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Gemtesa: Uses, How It Works, and Common Side Effects

Gemtesa tablets are used to treat the symptoms of overactive bladder in adults, to help to improve urinary frequency and urgency. It also helps with urinary incontinence which is when you have a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents.

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Gemtesa tablets are used to treat the symptoms of overactive bladder in adults, to help to improve urinary frequency and urgency. It also helps with urinary incontinence which is when you have a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents.

Gemtesa is a tablet that is usually taken once a day.

Common side effects may include painful urination, nausea, diarrhea, headache, or cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, or sore throat.

This medicine belongs to a group of medicines called selective beta-3 adrenergic agonists that affects the muscles in the bladder.

This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider.

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