Fesoterodine and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• 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."

• 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!"

• Spo...
• January 4, 2014

For Urinary Frequency "I have been taking this medicine for 3 weeks now and have found it definitely works. Tried Vesicare before this but had no luck. Only problem I have, though, is my appetite has increased a lot, and I'm finding it hard not to eat too much! So, weight gain is a side effect for me, also had sudden hair growth on my hips. I'm a very unhairy person who only has to shave my legs about 4 times a year, yet suddenly after starting this medicine, I have had black, thick hair coming through with a rash in uncommon places. Think I may have to stop this medicine if it continues."

• BAD...
• January 7, 2013

For Urinary Frequency "Works great for the urinary problem but created a whole lot of other issues. Severe weight gain, anxiety (moody), constipation, etc. Taking 4 mg every other day, I was up to 1 to 2 hours but still had issues. Up it to 4 mg daily is when I really noticed the above. Not a good fit for me."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• Smf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2015

For Urinary Incontinence "50.00 out of pocket for nightmares, dizziness, constipation, weight gain. Yes, it works, but I just do not like the side effects."