This drug works wonderfully and the difference it made in OAB was exceptional. The worst thing, which has become a huge problem for me, is that one of the side effects is "dry mouth" and it gets worse with time. It gets so bad that you eventually have NO saliva. This is the only side effect that I had but one that I just can't tolerate anymore. I never realized how important saliva is until y...
once a day use and applied to stomach. No taking a pill
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gandor04 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/10/2011
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 5.0
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My OB/GYN perscribed this medication after I had explained my condition. He gave me a 30 day sample and I can honestly say I LOVE THIS MEDICATION. Not only because of the ease of use but mainly because after 1 week of use I noticed an amazing difference. I returned after the 30 days and begged my doctor for more!!!
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tom | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/13/2011
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 3.7
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cost for the gel form is $150.00 a mt. I have to use the gel because the pill form causes problems with my bowels due to a spinal core problem but the meds work well I am sleeping for the first time in YEARS
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Potions Mistress | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/6/2011
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 4.7
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It took a week or so then worked very well. I loved it but had to stop because it made me so fatigued I felt like a zombie.
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Sadie | Female | Patient
1/29/2011
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/20/2011
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 4.7
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This meidcation has saved me. I have been suffering from an overactive bladder and leakage issues since my daughter was born two years ago and this is the first time I have felt any form of relief. I no onger have to run to the bathroom or wear heavy duty pads for protection. I have had minor skin irritation but for me that is a small price to pay.
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grace28 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/21/2010
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 3.0
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I am a 57 yr old female who was pretty happy with the oxytrol patch and my urologist suggested the gelnique which wouldn't have the patch type irritation (minor for me). For the last month my bladder has been distended and painful and now I find out that this symptom is probably my body's reaction to the gel! Lower back pain, pain in my pelvic region! Going back to the patch which was wonderful!
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uncomfortable | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/8/2010
Condition: Frequent Urination
Overall rating 2.3
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After using this product for 2 days I developed a severe poisin Ivy Type rash that didn't go away for almost 4 weeks.
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rkoehler | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
9/16/2010
Condition: Frequent Urination
Overall rating 5.0
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It has worked GREAT for my MOTHER. She's 81. Easy ! Saves MONEY ! It cost A little,but she spend's more in other items to keep DRY !!!
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catira15 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/12/2010
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 3.3
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I'm a 72-year-old female with overactive bladder. I used Gelnique for 15 days and had to stop due to constant lower belly pain and excess bloating. Too bad, because from the first day, it really stopped the urgency and overactivity.
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10267073 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/5/2010
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 3.3
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Best med I've used. Have had a couple of dizzy spells and possible side effect of making a compounded cream for hormones ineffective since last blood test show my hormones levels have lowered. Only change between blood tests is starting Gelnique. Used the patch for over a year and didn't have this problem.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/29/2010
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 3.3
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once a day use and applied to stomach. No taking a pill
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Amanda B | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
4/22/2010
Condition: A Condition of Bladder Dysfunction from Nerve Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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My daughter was urinating 60 times a day.She was prescribed by for my daughter who was diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) This condition effects her bladder, heart, GI system and endocrine system. This medicine has been one of the few things that has improved her quality of life in the last 2 years! Thank God for it! It was prescribed at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
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Unhappy user | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/23/2010
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 2.7
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I have had a sudden weight gain since taking this med. Reported it to the Dr. she said it was not the med. I don't agree with her. Has anyone else had a similar reaction???
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/14/2010
Condition: A Condition of Bladder Dysfunction from Nerve Disorder
Overall rating 1.7
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I had an interstim stimulation implant[medtronics] done in 2006,, and still goes every hr at night. dr put me on gelnique, and I have burning sensation at the exit, and spasm around the pubic hairline, it would take me 1 or 2 min to void after spasm, i am not happy. have tried all kinds of meds before implant.
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mary | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/9/2010
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 2.3
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Made my vision blurry and gave me headaches. Tried only taking 1/2 of the packet but still with same results. Did only have to go to the BR 4/day versus hourly.
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nmager | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/26/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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This was prescribed because I had leakage without the sensation of needing to void and the inability to control the leak. I've used it for 2 days but am having strange side effects. Within 2 hours of applying, I started feeling like I had a bladder infection--pain in urinating. I've had to void much more frequently than usual and today--I've had dramatic muscle aches and pains. Is this normal in the early stages of treatment?
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kathy T | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/16/2010
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 4.0
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I used patch version first but they gave me an itchy sandpaper rash and they wouldnt stay on. you have to use 2 patches per week. I started using gel and they do help. but they are messy. i first put it on my abdomen and i had a very bad pains in my stomach. I then started putting it on the back of my thigh. so far so good. but it does cost 65.00 a month after insurance . so i use it every other day. .
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Anonymous |
2/11/2010
Condition: Overactive Bladder
Overall rating 4.7
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It took about 10 days for it to start to work. since then I have not had any problems. I don't have to wear diapers anymore. 78 year old male. only trouble is my part D plan will not cover it.
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happytobedry | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/14/2010
Condition: Urine Leakage When there is a Strong Desire to Void
Overall rating 5.0
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Love it, noticed improvement within 2 weeks. Have experienced some increase in dry mouth a night, but getting used to it. Minor discomfort when compared to the outstanding results I have experienced.
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mom1963 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
1/10/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Our pediatric urologist prescribed this for our 8 year old daughter's nightime wetting. She was on Ditropan 5mg but the doctor wanted her to try the topical treatment. She has been on it for almost 90 days and has wet the bed only 2x's (almost nightly before using). She applies it herself, rotating locations to avoid iritation. Her only complaint is the stickiness. She also had daytime frequency before taking and it has been greatly minimized also. Our copay is double for this drug but we were able to fill a three month supply at the same copay as 1 month supply.Read More Read Less
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