What is myrbetriq prescribed for?

This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity). Overactive bladder is a problem with how your bladder stores urine. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems.

Does myrbetriq make you pee more?

Myrbetriq (mirabegron) activates certain receptors in your bladder that causes your bladder muscles to relax. This allows you to hold more urine and go to the bathroom less often.

Who should take myrbetriq?

Myrbetriq (mirabegron) is a beta-3 adrenergic agonist used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency.

Who should not take myrbetriq?

Myrbetriq is not recommended for use in patients with severe uncontrolled hypertension (defined as systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 180 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 110 mm Hg) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].

Does myrbetriq cure OAB?

Myrbetriq is an effective treatment for OAB in adults. It helps reduce the number of times you urinate per day and the number of incontinence episodes you have.

What is the main cause of overactive bladder?

Overactive bladder describes a combination of symptoms that can include a frequent urge to urinate and waking up at night to urinate. Causes can include weak muscles, nerve damage, use of medications, alcohol or caffeine, infection, and being overweight. Lifestyle changes may help.

What foods to avoid if you have an overactive bladder?

Doctors have identified a number of foods and drinks that can worsen overactive bladders, including:

• Caffeinated beverages and foods.
• Alcohol.
• Spicy foods.
• Citrus fruits and juices.
• Carbonated beverages.
• Milk and milk products.
• Sugar or honey.
• Artificial sweeteners.

Is myrbetriq bad for your kidneys?

Kidney function: Kidney disease or decreased kidney function may cause this medication to build up in the body, causing side effects.

How long should you take myrbetriq?

It’s important that you take Myrbetriq 1 time a day as prescribed by your doctor. In clinical studies, it took 4-8 weeks for some patients to start seeing an improvement in OAB symptoms. Further improvements may be seen within 12 weeks for some patients. Your results may vary.

Is myrbetriq hard on kidneys?

How effective is Myrbetriq?

The recommended starting dose of MYRBETRIQ® is 25 mg once daily with or without food. MYRBETRIQ® 25 mg is effective within 8 weeks. Based on individual patient efficacy and tolerability the dose may be increased to 50 mg once daily [see Clinical Studies].

How to take Myrbetriq?

Myrbetriq should be taken with water, swallowed whole and should not be chewed, divided, or crushed. The recommended starting doses for combination treatment are Myrbetriq 25 mg once daily and solifenacin succinate 5 mg once daily.

Can Myrbetriq cause side effects like dry gums?

Common side effects of Myrbetriq include headache, increased blood pressure, constipation, dizziness, diarrhea, back pain, dry mouth, joint pressure, and common cold symptoms. Less commonly, some patients have problems emptying their bladder while taking Myrbetriq.