Vesicare

Enlarged Prostate, Overactive Bladder Syndrome, moderate to severe symptoms + 2 more

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Vesicare

What is Vesicare

Solifenacin

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Solifenacin is a medication used to treat an overactive bladder and its associated symptoms, such as urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency. It is taken once daily and was approved by the FDA in 2004.

VESIcare

is the brand name

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Vesicare Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

VESIcare

Solifenacin

2005

95

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Solifenacin, commonly known as VESIcare, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses which include Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OABS) and Overactive Bladder Syndrome .

Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OABS)

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

Effectiveness

How Vesicare Affects Patients

Solifenacin is a drug designed to help treat an overactive bladder by blocking certain receptors in the bladder. It only needs to be taken once a day and can produce long-lasting effects. However, this drug can also cause serious allergic reactions like angioedema and anaphylaxis, so patients should be aware of this risk.

How Vesicare works in the body

Solifenacin blocks certain receptors in the bladder, which prevents muscle contractions. These receptors, called muscarinic receptors, control the contraction of the detrusor muscle and smooth muscle in the bladder. Solifenacin has the highest affinity for M3, M1, and M2 muscarinic receptors. About 80% of the muscarinic receptors in the bladder are M2, and 20% are M3. By blocking these receptors, Solifenacin stops the muscles from contracting.

When to interrupt dosage

The amount of Vesicare is contingent upon the diagnosed disorder, including tamsulosin, Enlarged Prostate and Overactive Bladder Syndrome. The measure of dosage is detailed in the table below, correlating with the technique of delivery.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Enlarged Prostate

10.0 mg, , 5.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL

Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Suspension, Suspension - Oral

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

10.0 mg, , 5.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL

Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Suspension, Suspension - Oral

moderate to severe symptoms

10.0 mg, , 5.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL

Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Suspension, Suspension - Oral

inadequate response to monotherapy

10.0 mg, , 5.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL

Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Suspension, Suspension - Oral

tamsulosin

10.0 mg, , 5.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL

Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Suspension, Suspension - Oral

Warnings

Vesicare Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Solifenacin may interact with Pulse Frequency

Gastric Retention

Do Not Combine

Urinary Retention

Do Not Combine

uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Vesicare.

Common Vesicare Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Aclidinium

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Solifenacin is combined with Aclidinium.

Amitriptyline

Major

The metabolism of Amitriptyline can be decreased when combined with Solifenacin.

Amoxapine

Major

The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Solifenacin.

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Solifenacin.

Cimetropium

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Solifenacin is combined with Cimetropium.

Vesicare Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic dose of Solifenacin has not been established. Signs of overdose include extreme anticholinergic symptoms, changes in mental state, and decreased alertness. If someone overdoses on Solifenacin, they should be given a gastric lavage and monitored with an ECG.

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Vesicare Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Vesicare?

53 active studies are investigating the potential of Vesicare in providing an adequate response to monotherapy, tamsulosin and Enlarged Prostate treatment.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

inadequate response to monotherapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

29 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Enlarged Prostate

16 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2

tamsulosin

0 Actively Recruiting

moderate to severe symptoms

0 Actively Recruiting

Vesicare Reviews: What are patients saying about Vesicare?

5

Patient Review

7/12/2016

Vesicare for Overactive Bladder

Vesicare has been a total godsend. It's only been one week, but I already feel so much better. No more running to the bathroom every half hour! The heartburn is manageable too.

5

Patient Review

2/1/2022

Vesicare for Overactive Bladder

I really appreciate this medication, as it's helped me a lot with my OAB. The dry mouth is definitely a downside, but it's manageable. I'm hoping to be on this forever!

5

Patient Review

6/8/2016

Vesicare for Overactive Bladder

I had some heartburn for the first few days, but it's gone now and I'm sleeping so much better!

5

Patient Review

6/10/2016

Vesicare for Frequent Urination

I was paying only $10 a month for this medication, but it suddenly shot up to $700 with insurance. I don't know what I'm going to do.

4.3

Patient Review

4/7/2020

Vesicare for Overactive Bladder

Worked great, though I stopped taking it due to dry mouth. However, an unlisted side effect is edema. My feet and ankles started swelling as a result of taking this medication.

4

Patient Review

9/24/2017

Vesicare for Overactive Bladder

I started with a low dosage of 5mg and it helped a little bit. I then increased my dosage to 10mg and saw better results; however, there are some negative side effects that come with this increase such as difficulty urinating and heartburn. I'm considering going back to the lower dose of 5mg.

4

Patient Review

5/18/2018

Vesicare for Overactive Bladder

I started taking Vesicare in 2011 and it worked great for 4 years. Then, suddenly, it stopped working. I had no side effects while on the medication and loved it, so I'm wondering if there's a chance that it would start working again if I began taking it once more.

4

Patient Review

10/25/2021

Vesicare for Overactive Bladder

This worked well for OAB however, the side effects that I experienced were not worth it. Sinus pressure, eye pressure and blurry vision, ear fullness, dizziness, moodiness, forgetfulness. I am hoping this will be out of my system soon.

