How VESIcare Works
VESIcare is thought to help control the bladder muscle
It's all about what's going on with your internal plumbing. That's because a normal bladder and an overactive bladder don't always work the same way. Here's what happens:
As your bladder fills with urine, it expands like a balloon. Once it expands to its full size, it sends a message to your brain, letting it know you're ready to go to the bathroom.
When you go to the bathroom, your bladder muscle contracts, starting the flow of urine.
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.
Medications like VESIcare are thought to work by interacting with natural body chemicals that cause the bladder muscle to contract.
Get a closer look at an overactive bladder by exploring the Interactive Guide to Internal Plumbing.
You can also tune in to Pipe Talk. Watch as hosts Bree, Jackie and Nell talk about how they manage their bladder symptoms. They each have their own experiences, and they're ready to share their stories with you!
