Solifenacin and Sore Throat: What Users Say

• Chl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2019

Solifenacin for Urinary Frequency "Had overactive bladder for some time. VESIcare 5mg really helped with this. Unfortunately, I’ve had to discontinue it as it caused the most awful dry mouth and throat. After around 2 months on VESIcare, I got a bad sore throat and initially thought it was an unrelated infection. My throat, mouth, and tongue then developed red sore patches and ulcers. I can only think VESIcare is to blame because it completely dried out my mouth and throat. I stopped the medication 3 days ago on the advice of my doctor. I have a relative on this medication and she is absolutely fine on it. So, it's different for everyone."

• Chl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2019

Solifenacin for Urinary Frequency "Had overactive bladder for some time. VESIcare 5mg really helped with this. Unfortunately, I’ve had to discontinue it as it caused the most awful dry mouth and throat. After around 2 months on VESIcare, I got a bad sore throat and initially thought it was an unrelated infection. My throat, mouth, and tongue then developed red sore patches and ulcers. I can only think VESIcare is to blame because it completely dried out my mouth and throat. I stopped the medication 3 days ago on the advice of my doctor. I have a relative on this medication and she is absolutely fine on it. So, it's different for everyone."

• fre...
• March 24, 2014

Solifenacin for Urinary Incontinence "I started using VESIcare about 7 months ago and it worked fantastic. Side effects are going to make me stop it today: dry mouth, raspy voice, blurred vision, sore throat, constipation, and leg cramps (we used to call them charlie horses). I am 81 years old and can't stand the pain in my leg all day and night, it's worse. But for the incontinence, it was a blessing not to have to run to the bathroom every few hours and not make it home from shopping without being wet. I have tried Detrol but get terrific headaches from that. I will see my doctor and hopefully we can work something out. I am on the 5 mg."

• bee...
• March 15, 2013

Solifenacin for Urinary Incontinence "I've been using VESIcare for approximately one month. It really does work; however, the side effects are too bothersome for me to continue using. My mouth is constantly dry, and I have a seriously terrible sore throat and hoarse voice. I could deal with the dry mouth, but not the sore throat."

• bee...
• March 15, 2013

Solifenacin for Urinary Incontinence "I've been using VESIcare for approximately one month. It really does work; however, the side effects are too bothersome for me to continue using. My mouth is constantly dry, and I have a seriously terrible sore throat and hoarse voice. I could deal with the dry mouth, but not the sore throat."

• Cri...
• November 15, 2019

Solifenacin for Urinary Frequency "My side effects from VESIcare are constipation, dry mouth, dizziness, sore throat, itching, and burning. I have some reduction in urinary frequency but not enough to justify the side effects. Took for 35 days."

• Ove...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2017

Solifenacin for Urinary Frequency "I have suffered from incontinence and overactive bladder for many years and put up with it. I was prescribed a 5 mg dose from the hospital doctor, and although it didn't help with incontinence, it did help with a better urination flow and less frequent visits to the toilet. They upped the dose to 10 by the physiotherapist I was seeing about an overactive bladder and incontinence. I have had bad side effects of pebble constipation, feeling very unwell with a stuffed-up nose, sore throat, very tired, stomach upset including acid, chest pain, and have now had the meds stopped by my GP as it could be causing my blood pressure to drop. I was really happy in the beginning with the benefits of the VESIcare medication, but the bad outweighs the good."

• 270...
• November 6, 2016

Solifenacin for Urinary Frequency "After 5 days of taking VESIcare, I feel like I have the flu. My throat is sore, my mouth is dry, vision is blurry, and my stomach is upset. I was prescribed 10's. I am stopping them today. I also am having trouble emptying my bladder. I won't take this again."

• Zoe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2020

For Overactive Bladder "Have OAB with major urgency issues and have tried almost all the meds. Found one that works (Myrbetriq), but it's not covered by my insurance, so I had to try solifenacin 10 mg since it is. While the drug is very effective, the side effects are so massive that I had to stop after 3 days. The half-life is so long that I'm still feeling most of the side effects days after I've stopped. Raspy voice, feeling like there is a 'fog' in my throat, shortness of breath, tingling in the hands and feet, and excessively tired. Between the extreme fatigue and the sore throat, I was thinking maybe I should get a COVID test, until I realized it was this medication. What a disappointment, as this is one of the two most effective meds I've tried."

• Loo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2023

For Urinary Frequency "I have been taking 5 mg of solifenacin for 2 months. It certainly helps me to not get up three times a night, but doesn't help during the day. It is easy to take this small pill. I will have to stop taking this because my eyesight has become very blurry. I can barely read the subtitles on TV. In the beginning, I put this down to having laser treatment for glaucoma recently. The other pesky side effect is a continually sore throat and dry mouth. The sore throat is not the same as the one you get with a cold, it is more on the roof of your mouth, and nothing relieves it. A friend started to take solifenacin on my recommendation, but she stopped two days ago, and her sore throat has gone completely. I also had sharp pains in my shoulder through the back around my rib area, and it felt as if I had a lung problem."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2018

Solifenacin for Urinary Incontinence "VESIcare seems to help better than Mybetriq, but I can't take the side effects. I have a constant sore throat and bronchitis-like symptoms."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2022

For Urinary Frequency "Sore throat. Terrible lower back pain. Swollen ankles. Nasty taste in your mouth. Regret not reading the side effects. Will never take again. Did help some, but the side effects were horrible!"