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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Enablex Oral.

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130 Total User Reviews

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Condition: Overactive Bladder
1/30/2013 4:27:58 PM

Reviewer: gw, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
Enablex provided relief from urinary symptoms of needing to go often and urgently BUT--BUT, the side effects were horrendous for my 90 year old father, extreme constipation, nausea appetite/weight loss and mental confusion so extreme that he could not even remember if he had a bowel movement! Medication worked wonders but was not worth the extreme side effects encountered, urinary problems reduced ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Overactive Bladder
9/10/2012 12:32:10 PM

Reviewer: Jwright19@aol.com , 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 1

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
Dry lips and mouth,upset stomach,bowel problems, severe back pain, hot flashes, and much more'

Condition: Overactive Bladder
6/6/2012 9:42:30 PM

Reviewer: buddhasway, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I have been taking Enablex for about 5yrs. now. It completely changed my life. No more Depends or trip planning based on bathroom availability. This stuff has totally improved my quality of life.

Condition: Overactive Bladder
6/1/2012 1:47:00 PM

Reviewer: 55-64 Female (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I took Enablex several years ago. It worked and I did not feel dried out. Then I decided to stop and see if I still needed it. For two years I was doing fine. Then the urinary urgency returned. I had one unsed bottle left. I took it for 90 days. Then I tried to refill it. My insurance company (now different) refused to refill it!! So I am on my second trial of generic drugs which are more drying f ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Overactive Bladder
4/7/2012 10:45:03 AM

Reviewer: rushing, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
At first the problem seemed to get better but after a year or so on it, I feel like I must have something else to help solve this problem. I have the 'sling' and it did nothing to help that I can tell.

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