Enablex
(darifenacin)
Treats overactive bladder.
Our bottom line
Enablex (darifenacin) is a good treatment for overactive bladder if exercises and other methods haven't worked.
- Drug class: Renal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (darifenacin)
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.
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What to expect from Enablex, on one page
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.
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What to expect from Enablex, on one page
Enablex (darifenacin) is an antimuscarinic. It helps people control the urge to urinate by relaxing the bladder muscles and stopping them from spasming.
- Drug class: Renal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (darifenacin)
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Dosage forms
- Pill
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What to expect when you take Enablex (darifenacin) for Overactive bladder
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Headache
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Enablex (darifenacin)
- Dry mouth35%35%8%8%
- Constipation21%21%6%6%
- Indigestion8%8%3%3%
- Urinary tract infection5%5%3%3%
- Stomach pain4%4%1%1%
- Weakness3%3%1%1%
- Nausea2%2%2%2%
- Dizziness2%2%1%1%
- Dry eyes2%2%1%1%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Enablex.
People taking Enablex felt side effect more
People taking Enablex felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Enablex (darifenacin)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.Enablex (darifenacin) rarely can cause swelling in the face, lips, tongue and throat. This can be very dangerous since it can stop your breathing. Go to the emergency room right away if this happens.
Common concerns from people taking Enablex (darifenacin)
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- If you have liver problems, talk to your doctor before starting Enablex (darifenacin). You might have to use a lower dose, or you might not be able to take Enablex (darifenacin) at all.
- You can get drowsy or dizzy on Enablex (darifenacin). Do not stand or sit up too quickly if you’ve been sitting or lying down for a while.
- Enablex (darifenacin) can cause drowsiness and dizziness and can increase your risk for falls.