Vesicare® (Solifenacin Succinate) for Overactive Bladder Control

What Vesicare® Is and How It Works

Solifenacin Succinate is the generic form of Vesicare®, a prescription medicine for overactive bladder. It helps reduce urgency, frequency, and urge incontinence. Solifenacin is an antimuscarinic agent that blocks muscarinic receptors in the bladder detrusor muscle. This calms involuntary contractions and increases bladder capacity, so bathroom trips are less frequent. Tablets are usually taken once daily, with strengths of 5 mg and 10 mg available.

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Your prescriber may suggest solifenacin if behavioral measures are not enough. It is used for adults with symptoms of urgency, frequency, and urge leakage. The medicine is swallowed whole, with or without food. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors can raise levels of solifenacin, so your healthcare provider may adjust the dose if you take these medicines.

Dosage and Usage

• Start with 5 mg once daily. Your clinician may increase to 10 mg daily if needed and tolerated.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or split.
• Take at the same time each day to keep steady levels.
• You can take it with or without food. Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice if advised due to interaction potential.
• Missed dose: take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. Do not double doses.
• If you have moderate hepatic impairment or severe renal impairment, a lower maximum dose may be recommended. Follow your prescriber’s instructions.
• Report new or worsening urinary retention, severe constipation, or blurred vision to your healthcare provider promptly.

• Store tablets at 15–30 °C (59–86 °F) in a dry place, away from moisture.
• Keep in the original bottle with the label until you finish the supply.
• When traveling, carry your medicine in your hand luggage with a copy of your prescription.
• Use a pill organizer for daily dosing, and keep desiccant packets in the bottle to limit humidity exposure.
• Avoid leaving tablets in a hot car or near direct heat sources.

Benefits and Savings

Solifenacin can lower the number of daily bathroom trips and reduce leakage episodes. Many people notice fewer urgency flares and more control over timing. Once-daily dosing is convenient, and tablets are small and easy to take. As the generic of Vesicare, solifenacin offers strong value without sacrificing quality. Typical savings are 60–80% compared with common US prices.

You can order a 5 mg or 10 mg strength based on your prescription. Multi-month supplies can reduce the per-month solifenacin succinate cost, and we offer polite reorder reminders so you can plan ahead. For current deals, see our solifenacin succinate coupon page.

Side Effects and Safety

• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Blurred vision or dry eyes
• Indigestion or nausea
• Dizziness or fatigue
• Urinary retention (trouble passing urine)
• Headache

Serious reactions are uncommon but can include severe constipation or bowel obstruction, allergic reactions or angioedema, confusion, heat exhaustion due to decreased sweating, and narrow-angle glaucoma events. Solifenacin may prolong the QT interval in susceptible patients. Use caution if you have a history of urinary retention, gastric retention, severe hepatic impairment, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, or if you take strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (for example, ketoconazole). Review your full medication list with your clinician to assess interactions.

Onset Time

Some people feel improvement in urgency and frequency within 1–2 weeks. Benefits continue to build as dosing stabilizes, with full response often seen by 4–8 weeks. If symptoms have not improved after several weeks, your prescriber may adjust the dose or consider a different option.

Compare With Alternatives

Myrbetriq (mirabegron) is a beta-3 agonist that relaxes the bladder via a different pathway and may have fewer dry-mouth effects. It can be used alone or with solifenacin when extra control is needed. You can compare options on Myrbetriq®.

Toviaz (fesoterodine) is another antimuscarinic that offers once-daily dosing. It may help if you did not respond to or tolerate one agent in this class. Learn more at Toviaz®.

Vesicare is the brand product containing solifenacin. Choosing the generic Solifenacin Succinate provides the same active ingredient and dose strengths (5 mg and 10 mg) at a lower cost.

Combination Therapy

• Solifenacin plus a beta-3 agonist (for example, mirabegron) can improve control when monotherapy is not enough.
• Behavioral strategies (bladder training, timed voiding) and pelvic-floor exercises work well alongside medication.
• Limit bladder irritants like caffeine and manage evening fluids to support symptom control.
• To reduce side effects, your prescriber may keep the antimuscarinic dose at the lowest effective level when combined therapy is used.
• Avoid multiple anticholinergics together unless directed, as this increases dry mouth, constipation, and confusion risk.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Solifenacin Succinate is used for adults with overactive bladder symptoms such as urgency, urinary frequency, and urge incontinence. It is not appropriate for people with urinary retention, gastric retention, or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma. Use caution with moderate hepatic impairment or severe renal impairment; lower dosing limits may apply. Older adults may be more sensitive to anticholinergic effects like constipation, dry mouth, or confusion.

Tell your clinician if you take strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (for example, ketoconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir) because the recommended maximum solifenacin dose may be lower. Report new blurred vision, severe constipation, or trouble passing urine promptly. If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, discuss risks and benefits before starting.

To help manage the solifenacin succinate price, consider a 90-day supply if appropriate for your prescription. A longer supply often lowers the monthly solifenacin succinate cost and reduces shipping fees per month. Set a calendar reminder for refills so you do not run out. Choose the 5 mg or 10 mg strength as prescribed; the 5 mg dose may be a good starting point, with the option to increase to the 10 mg tablet if symptoms persist and you tolerate therapy.

You may see different naming on prescriptions or pharmacy labels, such as solifenacin 5 mg tablet or solifenacin succinate 10 mg tablet. These refer to the same active medication. The brand name is Vesicare, and it is prescribed for overactive bladder. If you have questions about the differences between generic and brand, your pharmacist can help explain options.

Authoritative Sources

Review official information from these sources:

• FDA DailyMed: solifenacin listings
• Vesicare brand information
• Health Canada Drug Product Database

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This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider about your specific situation.