceptable to me. Since taking Toviaz, I have not had one wet night. Last night, I dreamt that I was using quite a few toilets, but I woke dry (dying for a wee but dry!). This drug is amazing."

• Bam...
• August 19, 2013

For Urinary Frequency "I had tried just about every other medication out there, but none of them worked well for me. Then I tried the 4 mg Toviaz sample, which helped some but didn't stop the problem. The 8 mg Toviaz has been a lifesaver! It completely stopped my overactive bladder symptoms. It does cause dry mouth, and after around 3 weeks on it, I'll start to get a little hoarse. If I stop taking it over a weekend, by Monday, the hoarseness has subsided and I can start taking it again. It does cause dry mouth, and I have to be careful about constipation. But it works! Now if I can just get my insurance company to cover it."

• Nur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2018

For Urinary Incontinence "I have a history of having to go NOW when I first feel the urge to urinate. Also, I'm the same as another patient who said, when her mind sees the toilet, she can't wait to pull her pants down to sit. She had to go right away. I'm the same way. It's strange. But I've been put on Toviaz 8 mg for about 2 weeks. Day one, I didn't think I could handle the dry mouth, but it's gotten better. The only thing that concerns me is I'm on a low carb diet and was losing weight until I started Toviaz. Now my weight has gone up a little and I can't seem to get it back down. Otherwise, this drug is awesome! It works great for me. I would recommend it!"

• Oki...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2020

For Urinary Incontinence "Wow. I've been reading these reviews. I've been on Toviaz for 6 months. I started off with 4 mg, now 8 mg. I had colon cancer in 2017, radiation treatments, now my bladder only holds 6 oz. of urine, terrible. I can't tell you how every night I was soaked!!! Went through so many incontinence products, crazy. It's no way to live. My urologist put me on this when nothing else could be done. Perhaps Botox every 6 months, driving 2 hours. Anyway, yes, there's dry mouth, etc., but I found in time it lessened. I have no constipation. Low side effects, anyway, I'm smiling again. Headaches went away over time. You're not going to get overnight success with this med. Give it time. I was told at least 6 weeks to 2 months to notice. Yes, it's expensive, but I'm not crying anymore. I will be on this the rest of my life. :)"

• Wri...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 12, 2019

For Urinary Incontinence "I have suffered urinary incontinence for quite a few years, but have been taking Toviaz for over 5 years, and it has certainly helped me. It has changed my life, and I have not suffered any bad side effects. But then perhaps I have been lucky. As far as dry mouth is concerned, I suffer from Sjögren Syndrome, and a dry mouth is part of that condition."

• Han...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2016

For Urinary Frequency "I used Toviaz for 10 days, and its side effects started to be unbearable. So I had to give it up. Maybe if I would continue to use it, it could show its true effects, but dry mouth and dizziness made me feel very bad."

• cow...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 17, 2017

For Urinary Frequency "I love Toviaz. Thank you, Pfizer, for your discount. I take Aciberry for constipation and Biotin for dry mouth. I tried other meds, they were not as effective as Toviaz. I recommend Toviaz to all. Thank you again, Pfizer."

• Skr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2018

For Urinary Frequency "I was prescribed Toviaz for overactive bladder. I was going through 3-4 heavy pads almost every day. Since I started taking it, my urinary output has decreased, I have hardly any leakage, but the dry mouth is unbearable, and it has elevated my blood pressure so high my doctor increased my meds. I have blurred vision, and I’m so jittery inside, and I can feel my heart pounding. I’m done with Toviaz. The side effects aren’t worth it!"

• Kcs...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 6, 2017

For Urinary Frequency "I've been taking 8 mg Toviaz for several years now. Dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, and initially nausea have been side effects. I've had weight gain, but being on other meds, I'm not sure if Toviaz has been a contributing factor for the weight gain. Toviaz has worked very well for my overactive bladder until recently when I began taking Primidone for tremors. I will discuss this with my doctors to see if Primidone may be causing the Toviaz to be less effective. Also, even with my health insurance, Toviaz is very expensive. Talk with your doctor; weigh the pros/cons for yourself to decide if it's worth taking. I have to say it's been worth it for me. Instead of getting up 4-6 times during the night to urinate, I may get up 1 time while on it."

