Part 5: How OAB Medications Are Thought to Work?

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Learn how OAB medications are thought to work for symptoms of overactive bladder.

With an overactive bladder, your bladder muscle contracts before your bladder expands to its full size, making it work overtime. This can make you feel those frequent urges and leaks you might be experiencing. In other words, your internal plumbing doesn't always work the way it should. OAB medications are thought to work by interacting with natural body chemicals that cause the bladder muscle to contract.

Dr. Kelly L. Reed is a family physician based in Urbandale, Iowa. She treats patients with overactive bladder (OAB), and has a lot of insight to share on ways to manage and treat OAB symptoms, and how to help patients have productive conversations with their doctors. The information provided should not be considered medical advice or diagnosis. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. Dr. Reed has been paid by the sponsors of this YouTube channel.

USE AND DOSE

VESIcare is for overactive bladder with symptoms of urgency, frequency, and leakage. The recommended dose of VESIcare is 5 mg once daily. If the 5-mg dose is well tolerated, your doctor may increase the dose to 10 mg once daily.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

VESIcare is not for everyone. If you have certain stomach or glaucoma problems, or trouble emptying your bladder, do not take VESIcare. VESIcare may cause allergic reactions that may be serious. If you experience swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue, stop taking VESIcare and get emergency help. Tell your doctor right away if you have severe abdominal pain, or become constipated for three or more days. VESIcare may cause blurred vision, so use caution while driving or doing unsafe tasks. Common side effects are dry mouth, constipation, and indigestion.

Please read the Prescribing Information for VESIcare (http://www.astellas.us/docs/vesicare.pdf) and Patient Information (http://vesicare.com/pdf/Patien....t_Information_Leafle

For additional information about VESIcare, visit www.vesicare.com/

Interested in learning how VESIcare can work to treat OAB symptoms of urgency, frequency and leakage? Check it out -- http://www.vesicare.com/about-vesicare/how-vesicare-works

Subscribe to the YouTube channel for VESIcare for additional OAB insights: http://www.youtube.com/subscri....ption_center?add_use

Or check out our channel page: http://www.youtube.com/oabresource

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