Compare Enablex vs. Vesicare
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Treats overactive bladder.
Enablex (darifenacin) is a good treatment for overactive bladder if exercises and other methods haven't worked.
Treats overactive bladder.
Vesicare (solifenacin) is a good choice for treatment of overactive bladder if exercises and other behavioral methods 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.
- Vesicare (solifenacin) helps you to urinate less often.
- Its once daily dosing is more convenient than other medicines that work like it.
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.
- Can cause drowsiness and increase the risk of falls, especially in the elderly.
- Not a good option if you have untreated, narrow-angle glaucoma.
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Dosage forms
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Side effects
9possible side effects
- Dry mouth35%
- Constipation21%
- Indigestion8%
- Urinary tract infection5%
- Stomach pain4%
- Weakness3%
- Nausea2%
- Dizziness2%
- Dry eyes2%
8possible side effects
- Dry mouth11%
- Constipation5%
- Blurry vision4%
- Urinary tract infection3%
- Nausea2%
- Upper abdominal pain2%
- Flu2%
- Dizziness2%
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
- Tissue swelling
- Drowsiness
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- People age 65 or older
- Vision changes
- Glaucoma
- Urinary blockage
- Bladder outflow obstruction
- Worsening side effects
- History of kidney problems
- People age 65 or older
- Temperature dysregulation
- Outside in hot weather
- Dehydrated
- Exercising
- Added people 65 and older per Beer's Criteria
- People age 65 and older