Botox for Overactive Bladder User Reviews

• Anonymous
• February 21, 2021

"This procedure has totally changed my life. I wish I had done it years ago. The doctor put lidocaine in my bladder for 30 minutes prior to the shots, and I had no pain at all. I have no accidents now, and I can go hours without having to go. I feel like I have gotten my life back."

• Fia...
• November 6, 2020

"I've been having bladder Botox for several years now under general anesthetic. I've had bad experiences with other procedures and opted for general anesthetic. It has been a life change for me after needing to go to the toilet up to 17 times a day. No side effects other than the first couple of weeks needing to really push out to clear the bladder. But this passed. I'm glad I went for general anesthetic as my dad went for local and had to stop as it was too painful, and he's got a high pain threshold. Good luck to you all."

• Fra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2022

"I’ve had sensitive bladder issues since I had spinal fusion surgery in 2015. Myrbetric was helping, but the constant urges got worse. I did the Botox injections in October. I have not been able to go without catheterizing since the Botox. I’m hoping it will eventually wear off so I can go on my own. As for the sensitivity, it is still there. The Botox injections made my problem worse. I’m planning to see a different urologist in February. Still looking for a solution."

• KAT...
• July 26, 2021

"After my second injection of Botox, I was worse off. Didn't get a third injection. Why did this happen? Seems I can't get an answer. Was the injection in the correct area for the Botox? No meds seem to help. I would always have urinary tract infections constantly for about three years. Always taking Flomax. What is my next best alternative? Can't go out and enjoy the day or evening. Housebound."

• Hor...
• July 26, 2020

"Female, 80. 3 single births within 2-1/2 yrs, the 1st being largest, 8 lb, 10 oz. Over the years, diagnosed with urge incontinence, stress incontinence, and OAB. Sling surgery earlier this year for stress incontinence - has worked like a miracle for coughing/sneezing but nothing else. Meds didn't do much for urge or OAB (sample Myrbetriq/too $$, a few months of oxybutynin, then trospium). Botox about 3-1/2 wks ago. Was very uncomfortable and post-op, pain was intensifying. I started suspecting UTI and was correct. Probably caused by leaky bowel (an entirely another problem!) since culture showed E. coli. Now that that's cleared up, I can evaluate the Botox procedure as being 50%-75% successful. Fewer pads, less laundry, and overall more comfortable. My urologist said treatment should last 6-9 months. As of now, will repeat. Am glad I did not research it prior to surgery. I believe the failures posted would have made me very hesitant. I am so sorry for those who went through pain and failure."

• CAR...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 18, 2022

"1st Botox with 100 units of Botox was unsuccessful for OA bladder, Feb. 2022. 2nd Botox, April 2022, 200 units, and my run to the bathroom is every 5-10 mins. Using self-disposable catheter AM and PM. I am very unhappy."

• Lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2019

"I had the Botox injections for overactive bladder about 3 months ago for incontinence. I am 47 and was constantly leaking. Having tried all other methods, I was offered Botox. I was a bit dubious at first, but I have a really good incontinence nurse and urologist. Everything was clearly explained, and I had to show I could self-catheterize before they would do the procedure. The procedure was a little uncomfortable and stung once or twice, other than that, it was fine, and I watched on the screen. The procedure worked for me, I can sneeze and cough without peeing myself. I have had one UTI since I had it done, but it cleared with antibiotics. I do still occasionally leak, but that is if my bladder is full and I put pressure on my bladder. I was lucky, I didn't need to self-catheterize. I'm glad I had it done. I'm sorry for the people for whom it didn't work."

• cj ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2019

"I had a Botox bladder injection early in 2019 (low dose), and even though it didn't completely work, I felt my leakage was less. Last week, I had another stronger dose, and I am leaking worse than ever, and I just had an episode where I stood up and had no control over my bladder at all. These reviews made me feel better because I couldn't find anything on the web about Botox making the issue worse until I read other reviews. I still have faith that maybe it just hasn't started working yet, but who knows... I may just keep leaking. As far as the pain involved in the injection, maybe some people are super sensitive, or maybe some physicians are better than others, but I found it to be only mildly uncomfortable. There was a little cramping, but nothing too bad. I was shocked that some people go under general anesthesia for this! Fingers (or legs) crossed that it starts working."

• Yay...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 26, 2023

"I am 53 years old and have suffered from severe overactive bladder, or urge incontinence, for the last 5 years. I went through 2 pads a day. Tried PT, Vessicare, Merbertiq, HRT for years, but nothing worked…until getting Botox shots in my bladder. It changed my life. They last about 5 months. Have consistently gotten them every 5 months for the last 2 years, and I cannot imagine my life without them."

• Fio...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2024

"I had my procedure done last Tuesday and have mixed reviews. I'm feeling quite bloated since and was hoping someone would see this and answer me. Why have so many reviews stated that the procedure really hurt? I was under general anesthetic for mine, surely that should be the way for all people? I do feel like I can empty my bladder, but the swelling is uncomfortable."

• Suz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2023

"Best thing ever. The procedure was quick and simple. Some injections stung a little but were not really painful. Finally got my life back. All are done very quickly in the outpatient clinic without anesthetic or sedation."

• 75 ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2022

"No more urgency. No more accidents. My bladder hasn’t felt this good in the last 20 years!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 19, 2024

"It helps with constricting the urethra and controlling voiding. Just received treatment this morning, takes about a week to become effective."