VESIcare

Generic name:solifenacin [ sol-ee-FEN-a-sin ]
Brand names: VESIcare, VESIcare LS
Drug class:Urinary antispasmodics

Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD. Last updated on Apr 7, 2021.

What is VESIcare?

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

VESIcare LS oral suspension (liquid) 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.

VESIcare 5 mg and 10 mg tablets are not approved for use in children.

Warnings

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.