VESIcare and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Gin...
• February 2, 2018

For Urinary Frequency "I have been struggling with urinary urgency and leakage for at least a year. I finally gave in and saw a urologist. Just 1 pill gave me the relief I needed. I am so grateful! The only side effect is dry mouth. It is well worth it! Just 5 mg once daily has been my dose. What a great product! Thank you! Now I can get on with my life!"

• ngr...
• August 19, 2017

For Urinary Frequency "I've been on this medication for one week (10 mg) and have found it to work quite well. I'm not running to the bathroom constantly, and I am able to hold my urine until I can get there when I do have to go. I am experiencing dry mouth, which I hope will go away, and I have been a little drowsy, but neither of these side effects are unmanageable. I started taking Metamucil 2x daily and have not been constipated yet. I will keep taking it but may try cutting the pills in half to make the prescription last longer (expensive!)"

• Gyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2014

For Urinary Frequency "Took this medicine along with Uroxatral for slow stream and urinary frequency, both secondary to radiation cystitis caused by brachytherapy. VESIcare caused slight mouth dryness at 5 mg, severe mouth dryness and bad taste at 10 mg."

• 270...
• November 6, 2016

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."

• Tor...
• September 11, 2015

For Urinary Frequency "Caused dry mouth, headaches, weight gain, and pain in lower back. Now seeing a physio as my back hurts so much. I'm on 10 mg a day. Within one month, running to the toilet was normalized, and I slept all night without needing to get up numerous times. Someone else mentioned the effect on eyesight. I have experienced this too but hadn't thought to link it to the drugs."

• Gee...
• September 15, 2015

For Urinary Frequency "This medication initially was very helpful in helping me get my urinary problems under control. During the first month of treatment, it caused extreme dry mouth and dry eyes. By week six, it caused heartburn and an upset stomach. At first, I did not make the connection between the drug and my symptoms, but after thinking about it, the possibility of VESIcare being the culprit became very real to me. I used this website to confirm my suspicions. I have decided to inform my doctor and curtail daily usage, lest things get worse."

• Bra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 6, 2015

For Urinary Frequency "I have PPMS/Multiple Sclerosis and have been on .5 mg for 2 years. It has helped considerably. Yes, some dry mouth, but drink more water. I'm a 54-year-old male, and with MS, I cannot honestly tell you that I have less or more joint pain, as this is what MS is all about, but wetting my pants was no fun! I really can't complain much about side effects, but would like to try to try every other day. Oh, and I still can get an erection! Just need a wife to help on that one!"

• Ooo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 24, 2021

For Overactive Bladder "I tried it first when I was a teenager, it made my mouth dry as cotton to the point I almost lost my voice. Because of this, I would drink more water and use the bathroom even more frequently than without it. Last year, it was recommended to me to try again. It worked a tiny bit at first but started to taper off. Again, it caused a lot of dry mouth, sometimes I was scared I would swallow my tongue, lol. After not finding success, I tried another med, it also didn’t work very well. But due to finances, I was told to go back onto VESIcare again until I could try other options. This time, it made my frequency even worse than before. It also made my bladder feel extremely full very frequently, despite mostly emptying my bladder, which was extremely bothersome and uncomfortable. I’m so very frustrated with not having any success with these medications."

• Gin...
• August 21, 2015

For Urinary Frequency "Taking 1/2 a 5 mg tablet, which has reduced the number of times I needed to go to the toilet. I find that VESIcare causes blurry vision and memory problems. Some memory problems and dry mouth. I take Movicol am and pm (laxative) and Biotene for dry mouth and also feel somewhat tired and lack motivation. I hope in 3 months, when I trial not taking it for 2 weeks, will work as the side effects and the price of tablets make me short-tempered."

• Pol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2019

For Urinary Frequency "Vesicare. After a short time, experienced very dry mouth, dry eyes, very tired, muscle aches. It did have a positive effect, but the side effects outweighed the benefit."

• lac...
• November 17, 2010

For Urinary Frequency "VESIcare was working, but the side effect (dry mouth) was severe. I have to stop taking it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2012

For Urinary Frequency "Little positive results. Caused excessive dry mouth and markedly reduced ejaculate."

• Fif...
• January 18, 2018

For Urinary Incontinence "After years of bladder leakage, I have finally found a new lease on life thanks to VESIcare. I feel like a different woman, and the side effects have been minimal: dry mouth and slight dizziness."

• Pud...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2021

For Urinary Frequency "VESIcare was effective at controlling bladder spasms. I experienced very dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision."

• Dot...
• February 28, 2021

For Urinary Frequency "Didn't work. Only gave me a dry mouth."