Solifenacin succinate is commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. This eMedTV segment discusses specific uses of the medication, explains how it works, and offers dosing information, as well as when and how to take it.
Possible side effects of solifenacin succinate include indigestion or heartburn, nausea, and dry eyes. This eMedTV page also lists potentially serious side effects that need medical attention, such as severe constipation, confusion, and depression.
Solifenacin succinate is used for relieving overactive bladder symptoms, such as frequent urination. This eMedTV Web page discusses these uses in more detail and explains whether the drug is used off-label for other conditions or to treat children.
The usual starting dose of solifenacin succinate for overactive bladder treatment is 5 mg once a day. This eMedTV article contains other solifenacin succinate dosing information, including tips on when and how to take the medication.
Protease inhibitors, QT-prolonging medications, and pramlintide may interact with solifenacin succinate. This eMedTV resource lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with solifenacin succinate and describes the possible effects.
People with liver or kidney disease may need to take a lower dose of solifenacin succinate. This eMedTV page includes other important precautions and warnings with solifenacin succinate and offers information on who should not take the medicine.
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