Vesicare
Warnings
What may interact with VESIcare?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-cisapride
-dronedarone
-pimozide
-thioridazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-atropine
-certain other medicines for bladder problems like oxybutynin, tolterodine
-certain medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
-certain medicines for travel sickness like scopolamine
-other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm) like dofetilide, ziprasidone
-rifampin
-St. John''s Wort
What should I tell my health care provider before I take VESIcare?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-glaucoma
-history of irregular heartbeat
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-problems urinating
-prostate disease
-stomach or intestine problems
-an unusual or allergic reaction to solifenacin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using VESIcare?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.
You may need to limit your intake tea, coffee, caffeinated sodas, and alcohol. These drinks may make your symptoms worse.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.
This medicine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your eye care professional if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Avoid extreme heat. This medicine can cause you to sweat less than normal. Your body temperature could increase to dangerous levels, which may lead to heat stroke.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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