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Have Been Taking Myrbetriq And Having Stomach Ache. Is This Side Effect?
Question: I have been taking myrbetriq for 5 days and awakened this AM with quite a stomach ache. Is this a usual side affect?
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
Myrbetriq is usually taken for an overactive bladder. Abdominal distension, bloating, gastritis, constipation and diarrhea are all possible side-effects. However, these are very uncommon occurring in 1-2% of people taking this drug.
It is possible that you have been unfortunate and suffered one of these side-effects. They are not serious. However, if the stomach ache persists over the next few days I would recommend discussing this with your doctor. There are alternative medications that could be considered instead of myrbetriq.
I hope this has been of help to you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
Thank you for your query.
Myrbetriq is usually taken for an overactive bladder. Abdominal distension, bloating, gastritis, constipation and diarrhea are all possible side-effects. However, these are very uncommon occurring in 1-2% of people taking this drug.
It is possible that you have been unfortunate and suffered one of these side-effects. They are not serious. However, if the stomach ache persists over the next few days I would recommend discussing this with your doctor. There are alternative medications that could be considered instead of myrbetriq.
I hope this has been of help to you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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