Solifenacin (Vesicare) Uses

Solifenacin is used to treat overactive bladder, a condition in which the bladder muscle contracts or spasms excessively, causing urinary frequency, urgency, and urge urinary incontinence (inability to control urination and get to the bathroom on time).

There may be other uses of solifenacin—your doctor or health system pharmacists can give you further solifenacin drug information.

Solifenacin (Vesicare) Mechanism of Action

Solifenacin is an anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) medication that works by relaxing the bladder muscle.

Solifenacin (Vesicare) Doses

Solifenacin comes as a 5-mg tablet and 5 mg/5 mL oral suspension. The usual dose is 5 mg once daily. This may be increased, if needed, to 10 mg once daily. The maximum recommended dose is 10 mg once daily. However, some people may require a dose reduction. For example, those with moderate hepatic impairment (reduced liver function) or severe renal impairment (reduced kidney function) should not receive more than 5 mg of solifenacin daily. This medication is not recommended for people with severe liver impairment.