Solifenacin for Urinary Frequency User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: VESIcare, VESIcare LS

Solifenacin has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 118 reviews for the treatment of Urinary Frequency. 31% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 40% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Solifenacin

Tony
Taken for less than 1 month
August 18, 2019

"I was prescribed this drug for overactive bladder, after a urolift procedure. It was completely ineffective and caused more problems than it solved. The main problem being constipation. And with being constipated and pressing on the bladder, it was making the OAB worse. Discontinued the drug, but it has a long half life of 48 hours and took 2 days to clear the system. Found ciprofloxin to treat and underlying infection and a stool softner much more effective. I certainly would't recommend it."

2 / 10

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dawn
Taken for less than 1 month
May 20, 2023

"I have been prescribed Solifenacin as I need to urinate excessively during the night. I have become incontinent and have to wear pads. I have been prescribed solifenacin and have been taking it for two weeks. It has helped immensely. However, the side effects are horrible. Constant heartburn, lower back pain, and a huge stomach. I have been experiencing a lack of energy despite sleeping and feeling depressed. I am usually full of energy and upbeat. I feel the negative reaction is not worth the one positive. In fact, this has made me anxious and I am hoping to get back to normal ASAP."

1 / 10

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OAB...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
June 18, 2014

"I have had an Overactive bladder for my whole life. This medicine is the only one that has helped me, and I have had zero side effects from it. I have been taking this for 5 years now. No issues. Still on the 5mg dose."

10 / 10

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vesic...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 28, 2023

"Really helped with bladder sensations of having to go frequently, some days that was 30 times a day. Now months later, waking up with a very dry mouth, red streaks, and soreness in my throat. Have to call the doctor as my throat is worse and getting redder each day."

4 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 11, 2022

"In the first place there are two kinds of this medicine one with bigger size tablet and other original small size tablets. The bigger size with same name and dose feels like a fake tablet and doesn't work at all.. The original small size tablet does its work This is serious and has to be looked at. For this reason I stopped using it."

1 / 10

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Mick
Taken for less than 1 month
February 28, 2022

"My husband took these tablets for 3 days from 2/9/21 to 4/9/21 and found he couldn’t even walk to the end of his garden by the 3rd day. His acid reflux was worse and found he couldn’t even keep food down as it was getting stuck in his oesophagus. On October 1st he was diagnosed with cancer, Wouldn’t recommend these tablets."

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Jimmy
Taken for less than 1 month
July 29, 2016

"3 days in on 10mg per day, bloodshot, dry and sore eyes, vision problems, dry mouth, severe headaches, nausea, constipation, flu like symptoms, helped with frequency but I'd rather pee every 1/2 hour than feel like this:(("

1 / 10

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Jacs
Taken for less than 1 month
December 29, 2021

"Lying here with the worst back pain ever, sharp pain in lower back. My eyes have been really blurry today , and an odd empty feeling in the pit of my tum. And that's after four 5ml tablets over four days. I am not going to take anymore."

4 / 10

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UK An...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 2, 2014

"Suffered urge incontinence for over 40 years. Now 77. Pelvic floor exercises as advised by G.P. did not work and incontinence (mild) and frequency especially at night was an increasing problem. Saw consultant who prescribed Solifenacin and the improvement after a month is good- get up once a night instead of 3-4 times so sleep better. Problem is side effects! Dry mouth and nasal passage not really a problem but blurred vision and being dazzled by bright sun, car headlights when driving, plus some cognitive deterioration and constipation is proving a bit of a worry. Not sure if I will carry on long term."

7 / 10

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mortar
Taken for less than 1 month
February 24, 2014

"I have been prescribed solfenacin for overactive bladder but within 2 days I was constipated. I kept up the dose while trying to alleviate the bowel problem. Eventually I stopped the solfenacin after 4 days dosing and then 3 days after that my bowel responded, after it had been helped with natural stimulants such as prunes & liquorice. Solfenacin has a long half life so I think I have now resumed dosage but will take 2 on 2 successive days then another 3 days later. The OAB was not excessively bad so I will see how it responds before my next visit to the specialist & whether the night trip/s to the toilet becomes a thing of the past."

