You should not use this medicine if you have untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, a blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines), or if you are unable to urinate.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use VESIcare if you are allergic to solifenacin, or if you have:
untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma;
a stomach disorder causing delayed emptying; or
if you are unable to urinate.
To make sure VESIcare is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
glaucoma;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
trouble emptying your bladder (or you have a weak stream of urine);
slow digestion;
a blockage in your stomach or intestines; or
long QT syndrome.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using VESIcare.
How should I take VESIcare?
Take VESIcare exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
VESIcare is usually taken once per day with or without food. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Take the tablet with water.
After taking VESIcare LS liquid drink a glass of water or milk. Avoid taking the liquid with food or other drinks or you may have a bitter aftertaste.
Store this medicine in the original container at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. Throw away any unused liquid 28 days after you first opened the bottle.
