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Is It Safe To Take 2 Doses Of 5 Mg Vesicare Twice A Day?

My mothers family doctor has ok d her taking 2 doses of 5 mg of vesicare to help with her incontinence.. 5mg in the morn and 5mg at bed. Reading up on the doses and talking to her pharmacist the usual is 5 or 10 mg once daily and usually at nite.. Is this new prescribed amount going to 1--help her ?& 2--be safe?
Wed, 18 Nov 2020
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Hi,

Vesicare contains Solifenacin succinate is an antispasmodic agent that controls the smooth muscle contraction. In Overactive bladder, the drug is prescribed to overcome the urgency by relaxing the bladder smooth muscles. It decreases the frequency of micturition. It also reduces occurrence of dribbling of urine.

Possible side effects are dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, blurring of vision, etc. Plenty of water, dietary fibre intake are advised to overcome dry mouth and constipation. Laxatives are prescribed in case of severe constipation. Urinary tract infection may be noted in some individuals with poor hygiene. The usual therapeutic dose is 5mg or 10 mg tablets. Individuals with liver disease, antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole should not take this drug.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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Is It Safe To Take 2 Doses Of 5 Mg Vesicare Twice A Day?

Hi, Vesicare contains Solifenacin succinate is an antispasmodic agent that controls the smooth muscle contraction. In Overactive bladder, the drug is prescribed to overcome the urgency by relaxing the bladder smooth muscles. It decreases the frequency of micturition. It also reduces occurrence of dribbling of urine. Possible side effects are dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, blurring of vision, etc. Plenty of water, dietary fibre intake are advised to overcome dry mouth and constipation. Laxatives are prescribed in case of severe constipation. Urinary tract infection may be noted in some individuals with poor hygiene. The usual therapeutic dose is 5mg or 10 mg tablets. Individuals with liver disease, antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole should not take this drug. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician