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Myrbetriq: 7 things you should know

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Aug 29, 2023.

1. How it works

2. Upsides

3. Downsides

If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include:

Note: In general, seniors or children, people with certain medical conditions (such as liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects. View complete list of side effects

4. Bottom Line

Myrbetriq may be used to relieve symptoms of overactive bladder in adults such as urinary incontinence and urinary frequency. It may also be used to treat the symptoms of neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) in children aged 3 years and older. Side effects include a headache, nasal congestion, and infection, and it is unknown what effects Myrbetriq has during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

5. Tips

6. Response and effectiveness

7. Interactions

Medicines that interact with Myrbetriq may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with Myrbetriq. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of the medications; however, sometimes it does. Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed.

Common medications that may interact with Myrbetriq include:

Myrbetriq/Myrbetriq granules moderately inhibit CYP2D6 enzymes, therefore, they may potentially interact with any CYP2D6 substrate, such as amitriptyline, clomipramine, duloxetine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, imipramine, mirtazapine, nortriptyline, paroxetine, sertraline, and venlafaxine.

Note that this list is not all-inclusive and includes only common medications that may interact with Myrbetriq. You should refer to the prescribing information for Myrbetriq for a complete list of interactions

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Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Myrbetriq only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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