For caregivers
Get help
You may know someone who has overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. If you do, you should know that there are ways to help.
Here are some things you can do to help your friend or loved one:
- Help the person you care about find out the facts about OAB. It is a real medical condition that can affect anyone at any age. Visit the What is overactive bladder (OAB)? section to learn more.
- Encourage your friend or loved one to talk to a doctor about his or her OAB symptoms today. Get tips for making the most of a visit to the doctor.
- Explore treatment options for OAB. The person you care about doesn't need to just put up with the symptoms of OAB. There are treatments that may help. Talk to the doctor about which option is best for your loved one.
Benefits of Toviaz
- Toviaz is clinically proven to significantly reduce bothersome symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) like strong sudden urges, frequent bathroom visits, and accidents.
- Toviaz is easy to take — just one pill, once a day, with or without food. Do not chew, divide, or crush the tablet.
- Toviaz comes with the YourWay™ plan, which offers tips and advice to help manage OAB symptoms.
It can be difficult talking with your doctor about your overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. These conversation starters and questions can help make your discussion a little easier. Print them out and bring them to your next appointment. Remember, these are just suggestions and may not apply to everyone. You may also come up with your own to share with your doctor.
If you plan to talk with your doctor about your symptoms, you could open the conversation with phrases like:
- I have to go all the time. Sometimes without warning — I see my friends less because of it.
- I miss being active. I don't go places if it will be hard to find a bathroom.
- I'm frustrated at work because I'm always rushing to the bathroom.
- I feel like I no longer have full control over my bladder—sometimes it leaks before I can get to the bathroom.
If your doctor says you have overactive bladder, you may want to ask:
- What do you think is causing my OAB symptoms?
- Are my OAB symptoms treatable?
- Could medication help my OAB symptoms?
- Will medication cure my problem?
- Is there any reason I shouldn't take an OAB medication?
- What can I expect from treatment?
- Might Toviaz work for me?
- How long will it take for Toviaz to work?
- How long will I have to take Toviaz?
- What are the side effects of Toviaz?
- What else can I do to manage my symptoms?
- Can you recommend lifestyle changes that might help my OAB symptoms?
- Should I make any dietary changes?
- Is there anything I can do to make my pelvic floor muscles stronger?
If you're looking for an OAB treatment, ask your doctor if Toviaz is right for you. It's a pill that comes with a plan.
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