Trospium for Urinary Incontinence User Reviews
Reviews for Trospium
- Fix...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 26, 2018
"This medicine was a lifesaver for me! After nearly 20 years of running to the bathroom and dealing with leakage (frequency, urgency, and mixed incontinence) since my 20s, I am free! I tried every natural therapy I could, to no avail. I went under extensive testing years ago by a urologist only to be told there is nothing wrong with me. I tried eliminating foods and alcohol. I tried acupuncture, various supplements, alternative doctors. Nothing worked. Myrbetriq helped but made me extremely constipated. The only side effect I have with Trospium is a minor dry throat, but it is tolerable even as a teacher. I just keep some water or tea by me. I'm free!!"
- Han...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 18, 2019
"Amazing drug! I have had incontinence my whole life. It was horrible and embarrassing. I would go through the thickest Poise pads all day and night. No side effects on it. I love my life again! No running to the bathroom every half hour!"
- jet...
- September 6, 2010
Trospium "Sanctura has given me freedom to be more than 10 ft from the bathroom. An unexpected bonus is that it cleared up the last problems of my depression. I am free of suicidal thinking, able to be in crowds. So I am enjoying life more than I've ever had in the past."
- Anonymous
- November 4, 2008
Trospium "I've been on this medicine for a few months. Before, my biggest problem was waking up at night to pee but not having enough time to get to the bathroom before it started running down my leg. The Sanctura alleviated this problem, and I haven't experienced any negative side effects, but it feels like it's harder to empty my bladder. It seems like my bladder is never really completely empty, but the Sanctura does help to eliminate 'accidents.'"
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 20, 2019
"Trospium seriously has improved my life tenfold. I have MS and have been diagnosed with detrusor sphincter dyssynergia (DSD), basically my sphincter spasms. I was incontinent, up 6-15 times at night, and miserable at 36, having to wear adult diapers. Now, mixed with self-catheterization, I sleep ALL night with no interruption, can go with just a thin liner now (out of paranoia), and I have my life back. I am forever indebted to the urologist who suggested this medication!"
- Lua...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 1, 2020
"This worked wonderfully! Unfortunately, about the 4th day, I noticed a bulge under both eyes. I said to myself, “Wow, I really am getting old.” Then, by 1 week, I had a full-blown severe allergic attack just on one side of my face, red, hot, and swollen. So disappointed because it did work for me and right away."
- Swe...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 6, 2019
"I was given this drug as a cheaper option for Vesicare. This drug did not work for me. While I had no side effects, I had to start wearing pads because I had no control over my bladder. I contacted my pharmacist, who is sending me the generic for Vesicare—Solifenacin succinate."
- May...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 12, 2020
"Even faithfully doing my pelvic floor and other exercises to maintain my pelvic floor, 3 full-term babies and many miscarriages plus hypermobility, it’s a losing battle. I was prescribed Trospium by a urologist 15 months ago. I was experiencing urgency when standing up from sitting, even for a short time, as if my bladder plug had been pulled. This meant day and night I had no control over my bladder voiding, even just 12 meters from downstairs or upstairs toilets - from a damp leg to sodden pad and clothes and a wet floor. Total confidence killer. Trospium has helped so much, but the dry mouth side effect has been very difficult. I also find I now HAVE to push several times to empty my bladder for fear of UTI. If I miss just one day, I void completely again."
- Liv...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 10, 2016
"Been taking Trospium for 4 years and for most of that time worked well, cutting down on visits to the toilet quite dramatically. However, I am not sure of its long-term effect, as for the last few months it seems that I am unable to empty my bladder properly. Had all the usual tests, and no answers have yet been found, not emptying is as bad as having to go regularly, in my opinion."
- MCI...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 12, 2021
"I switched from Vesicare to Trospium because my care provider said Trospium does not cross over to the brain, and I was concerned about the class of drugs, which includes Vesicare, that may contribute to dementia. I had terrible side effects from Trospium after only 3 doses: chest tightness/pain, urinary burning pain similar to a UTI, trouble passing urine, lightheadedness, voice hoarseness and scratchy throat, and worsening of dryness. I stopped the medication immediately."
- P ...
- November 5, 2017
"I am in my 50s and have been taking Trospium for a few weeks now. I am active in sports and for once in a very long time I can run without the worry of embarrassment. I haven’t had any of the side effects that a few people experienced. As far as constipation goes, I make sure I eat fiber of some sort daily to avoid that problem. I am very pleased with my results."
- Jam...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 25, 2024
"Trospium has worked well for me over the last couple of years. It does the job for incontinence and does not give me the terrible mental effect I had with oxybutynin. It does give me severe dry mouth, which had the added side effect of giving me severe gum problems noted by my dental hygienist. But that was resolved by taking Pilocarpine (Salagen) at 5mg. My dry mouth disappeared, and my hygienist said my gums looked much better at the next checkup. So, Trospium is still a winner for me!"
- Anonymous
- July 31, 2008
Trospium "It's working for me with no visible side effects to this date."
- Car...
- April 13, 2010
Trospium "Difference between night and day."
- Anonymous
- June 10, 2011
Trospium "Works well - much better success than with other medicines that I have taken for overactive bladder."
- Liz...
- May 3, 2018
"I am 80 years old and have been taking Trospium for 10 years with no problems. For relief of dry eye, use saline eye drops. Keep the dropper bottle near your bed and use as directed."
- Smi...
- July 22, 2014
"This pill has helped with leakage, but the dry eyes and mouth have gotten worse. I have developed a thrush from the over-dry mouth and think I'm going to have to go off this pill."
- Anonymous
- February 16, 2021
"I had a bad experience-bad constipation, dizzy, shortness of breath, and then difficulty peeing. Not for me."
- Nan...
- September 25, 2014
Trospium "Bladder infections, inability to urinate."
- jmn...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 9, 2014
"I experienced dry mouth and a lack of taste. Foods had no taste, and I found myself adding lots of salt."
- She...
- January 30, 2018
"I was on Trospium for less than a month and had all the side effects. The medication was great; I had no accidents and didn't have to get up during the night."
- Sus...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 10, 2024
"It was instantaneous results. I'm not expecting urine leakage or frequency. Side effects for me are dry mouth and constipation"
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Trospium "My urologist prescribed this 3 years ago and gave me samples to try. It was amazing! It worked so well it seemed like magic. I am just thrilled with the results. While I still get up during the night, I don't have the worry of not getting to the bathroom before the urine drips down my leg. In addition, I don't get up as often, which gives me a much better quality of sleep. During the day, my overactive bladder has calmed to the point where I feel normal! I'm so grateful to have this medicine. It has changed my life."