Solifenacin
Also sold as: Vesicare
Prescription neededBladder, prostate and men's health
Comes as:Tablet
Usual adult dose
Usual adult dose: 5 mg once a day; the doctor may raise it to 10 mg once a day. Lower doses are used in kidney or liver disease.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- dry mouth
- constipation
- blurred vision
- indigestion
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- unable to pass urine
- severe stomach pain or no bowel movement for several days
- irregular heartbeat
- severe allergic reaction
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Narrow-angle glaucoma
- Unable to empty the bladder or serious bowel problems
- Severe liver disease, or kidney disease with strong interacting medicines
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Moderate2 medicinesTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Clarithromycin
Clarithromycin raises solifenacin levels; the dose should not exceed 5 mg.
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole raises solifenacin levels; the dose should not exceed 5 mg.