Causes of overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
What causes OAB symptoms?
OAB happens when the bladder muscle starts squeezing to push urine out before you’re ready to go — even if your bladder isn’t full.
These contractions can create strong sudden urges to go, which can lead to leaks.
How you manage your bladder problems could also contribute to aggravating your symptoms. For example, if you go to the bathroom “just in case,” you may actually train your bladder to go more often. Similarly, if you intentionally cut back on how much water you drink, you may increase your risk of constipation. And constipation can impact your OAB symptoms.
That’s why it’s important to talk to your doctor about OAB and ask about treatment options including prescription Toviaz® (fesoterodine fumarate).
Other causes of bladder symptoms
Sometimes bladder control problems are also caused by stress incontinence. Stress incontinence is when urine leaks due to activities such as coughing, sneezing, or heavy lifting. This is caused by weakness of the muscles that help hold urine in the bladder. Stress incontinence is different from OAB, and Toviaz does not treat stress incontinence.
In some cases, symptoms like urgency and frequency can also have causes other than OAB:
- Certain medicines, like those that treat swelling
(fluid retention) or high blood pressure - Constipation
- An infection or something more serious
Toviaz does not treat these conditions.
Be sure to talk with your doctor about your symptoms, since only he or she can diagnose OAB.
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Important Safety Information
If you have certain stomach problems, glaucoma, or cannot empty your bladder, you should not take Toviaz® (fesoterodine fumarate).
Medicines like Toviaz can cause blurred vision, drowsiness, and decreased sweating. Use caution when driving, doing unsafe tasks, or in especially hot environments, until you know how Toviaz affects you. Drinking alcohol while taking medicines such as Toviaz may cause increased drowsiness.
The most common side effects are dry mouth and constipation.
Indication
Toviaz treats the symptoms of overactive bladder( leaks, strong urges to go, going too often).
Toviaz has benefits and risks. There may be other options. To learn more about Toviaz, please see the Full Prescribing and Patient Information.
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Toviaz® (fesoterodine fumarate) treats the symptoms of overactive bladder (leaks, strong sudden urges to go, going too often).
Important Safety Information
If you have certain stomach problems, glaucoma, or cannot empty your bladder, you should not take Toviaz.
Toviaz may cause allergic reactions that may be serious. If you experience swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue, stop taking Toviaz and get emergency help right away.
Medicines like Toviaz can cause blurred vision, drowsiness, and decreased sweating. Use caution when driving, doing unsafe tasks, or in especially hot environments, until you know how Toviaz affects you. Drinking alcohol while taking medicines such as Toviaz may cause increased drowsiness.
The most common side effects are dry mouth and constipation.
Toviaz has benefits and risks. There may be other options. To learn more about Toviaz, please see the Full Prescribing and Patient Information.
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