Soltaden
Soltaden Products are primarily used for
About Soltaden Products
Uses of Soltaden Products
Solifenacin is used in the treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. OAB is a collection of urinary symptoms, including frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
Soltaden Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Soltaden are Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Blurred vision, Dry eye, Urinary retention.
How Soltaden Products work
Solifenacin is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
Patient Concerns about Soltaden Products
Frequently asked questions about Soltaden Products
Frequently asked questions about Solifenacin
Q. Does Soltaden 5mg Tablet start working right away?
Soltaden 5mg Tablet may start showing improvement in symptoms of overactive bladder within a week. However, it may take up to 4 weeks to show maximum benefits. This may vary from person to person. Do not stop taking it even if considerable improvement is not observed, but consult with the doctor.
Q. When should Soltaden 5mg Tablet be taken?
Soltaden 5mg Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Generally, it is recommended that the medicine should be taken once daily, preferably at the same time. It can be taken with or without food.
Q. Can Soltaden 5mg Tablet be taken by anyone?
Soltaden 5mg Tablet is to be prescribed by the doctor only. This medicine is meant for adults. Its consumption should be avoided by patients who are allergic to Soltaden 5mg Tablet, who are unable to empty their bladder (urinary retention), have delayed or slow emptying of the stomach (gastric obstruction), or have increased pressure in eyes with vision problems (narrow angle glaucoma).
Q. Does Soltaden 5mg Tablet cause dementia?
In rare cases, Soltaden 5mg Tablet may cause confusion and hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist) as side effects. It may also cause delirium in very few people (disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence). Though there are studies which support that Soltaden 5mg Tablet may cause dementia, it is still to be confirmed.
Q. What should I avoid while on Soltaden 5mg Tablet?
You should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience drowsiness or blurred vision while taking Soltaden 5mg Tablet, as it can be dangerous.
Q. What is overactive bladder?
Overactive bladder is a condition where the nerve signals coming from the brain directs your bladder to empty even when it is not full. Consequently, this may affect a person’s ability to control bladder contractions. Rapid uncontrollable contractions cause symptoms of overactive bladder which are urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and urinary incontinence (leakage).
Q. Do I need to take Soltaden 5mg Tablet everyday?
Yes, Soltaden 5mg Tablet needs to be taken once daily as advised by your doctor. You should not take it only when the symptoms are bothersome as it will not work properly. Furthermore, if you forget to take a dose, continue taking it next day as per the prescribed schedule. Additionally, it is advised to not take 2 doses on the same day.