• Jud...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2019

For Urinary Frequency "This drug worked pretty well except for the side effects. I was on 4 mg. I had to take it before bed because it made me so sleepy. The dry mouth I could handle. But I walked around in a fog all day and gained 5 lbs in 3 weeks! I hate to come off it because running water at the sink doesn’t make me pee anymore, lol. I actually have to remind myself to go or I don’t go all day."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2013

For Urinary Frequency "Toviaz really helped control bladder, but I, personally, experienced extreme dry throat and mouth constantly to the point of dehydration and was always freezing cold, which is very unusual for me. I drank tons of water and unsweet tea, neither helped. Finally, I gave up taking it, and my hydration returned to normal. I think I will go back to my oxybutynin until I see my MD for a different med."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2013

For Urinary Frequency "Toviaz really helped control bladder, but I, personally, experienced extreme dry throat and mouth constantly to the point of dehydration and was always freezing cold, which is very unusual for me. I drank tons of water and unsweet tea, neither helped. Finally, I gave up taking it, and my hydration returned to normal. I think I will go back to my oxybutynin until I see my MD for a different med."

• Tir...
• December 28, 2011

For Urinary Frequency "I was taking Toviaz 4 mg, and that wasn't working for my bladder pressure. I doubled the dose and had some relief, but the pressure wasn't totally gone. I get severe dry mouth and constipation. I have also noticed weight gain-about 7 pounds in 3 months, even with exercising."

• mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2017

For Urinary Frequency "I only took this drug once, and I was ill for 2 weeks! First day, my throat was horribly dry and scratchy. Water did NOT help. Second day, I lost my voice, and it stayed gone for three days. The mucus in my throat became unbearable. Then came a throat infection that went to my ears, and then it settled in my chest. Could not get rid of this! Two rounds of antibiotics and prednisone, and it's finally gone. I would NOT recommend this drug. Oh, and by the way, I haven't had a cold or flu for decades, so that was NOT what I had."

• Ted...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2018

For Urinary Incontinence "I started Toviaz 4 mg about a month ago. It seemed to work a lot better than the other medications, but caused severe dry mouth. With time, the dry mouth subsided, but then I started the 8 mg dose. I have been on it for about a month, and I find I have dry mouth and insomnia, but the medication works so well, I am going to see if side effects improve with a little more time."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2018

For Urinary Frequency "Started on Toviaz 4 mg three weeks ago. Side effects appear to be headaches and dry mouth. The drug is helping, and I am managing better, but not too happy at the thought of taking this for the rest of my life (I’m only 63). Asked GP for alternatives, do not want the TVT (a sling surgery procedure) operation!"

• Bee...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 8, 2021

For Urinary Frequency "I take Toviaz for 2 years now. It really helps with bladder urgency. The side effects I get are weight gain, slight vision impairment, and extreme dry mouth. Nothing helps for dry mouth. I have sipped water and use biotin. By far, the extreme dry mouth is the worst. Considering the alternative, I will stay on Toviaz. But I wish I could get rid of the extreme dry mouth."

• P06...
• June 16, 2011

For Urinary Frequency "Toviaz worked very well for the first few weeks, but then started losing its effectiveness. I used to wake up 10 times a night to use the bathroom, and now I get up around 5 times a night. It causes dry mouth (which is especially bad during the night) and also makes me tired. Also, the best insurance plans typically won't cover this medication (I pay $70 for a one-month supply)."

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2011

For Urinary Frequency "The medicine does its job. Although I experience severe dry mouth and nightmares. Nightmares weren't listed as a side effect, but my doctor knew about it and didn't tell me when he prescribed it. Nightmares are supposed to subside. After 6 weeks, I still have them a few times a week."