3.7

Patient Review

3/12/2016

Vesicare for Overactive Bladder

I had a lot of side effects while taking this medication, including swelling of my face and tongue, indigestion, constipation, and severe stomach and neck pain. I stopped taking it immediately after just three days.

3.7

Patient Review

3/7/2016

Vesicare for Overactive Bladder

I experienced some facial swelling, itching, and dryness after taking this medication. Additionally, I had some cramping in my stomach.

3.3

Patient Review

1/30/2017

Vesicare for Needing to Urinate Immediately

While this successfully curbed my urgency to urinate, the side effects were really tough to deal with. I had a dry mouth, constipation for two days then diarrhea for one day on a repeat cycle. When my urine became cloudy and started smelling strange, I stopped taking the medication. Thankfully, there was no infection detected--I can only assume it was the drug that caused these issues.

2.3

Patient Review

5/27/2016

Vesicare for Frequent Urination

I felt incredibly exhausted and weak while using this treatment. I had to stop after only four days.

2

Patient Review

2/24/2016

Vesicare for Frequent Urination

I'm a 70-year-old man who tried this while travelling on the transsiberian railway. For me, it was useless - no change in peeing frequency - and blood appeared in my stools after 2 weeks. I stopped taking it then, and returned to normal.

2

Patient Review

1/16/2016

Vesicare for Needing to Urinate Immediately

Unfortunately, the Vesicare didn't do much for my OAB. I was really hoping it would help more than it did.

1.7

Patient Review

3/1/2020

Vesicare for Overactive Bladder

It gave me really bad pain during sex.

1

Patient Review

9/6/2019

Vesicare for Overactive Bladder

I week after starting this medication, I was unable to urinate. This created a very uncomfortable situation that led me to stop taking the medication entirely.

1

Patient Review

1/24/2020

Vesicare for Urine Leakage When there is a Strong Desire to Void

Since switching from Vesicare to the generic brand, my incontinence has come back.
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Patient Q&A Section about vesicare

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is VESIcare prescribed for?

"Solifenacin is a medication used to treat overactive bladder, a condition where the muscles in the bladder contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination."

Answered by AI

How long should you use VESIcare?

"Is it safe to take this medication for an extended period of time? It is generally not recommended to take solifenacin for longer than necessary. Your doctor will check every 6 to 12 months to see if continued treatment is still required. There is a potential increased risk of confusion and dementia with long-term use of solifenacin, but more research needs to be done in this area."

Answered by AI

Should you take VESIcare in the morning or at night?

"It is best to take the tablet at the same time each day to help you remember to take your doses regularly. You can take solifenacin either before or after meals. Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water - do not chew or crush it before you swallow."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of the drug VESIcare?

"If you experience any of these side effects, which include dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, stomach upset, blurred vision, dry eyes, headache, or unusual tiredness/weakness, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Vesicare

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Detrusor Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Overactive Bladder

22 - 80
Female
Palo Alto, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a vaginal radiofrequency (RF) device called MORPHEUSV works to treat overactive bladder (OAB) in women. Researchers also want to learn how safe the device is for this indication. This study will include women ages 22 to 80 who have had OAB symptoms for at least 6 months. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the MORPHEUSV device lower the number of daily episodes of accidental urine leakage caused by urgency? Does it work better than a sham (placebo) treatment? Researchers will compare the MORPHEUSV device to a sham treatment to see how well it reduces symptoms of overactive bladder. Participants will: 1) Receive one session of either the MORPHEUSV or sham treatment. 2) Track their symptoms using a diary and questionnaires 3) Return for three to six follow-up visits over 12 months. This study is being conducted at multiple clinics in the United States.

Waitlist Available
Device

Stanford Medicine Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (+10 Sites)

Mickey Karram, MD

InMode MD Ltd.

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Optilume vs Rezum for Enlarged Prostate

18+
Male
Montréal, Canada

Lower urinary symptoms (LUTS) affect older men and their frequency and severity increase with age. According to Berry et al., the histological diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) increases from 25% in the group age between 40 to 49 years to 80% in the group age between 70 to 79 years (1). However, this hyperplasia can lead to a bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) secondary to benign prostatic enlargement (BPE), causing storage and voiding symptoms, associated with a considerable impairment of the quality of life (2). Surgical therapy of BPH has continuously evolved in recent years. The current gold standard for the endoscopic treatment of BPH is the transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Other innovative techniques were developed including Urolift, transurethral laser enucleation (holmium, thulium) and Aquablation therapy. One of the latest technologies for the management of BPH are Optilume BPH Catheter System (Optilume®, Urotronic Inc, Minneapolis, USA) and Rezum Water Vapor Therapy (Rezum System, Bostocn Scientific, Marlborough, MA). The purpose of the present study is to compare between patient experience, symptom relief and functional improvement when using the Optilume BPH Catheter System (Optilume®, Urotronic Inc, Minneapolis, USA) and Rezum Water Vapor Therapy (Rezum System, Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA).

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Centre Hospitalier de l'université de Montréal (CHUM) (+1 Sites)

Naeem Bhojani, MD

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