Enablex User Reviews

Enablex User Reviews

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Comment from: aj, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)

Very Dry Mouth. Once or twice I was eating a muffin or bread product early in the morning and I had difficulty swallowing. it was almost like I had no saliva to wash it down and it stuck to the back of my tongue. Also, I have developed a rash on the back of my arms. I am checking to see if it is related to the medication. Aside from these issues, I have had wonderful results from the medication. Published: September 26, 2007 ::

Comment from: kelly, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

i have been on enablex for 2 days and already noticed a difference.but what can i do to get rid of the dry mouth? Published: March 14, 2008 ::

Comment from: Monica, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

I used this medication for about a month. It caused me to have SEVERE CONSTIPATION. I told my doctor about this. He said that Enablex was originally created for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and not for Overactive Bladder or Incontinence. Enablex was originally a Pfizer Drug, which also has Detrol LA. Pfizer decided to get rid of it because they didn't feel comfortable selling it for Incontinence. As for controlling my incotinence, it didnt work for me. My doctor put me on Vesicare 5mg and I have improved dramatically. Vesicare works very well without the constipation. Published: June 18, 2008 ::

Comment from: spinal cord injured, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

I have been using 15mg Enablex for two weeks for a neurogenic bladder due to T-12 spinal cord injury. I had been on 15 mg oxybutynin xl that worked great but gave me very dry mouth so I wanted to try another drug that might not have this symptom. On Enablex, I have had lots of strong bladder spasms and feeling of bladder fulless, increasing frequency to void, and three incidents of wetting myself due to not getting to the bathroom on time. After being on the drug for five days I thought I had a urinary infection, went to the doc and that was ruled out by a urinalysis and culture. It was suggested to give Enablex two weeks to work. At this point I see no improvement in my symptoms. Published: October 22, 2007 ::

Comment from: saasha, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

ALL I CAN SAY IS I HAVE NEVER BEEN SOOOOOOOOOOO CONSTIPATED IN MY LIFE! Should not be prescribed for oab as the more constipated you are the more incontinent you become according to the urology literature. Published: August 19, 2008 ::

Comment from: Adam, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 6 months - 1 year (Patient)

I was having consistant urinary infections. Near the end, I started having the feelings to pee all the time and was negative for a urinary infection. I started off on a perscription Detrol LA. It helped, but I could not empty my bladder fully, I was needing to go every 30 minutes, and I felt I had to go instantly under stress and the feeling would not go away. Bad for work. I went to a specialist and I was put on 15 mg Enablex. It worked wonders after a week or two. I could last through 2 hour meetings. The feelings go away most of the time. I can last one hour under normal conditions and I don't have to go to the bathroom at night. There are cons. One, your bladder is not perfect. You need to go premtive before major events. You have to control you amount of liquid consumption. I only drink about 32oz a day and only from 5-8 pm during week days. Thank God for hard candy. There are minor side effects for me. Constipation about once or twice a month for two hours or so. Also, dry eyes wich can be fixed with visine. I have been doubling my dose for events such as concerts or major events in my life. I usually have constipation because of this, but it is better than feeling like you need to go or have to go multiple times when you are wanting/needing to be there. I recommend it. I just wish I was back to normal with the pill. I feel like I am 80-85% back to normal with the help of this pill. Published: April 15, 2008 ::

Comment from: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months - 1 year (Patient)

I seem to be having a lot of side effects from this. Published: November 15, 2007 ::

Comment from: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months - 1 year (Patient)

my doctor just informed me that since I have a family history of alztheimers/demensia, i should not take this medication as it affects cognitive functions. as a result, i am no longer taking it. be careful if you are having memory problems, losing a word, etc. Published: May 01, 2008 ::


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ENABLEX is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat the following symptoms due to a condition called overactive bladder:

  • · having a strong need to go to the bathroom right away (also called "urgency")
  • · leaks or wetting accidents (also called "urinary incontinence")
  • · having to go to the bathroom too often (also called "urinary frequency")

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

You should not take once-daily ENABLEX if you have certain types of stomach problems, glaucoma, or have trouble emptying your bladder. Side effects of ENABLEX include blurred vision, and more commonly dry mouth, constipation, indigestion, and abdominal pain. Use caution when doing certain activities until you know how ENABLEX affects you.


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