Enablex Side Effects
Serious side effects of Enablex
- Enablex has been shown to seriously impair the central nervous system, resulting in confusion, hallucinations, headaches, and drowsiness.
- There is a risk for severe, potentially fatal, reaction in patients who are allergic to ingredients contained in Enablex. If you experience any symptoms, such as swelling of the throat, mouth, or breathing impairment, seek medical attention immediately.
Common side effects of Enablex
- Enablex commonly causes constipation or dryness of the mouth.
Warnings & Recalls for Enablex
Enablex Warnings
Patients who have a history of the following conditions
should not take Enablex, as this medication may exacerbate certain pre-existing conditions, particularly those which are gastrointestinal in nature:
- Urinary retention, or the inability to fully empty the bladder.
- Gastric retention, which is when the stomach retains or is slow at removing what would normally be passed to the intestines.
- Uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, and eye condition which causes increased eye pressure.
If you have a history of stomach issues(like constipation), unusually weak urine stream, eye conditions, or liver impairment, inform your doctor to learn if Enablex is right for you.
Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding should seek medical advice before beginning Enablex treatment, as the effects Enablex can have on a baby are unknown at this time.
If you are taking any other medications while receiving Enablex treatment, let your doctor know. Certain medications, such as those which contain clarithromycin or ritonivir components, may cause serious interactions.
Enablex Treatment and Use
Enablex | darifenacin is an antimuscarinic medication used to treat overactive bladder. Enablex may prevent symptoms of an overactive bladder, such as:
- Increased frequency of urination.
- Sudden and immediate urge to go.
- Leaking that may occur as a result of the sudden urge to urinate.
Enablex can help patients who suffer from overactive bladder gain control of their symptoms and decrease the frequency of restroom visits.
How does Enablex work?
Enablex inhibits receptors that cause muscles found in the bladder to relax. This prevents the uncontrollable contractions that cause unwanted incontinence and the sudden urge to go.
Enablex Dosing Instructions
Patients who suffer from an overactive bladder typically start at a dose of 7.5 mg once per day, with the dose being increased up to 15 mg per day depending on the patient’s reaction to the medication and the appearance of side effects. Patients who suffer from kidney impairment should not be prescribed an amount exceeding the starting 7.5 mg dosage. This medication should not be chewed or tampered with, and should only be given in one undivided dose with water.
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Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on Aug 22, 2012
