What is OAB, or overactive bladder?

OAB is a real medical condition that affects over 33 million men and women in the United States. With OAB, the bladder muscle squeezes too often. Or when you don't want it to. This can cause frequent, strong sudden urges to go. This is also known as "urgency." You may even have accidents.

OAB is not necessarily a normal part of aging. While prevalence increases as you get older, the truth is that OAB can affect anyone at any age. People can get symptoms in their early 30s or 40s, or at an even younger age. The good news is the symptoms of OAB can often be treated.

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What is Toviaz?

Toviaz (fesoterodine fumarate) is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat symptoms of a condition called overactive bladder, including:

• Leaking or wetting accidents due to a strong need to urinate
• Strong sudden urges to go
• Going to the bathroom too often

Toviaz helps calm the bladder muscle that causes frequent, strong sudden urges. Just one Toviaz pill per day helps to reduce bothersome symptoms. If you have symptoms of OAB, ask your doctor if Toviaz is right for you.

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What should I tell my doctor before starting Toviaz?

Before starting Toviaz, tell your doctor about all of your medical and other conditions that may affect the use of Toviaz, including:

• Stomach or intestinal problems or problems with constipation
• Problems emptying your bladder or if you have a weak urine stream
• Treatment for an eye problem called narrow-angle glaucoma
• Kidney problems
• Liver problems
• A condition called myasthenia gravis
• If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. It is not known if Toviaz can harm your unborn baby
• If you are breastfeeding. It is not known if Toviaz passes into breast milk or if it can harm your baby. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take Toviaz

Before starting on Toviaz, tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal products. Toviaz may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Toviaz works. Especially tell your doctor if you are taking antibiotics or antifungal medicines. Know all the medicines you take. Keep a list of them with you to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.

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How do I take Toviaz?

You can take Toviaz with or without food. Take Toviaz with liquid and swallow the tablet whole. Do not chew, divide, or crush the tablet.

If you miss a dose of Toviaz, begin taking Toviaz again the next day. Do not take 2 doses of Toviaz in the same day.

If you take more Toviaz than your doctor prescribes, call a doctor or go to an emergency room at a hospital right away.

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How often should I take Toviaz?

Take Toviaz as prescribed by your doctor. The recommended dosage for most patients is one pill, once a day. It can be taken at any time of day. Try to take it at the same time each day so you don't forget.

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When will I see results?

Everyone is different. You may see some improvement in the first couple of weeks, with further improvement over 12 weeks. So please be sure to give yourself enough time to see how Toviaz may work for you. If you don't see any results after several weeks, talk to your doctor or nurse.

You may want to talk to your doctor about your goals. Like any medicine, Toviaz has the best chance of working well when it is used correctly. That's why it's important to take your medicine as your doctor prescribes.

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How should I store Toviaz?

Store Toviaz at room temperature, 59° to 86°F (15° to 30°C).

• Protect the medicine from moisture by keeping the bottle closed tightly.
• Safely throw away Toviaz that is out of date or no longer needed.

Keep Toviaz and all medicines out of the reach of children.

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What else should I keep in mind while taking Toviaz?

When taking Toviaz:

• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or doing other dangerous activities until you know how Toviaz affects you. Blurred vision and drowsiness are possible side effects of medicines such as Toviaz.
• Use caution in hot environments. Decreased sweating and severe heat illness can occur when medicines such as Toviaz are used in a hot environment.
• Drinking alcohol while taking medicines such as Toviaz may cause increased drowsiness.

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How do the Toviaz Savings Card and free trial offer coupon work?

Savings card: With the savings card, you'll save up to $25 on each prescription — up to 12 prescriptions a year, for a total savings of up to $300 a year. You must have a prescription for Toviaz. Click here for complete terms and conditions, or call 1-800-473-5349 if you have more questions.

Free trial coupon: The coupon entitles you to receive a one-month supply of Toviaz (one prescription, or 30 pills) for free. You must have a prescription for Toviaz. Click here for complete terms and conditions, or call 1-800-473-5349 if you have more questions.

Note: If there's a toll-free number listed on the front of your card or coupon, it'll require activation. After activating it, present it to the pharmacist each time you fill your prescription.

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Is there anything I can do to help control my OAB symptoms in addition to taking Toviaz?

Yes, there are a number of small lifestyle changes that you can make that may help you manage your OAB symptoms. The YourWay plan was created for people taking Toviaz and is designed to help you make simple, bladder-friendly choices every day.

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My friend/loved one has OAB. What can I do?

The most important thing to do is encourage your loved one to talk to a doctor about their OAB symptoms today. You can also help them find out the facts and explore treatment options.

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