Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.  

This is Solifenacin. It helps to treat symptoms of overactive bladder. It may help you urinate less, have fewer urges to go, and have fewer accidental leaks. 

It is often taken one time each day. You should take it exactly as your doctor tells you to. You can take your dose with or without food. Also, you should swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.  

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include a dry mouth, constipation, and urinary tract infections. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. Some people have blurred vision or feel drowsy. You should wait until you know how this medicine affects you before you do activities that require you to be alert, like driving. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.  

It is important to know that this medicine can make your body sweat less. You will need to take care to stay cool in hot weather. You should stay in the shade, drink plenty of water and avoid too much physical activity. 

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects could occur. You should read the Patient Information Sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely. 

Solifenacin can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. 

Women should check with their doctors before becoming pregnant and should not breastfeed while taking this medicine.

For best results with Solifenacin, read the Patient Information Sheet for full information.