10 / 10

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Frankie
Taken for less than 1 month
April 9, 2023

"I was prescribed this by my GP because Oxybutynin gave me diarrhoea and Mirabegron did nothing for me. I agree with other reviewers that Solifenacin gave me immediately constipation and blurred vision. After four days I gave up as my stomach and abdomen were huge, my back was strained and I had a massive migraine (scary). It eases the frequent urination but I would have needed a double dose to see its full potential. For the side effects, not worth trying."

4 / 10

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Keeley
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 13, 2022

"Shame I'm having to stop taking this as it really did help with my frequency of UTI's. But the constipation is becoming too much of an issue. TWo weeks after stopping I'm still struggling to poop on my own without laxatives"

5 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
March 26, 2022

"Night one: Shaky legs at first, but slept through out the night. I have pelvic floor disorder. I will take it as needed. Still little bit of urine each time I pee at times, but to have not as much bladder pressure during the day and slept throughout the night was so thankful. Saw stars when bent down in morning, probably affecting my blood pressure. Took it around 10:15pm was up since 5:40am for work. I feel it’s a miracle drug because I was so miserable before with the CONSTANT BLADDER PRESSURE and WAKING UP to not COMPLETELY empty my bladder. So far side affects are feeling tired, shaky legs, and seeing stars (low blood pressure). I couldn’t stand my constant waking up and bladder pressure so I took medicine which I normally don’t do cause of side effects. This is a REAL review. To notice improvement in just one dose 5mg, seems amazing. I was hugely constipated, but there’s always fleet enemas, although not sure if you can take with this medicine?"

9 / 10

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Penman
Taken for less than 1 month
August 23, 2021

"After taking solifenacin for just a few days my nighttime trips to the toilet reduced to 3 times when previously it had been as many as 6 times. I hope it will reduce those trips even further. The only negative effect has been slight constipation, easily put right by prunes."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 16, 2021

"So disappointed was on solifenacin for three months but the heartburn was getting it several times a day altered my bowels harder to go also gave me dry mouth and cough and worse awful tired helped my trips in night just wish not so many side effects could cope with dry mouth but not the others"

4 / 10

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AdamGH
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 6, 2022

"I already take Myrbetriq, and we added this on to see if it would help with the frequency. I have been taking it for two months now, and so far, unfortunately, it has done nothing. My doctor said we could try other stuff when I go to my next appointment soon. So I pray I find relief soon."

1 / 10

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Tomas...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
May 24, 2022

"I have had a questionable experience with the medication. On the one hand, it definitely helped me with the tension in my stomach and urinating frequency but didn't help with my incontinence after peeing. Overall I think it's a good medication, but solifenacin alone is not enough."

7 / 10

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Itch
Taken for less than 1 month
February 2, 2023

"I started taking this for Urinary Frequency, about every 45-60 mins day and night. It did help and I actually got 4hrs sleep, but on day 17 I started itching all over my torso so I stopped taking it. I have some anti-itch cream from my doctor and 4 days later am still no better. I’m hoping this will clear up now I’ve stopped taking solifenacin as it’s unbearable. The only other side effect I got was dry mouth which I could cope with."

4 / 10

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Tomas...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
May 6, 2022

"My personal experience with the product has been quite good so far. I have been using the product "Arusol 5 mg" and I have noticed significant improvements in my bladder control and urgency. The only thing that has not improved is my incontinence. Overall, I can say solifenacin is a good product without side effects on my behalf."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 9, 2012

VESIcare (solifenacin) "This worked great for me in regards to my overactive bladder. Sadly, it also made me feel like I had a urinary tract infection most of the time. NOT a good feeling."

3 / 10

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Anonymous
December 10, 2008

VESIcare (solifenacin) "This worked great but caused bad constipation. I know it was from VESIcare because I have never had constipation before."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
May 30, 2009

VESIcare (solifenacin) "I noticed a difference after the first pill. Things are back to normal now."

9 / 10

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Bob
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
February 20, 2019

VESIcare (solifenacin) "I noticed slight improvement over the first couple months. After 6 months I now sleep 4-5 hours without my bladder waking me. Changed my life. Very expensive."

10 / 10

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Polly
Taken for less than 1 month
June 5, 2019

VESIcare (solifenacin) "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."

4 / 10

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lacim...
November 17, 2010

VESIcare (solifenacin) "Vesicare was working but the side effect (dry mouth) was severe. I have to stop taking it."

3 / 10

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