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    Myrbetriq for overactive bladder

    Is anyone taking Myrbetriq? If so, any side effects?

    I am now a little hesitant to start it since UTIs can be a side effect.

    #2
    Hi misslux,

    I haven't been rx'd Myrbetriq, but have been rx'd other meds for OAB.

    Because of my history with UTIs, my urologist over rode his computer program the last time I saw him when he prescribed Toviaz. (That's only because I also self-cath). I think the main concern for UTIs with these meds is that you will be able to retain your urine for longer periods of time. With that, comes an increase in your risk of developing UTIs. (I was told my risk increased if I retained urine longer than 4 hours.)

    The biggest side effect I've had when taking these meds is dry mouth and constipation.

    Hope this drug helps you!

    Best wishes,
    Kimba

    “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” ― Max Planck

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      #3
      Thanks for the input!

      I was on Vesicare for a few months and suffered constipation and it didn't help. I am hoping Myrbetriq does. Guess I'll give it a shot!

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        #4
        I honestly have never heard of Myrbetriq! I have had success with Toviaz myself. Vesicare constipation is horrible! I hope you find something that works for you, OAB sucks.
        Diagnosed with RRMS on 3/15/2013...beware the ides of March!
        Rebif from 5/2013 - 09/2014.
        Gilenya since 11/2014.
        Also taking vitamin D3, fish oil, magnesium, and B12.
        EDSS 3.

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          #5
          Myrbetriq is newish I think and of a different class of OAB meds. I hope it works!

          I hated Vesicare so so much. Not only did it not work, I went from being 1-2 times a day regular to once every other day. UGH.

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            #6
            did not help

            I ve being on it for 3 weeks planning on switching as has not help

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              #7
              My doctor says it takes about a month before it starts working. The FDA whitepaper says the 25 mg shows effectiveness within 8 weeks so I would keep at the for two months before deciding to switch.

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                #8
                I just started it 2 days ago. Haven't noticed anything yet.
                2001: 1st 2 relapses, "probable MS." 2007: 3rd relapse. Dx of RRMS confirmed by MS specialist. Started Cpx. (Off Cpx Feb 08-Mar 09 to start a family; twins!) Dec '09: Started Beta. Oct '13: Started Tecfidera. May '15: Considering Gilenya.

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                  #9
                  It takes 4 to 8 weeks before it starts working.

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                    #10
                    I've been taking it a few months. It does help, but there are still issues. I see the doctor next week and will ask for a higher dose.

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                      #11
                      Mybertriq

                      Hi all. I have been on Myrbetriq for that past 7 months or so. I've been getting a UTI about every other month. So I am seeing another urologist tomorrow at a teaching hospital hoping to get some answers.
                      I saw this post about Myrbetriq and the risk of UTIs. I had a feeling that may be the problem with me. I was on Enablex for years and only had a UTI once in a while. But at 15mg of Enablex everyday, I was dry and constipated.
                      Anyone else have more UTIs when on Myrbetriq?
                      Thanks

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                        #12
                        I have not yet (knock on wood) but I also take two cranberry extract pills a day as a preventative. Hope you can get things resolved!

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                          #13
                          Mybetriq didn't work for me. No side effects, just lack of effectiveness.
                          I pretty much tried all the bladder medications, short of Botox, but cannot find one that's effective.
                          To name a few, they are Detrol, Ditropan, Gelnique, Vesicare, Toviaz.
                          I wish the Drug companies would develop a bladder medication specifically geared to MS patients.
                          Been taking Avonex since June 96
                          For me Interferon therapy is essential in slowing MS down.
                          Will continue with the weekly injections and take my disease one day at a time...

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                            #14
                            Well... I am off of this now. A week ago I started to have an extremely weak stream and partial retention. Called my GP and stopped taking it. Just had a full culture done yesterday and will get the results Monday.

                            Since I stopped on Monday, things have gotten better each day and honestly, I seem to be less overactive than I was on it. Interesting!

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