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Solifenacin tablet What kind of medication is this? SOLIFENACIN is effective in reducing the severity of muscular spasms that occur in the bladder and urinary system. The symptoms of an overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urinating, as well as incontinence, can be treated with the medication solifenacin (urine leakage). Before I start using this medication, what should I discuss with my primary care physician? If you have an allergy to solifenacin or if you suffer from any of the conditions listed below, you should not take solifenacin. Make careful to inform your physician if you have any of the following: glaucoma with a restricted angle of vision that is untreated or not under control; a condition that affects the stomach and causes it to empty more slowly; or if you are unable to empty your bladder regularly. Telling your doctor if you have any of the following additional conditions can ensure that you are able to take Solifenacin in a safe manner: glaucoma; illness of the liver; kidney disease; an obstruction in your digestive tract (either in your stomach or intestines); or a previous diagnosis of the Long QT syndrome. pregnancy category C according to the FDA. It is unknown at this time whether or not Solifenacin will cause damage to an unborn child. When you are taking this medicine, you should inform your doctor if you are pregnant or if you intend to become pregnant in the near future. It is unknown whether solifenacin is excreted into breast milk or whether it may be harmful to a baby who is being breastfed. When you are on Solifenacin, you should avoid breastfeeding your child. What is the correct way to take this medication? Always follow your physician's instructions when using Solifenacin. Use exactly as directed, neither in bigger nor lesser doses, nor for a longer period of time than is advised. Be sure to take your medication exactly as directed on the label. In most cases, a single dose of solifenacin is used daily. Always be sure to follow the advice of your doctor. Take this medication with a full glass of water. Do not chew the pill, crush it, or break it in any way. Take it in its entirety. Take your dose of solifenacin with or without meals, whichever you choose. Keep Solifenacin at room temperature and away from heat and moisture in its original container. While not in use, ensure that the cap is securely fastened on the bottle. What should I do if I forget a dose? When you realize you missed a dosage, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dosage, you should skip the dose that you missed. It is not necessary to take additional medication in order to make up for a missed dosage. What side effects should I be on the lookout for while I'm taking this medication? When exercising or outside in hot weather, take precautions to avoid getting overheated or being dehydrated. Since solifenacin might make you sweat less, it puts you at an increased risk of developing heat stroke. This drug may cause your eyesight to become blurry, and it may also impair your ability to think or respond. While you are driving or engaging in any activity that needs you to be aware and able to see well, exercise extreme caution. What potential negative reactions may I have to this medication? You should seek immediate medical attention if you have any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction after taking solifenacin: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or neck. If you have any major adverse effects while using Solifenacin, including the following, you should immediately stop taking the medication and contact your doctor. skin that is very dry and a tremendous amount of thirst; extreme abdominal pain or a condition in which one has been unable to defecate for three days or more; urination that causes you pain or burning; alterations in vision, eye discomfort, or the perception of halos surrounding lights; urinating less frequently or not at all than normal; hallucinations, mental perplexity; high potassium, which causes symptoms such as a sluggish heart rate, weak pulse, muscular weakness, and a tingling sensation; or Severe skin response characterized by fever, sore throat, swelling in the face or tongue, burning in the eyes, and skin discomfort, followed by a rash that is red or purple, spreads (particularly in the face or upper body), and causes blistering and peeling of the skin. Listed below are some of the potential less severe side effects of Solifenacin: Headache, lightheadedness, sleepiness, and a general sensation of exhaustion; a lack of salivation and a raspy voice; dry eyes and eyesight that is clouded; symptoms such as nausea, lack of appetite, stomach trouble, and heartburn; constipation of a milder degree; or a high temperature, a sore throat, bodily pains, or other symptoms of the flu. What other substances could react with this medication? Inform your primary care physician about any and all additional medications you use, in particular: arsenic trioxide (Trisenox); carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol); conivaptan (Vaprisol); nefazodone; phenytoin (Dilantin); prograf; tacrolimus (brand name: vandetanib (Caprelsa); antifungal medicine such as itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), posaconazole (Noxafil), or voriconazole (Vfend); the antiviral drugs boceprevir (Victrelis) and telaprevir (Incivek) for the treatment of hepatitis C; HIV/AIDS drug such as indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra), or saquinavir (Invirase); pentamidine (NebuPent, Pentam), rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate), or telithromycin (Ketek); an antibiotic such as azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax, Z-Pack), clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, Pediazole), levof an antidepressant such as amitriptylline (Elavil, Vanatrip, Limbitrol), citalopram (Celexa), clomipramine (Anafranil), or desipramine (Norpramin); anti-malaria drugs such as chloroquine (Aralen), halofantrine (Halfan), or mefloquine (Lariam); cardiac rhythm medication such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), dofetilide (Tikosyn), disopyramide (Norpace), dronedarone (Multaq), flecainide (Tambocor), ibutilide (Corvert), procainamide (Procan, Pronestyl), propafenone (Rythmol), quinidine (Quin-G), or sotalol (Betapace); dolasetron (Anzemet), droperidol (Inapsine), or ondansetron (Zofran) are examples of medications that can be used to prevent or cure nausea and vomiting; drugs to treat psychiatric illnesses, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), clozapine (FazaClo, Clozaril), haloperidol (Haldol), mesoridazine (Serentil), pimozide (Orap), thioridazine (Mellaril), or ziprasidone (Geodon); medication for migraines, such as sumatriptan (Imitrex, Treximet) or zolmitriptan (Zomig); or caffeine. medicine for opioid addiction, such as methadone (Methadose, Diskets, Dolophine). This list is not exhaustive, and it is possible that Solifenacin will interact with additional medications. Discuss all of the drugs you use with your primary care provider. This covers items purchased with a prescription, those bought over the counter, vitamins, and herbal remedies. Do not begin taking a new medicine before consulting with your primary care physician. Where should I store my medication, please? Keep at room temperature and away from heat and moisture when storing.