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Talking to Your Doctor

Pipe up about your bladder symptoms

When it comes to diagnosing and treating bladder symptoms, first things first: talk to your doctor, nurse or physician's assistant. He or she can identify the cause of your bladder symptoms and determine the best way to treat them. If you've been putting off discussing bladder symptoms, below is a helpful tool that can get the conversation going, and some information from a doctor who treats patients with overactive bladder (OAB). And check out Pipe Talk, where hosts Jackie and Nell encourage co-host Bree to speak up about her bladder symptoms.

Did you know that nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician's assistants (PAs) can diagnose and treat OAB? Talk to your trusted NP or PA today if you have bladder symptoms.

Let’s start exploring:

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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.