Solifenacin

Generic name: solifenacin [ sol-ee-FEN-a-sin ]
Brand names: VESIcare, VESIcare LS
Dosage forms: oral suspension (1 mg/mL); oral tablet (10 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Urinary antispasmodics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 24, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is solifenacin?

Solifenacin is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urination, and incontinence (urine leakage).

Solifenacin oral suspension (liquid), Vesicare LS is used to treat overactive bladder caused by a neurologic disorder (such as multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury) in children at least 2 years old when other medicines cannot be used or have not worked.

Solifenacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use solifenacin 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 solifenacin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma;

• a stomach disorder causing delayed emptying; or

• if you are unable to urinate.

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 di...