Compare Enablex vs. Sanctura
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats overactive bladder.
Enablex (darifenacin) is a good treatment for overactive bladder if exercises and other methods haven't worked.
Treats overactive bladder.
Sanctura (trospium) is a good treatment for overactive bladder after exercises when other methods to control it haven't worked.
Upsides
- Enablex (darifenacin) is effective at treating overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate, and helping to better control urination.
- The tablet is available as a generic.
- Enablex (darifenacin) is only taken once a day.
- Sanctura (trospium) is effective at treating overactive bladder.
- Sanctura (trospium) may be a better choice if you have liver problems.
- Sanctura (trospium) is available as a generic.
Downsides
- Enablex (darifenacin) is only recommended after doing exercises, bladder training and changes to your lifestyle haven't helped.
- Enablex (darifenacin) can cause drowsiness and dizziness and can increase your risk for falls.
- Enablex (darifenacin) can cause severe dry mouth and eyes and constipation.
- Generally not recommended if you are 65 or older.
- Do not use if you have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.
- You have to take Sanctura (trospium) on an empty stomach.
- You may need to take Sanctura (trospium) twice a day.
- Sanctura (trospium) can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and increase your risk for falls.
- Generally not recommended if you older than 65.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Extended release
Price
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Side effects
9possible side effects
- Dry mouth35%
- Constipation21%
- Indigestion8%
- Urinary tract infection5%
- Stomach pain4%
- Weakness3%
- Nausea2%
- Dizziness2%
- Dry eyes2%
Risks and risk factors
- Face, lips, neck or throat swelling
- Dizziness and drowsiness
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- People age 65 or older
- Vision changes
- Glaucoma
- Trouble urinating & stomach problems
- History of bladder problems
- History of stomach or intestine problems
- Liver problems
- History of liver problems
- Facial swelling & breathing problems
- Difficulty concentrating
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- People age 65 or older
- Vision changes
- Glaucoma
- Urinary retention
- Bladder outflow obstruction
- Increased side effects
- History of kidney problems
- People age 65 or older
- Heat exhaustion
- Outside in hot weather
- Dehydrated
- Exercising
- People age 65 and older