My Over-Active Bladder

kivah · ‎03-11-2010

For the last several years, I have to urinate endless times a day and night. My doctor recommended I take Myrbetriq, 50 mg. I've been taking it for the last 6 weeks and it's not helping. Do any of u have a similar problem and tried this drug??? Are u on other drugs that u could recommend? I do have medical issues so I'll have to ask my doctor.

I got the prescription at Walmart and paid $45 for a 30-day supply. I asked the pharmacist why it's so expensive and she said the regular price is over $400/mo. There's no generic.

bonappetit · ‎07-21-2017

Don't know what speciality your MD is or your insurance coverage. Why not try another MD and see what they suggest? 2nd opinion.

FranandZoe · ‎03-09-2010

Have you been tested for diabetes? Do you drink a lot? (I don't mean alcohol lol.)

VaBelle35 · ‎03-10-2010

I went to a urologist because I really wanted to get to the bottom of my symptoms. My issue is there is something that irritates my bladder about once a year. She insisted it was menopaus related but I insisted on a variety of tests to rule out bacteria, yeast and cancer as well as physical.

When I have this issue now I take uribel for about a week and then I'm fine.

I do think mine is food related and am trying to narrow down what it is that irritates my bladder but it might be hormone related as my doctor insists it is and that's why it's just infrequent due to hormone changes.

I recommend you go to a urologist and rule out a bunch of things and get a proper diagnosis.

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Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@kivah wrote:
For the last several years, I have to urinate endless times a day and night. My doctor recommended I take Myrbetriq, 50 mg. I've been taking it for the last 6 weeks and it's not helping. Do any of u have a similar problem and tried this drug??? Are u on other drugs that u could recommend? I do have medical issues so I'll have to ask my doctor.
I got the prescription at Walmart and paid $45 for a 30-day supply. I asked the pharmacist why it's so expensive and she said the regular price is over $400/mo. There's no generic.

@kivah , you may have a UTI. Have yourself checked out at an Urgent Care where they can send out a sample for a culture. Usually a simple test in the office will identify one and they prescribe an antibiotic. You should feel a lot better in 24 hours. Also avoid caffeine and very acidic foods as they can be very irritating to the bladder. Feel better...

VaBelle35 · ‎03-10-2010

What was making my bladder worse was my gyn was treating me for UTI and a couple of other things even though the tests were negative so I was making it worse.

The uribel calms everything down. I have to take it consistently every 6 hours for about a week to 10 days and it calms everything down.

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bonappetit · ‎07-21-2017

@Trinity11 wrote:
@kivah wrote:
For the last several years, I have to urinate endless times a day and night. My doctor recommended I take Myrbetriq, 50 mg. I've been taking it for the last 6 weeks and it's not helping. Do any of u have a similar problem and tried this drug??? Are u on other drugs that u could recommend? I do have medical issues so I'll have to ask my doctor.
I got the prescription at Walmart and paid $45 for a 30-day supply. I asked the pharmacist why it's so expensive and she said the regular price is over $400/mo. There's no generic.

@kivah , you may have a UTI. Have yourself checked out at an Urgent Care where they can send out a sample for a culture. Usually a simple test in the office will identify one and they prescribe an antibiotic. You should feel a lot better in 24 hours. Also avoid caffeine and very acidic foods as they can be very irritating to the bladder. Feel better...

A good MD would of ruled out UTI before prescribing Myrbetriq. Get a second opinion.

kivah · ‎03-11-2010

@Trinity11 wrote:
@kivah wrote:
For the last several years, I have to urinate endless times a day and night. My doctor recommended I take Myrbetriq, 50 mg. I've been taking it for the last 6 weeks and it's not helping. Do any of u have a similar problem and tried this drug??? Are u on other drugs that u could recommend? I do have medical issues so I'll have to ask my doctor.
I got the prescription at Walmart and paid $45 for a 30-day supply. I asked the pharmacist why it's so expensive and she said the regular price is over $400/mo. There's no generic.

@kivah , you may have a UTI. Have yourself checked out at an Urgent Care where they can send out a sample for a culture. Usually a simple test in the office will identify one and they prescribe an antibiotic. You should feel a lot better in 24 hours. Also avoid caffeine and very acidic foods as they can be very irritating to the bladder. Feel better...

A few weeks ago, I went to a Lab and had several tests taken (I go there yearly). I have 2 cups of coffee every morning with toast/cheese/jam and I get stomach aches regularly. Acidic foods are also not my friend. I have several other medical issues and I'm almost 80 yrs old - so I guess I just have to deal with it.

kivah · ‎03-11-2010

@bonappetit wrote:
@Trinity11 wrote:
@kivah wrote:
For the last several years, I have to urinate endless times a day and night. My doctor recommended I take Myrbetriq, 50 mg. I've been taking it for the last 6 weeks and it's not helping. Do any of u have a similar problem and tried this drug??? Are u on other drugs that u could recommend? I do have medical issues so I'll have to ask my doctor.
I got the prescription at Walmart and paid $45 for a 30-day supply. I asked the pharmacist why it's so expensive and she said the regular price is over $400/mo. There's no generic.

@kivah , you may have a UTI. Have yourself checked out at an Urgent Care where they can send out a sample for a culture. Usually a simple test in the office will identify one and they prescribe an antibiotic. You should feel a lot better in 24 hours. Also avoid caffeine and very acidic foods as they can be very irritating to the bladder. Feel better...
A good MD would of ruled out UTI before prescribing Myrbetriq. Get a second opinion.

I have a great doctor - I've had UTIs in the past.

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@kivah wrote:
@Trinity11 wrote:
@kivah wrote:
For the last several years, I have to urinate endless times a day and night. My doctor recommended I take Myrbetriq, 50 mg. I've been taking it for the last 6 weeks and it's not helping. Do any of u have a similar problem and tried this drug??? Are u on other drugs that u could recommend? I do have medical issues so I'll have to ask my doctor.
I got the prescription at Walmart and paid $45 for a 30-day supply. I asked the pharmacist why it's so expensive and she said the regular price is over $400/mo. There's no generic.

@kivah , you may have a UTI. Have yourself checked out at an Urgent Care where they can send out a sample for a culture. Usually a simple test in the office will identify one and they prescribe an antibiotic. You should feel a lot better in 24 hours. Also avoid caffeine and very acidic foods as they can be very irritating to the bladder. Feel better...
A few weeks ago, I went to a Lab and had several tests taken (I go there yearly). I have 2 cups of coffee every morning with toast/cheese/jam and I get stomach aches regularly. Acidic foods are also not my friend. I have several other medical issues and I'm almost 80 yrs old - so I guess I just have to deal with it.

@kivah , seek the opinion of a board certified urologist. I have Type 1 diabetes and have frequent UTI's so I am aware how irritating they can be. There is help out there, though and I hope you will find a solution.