Enablex is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of overactive bladder. This part of the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at Enablex, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Some of the most common Enablex side effects include stomach pain, nausea, and dry mouth. This eMedTV page offers a more complete list of possible side effects of the drug, including serious ones that should be reported to a doctor right away.
Constipation is a potential side effect of Enablex. This segment from the eMedTV archives provides more information on Enablex and constipation, and explains how common this side effect is with the medication.
Dry mouth appears to be the most common side effect of Enablex. This page of the eMedTV Web site offers more information on Enablex and dry mouth, including a list of tips for relief and an explanation of how common this side effect is.
Enablex is used for the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms, such as urinary incontinence. This eMedTV resource provides a more in-depth look at Enablex uses and describes how the medication works to relax the bladder muscles.
The maximum recommended Enablex dosage for overactive bladder treatment is 15 mg once a day. As this eMedTV Web page explains, dosing usually starts at 7.5 mg daily, but it can be increased to 15 mg if symptoms do not improve after two weeks.
Thioridazine, nefazodone, and protease inhibitors may potentially interact with Enablex. This eMedTV segment lists other medicines that may cause Enablex drug interactions and describes the possible effects of these negative interactions.
Enablex can cause dizziness and drowsiness. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects of Enablex. Warnings and precautions on who should not take the drug (such as those with urinary retention or uncontrolled glaucoma) are also included.
Dry mouth or eyes, blurred vision, and dilated pupils are possible symptoms of an Enablex overdose. This eMedTV article describes other symptoms that may occur if you take too much of the drug, as are possible treatment options.
It may not be safe for pregnant women to take Enablex. This page from the eMedTV Web site contains more information on Enablex and pregnancy, and describes the complications that occurred when the drug was given to animals in clinical studies.
It is not known if it is safe to use Enablex while breastfeeding. This article on the eMedTV Web site contains more information on Enablex and breastfeeding, and explains whether the medication passes through breast milk.
The earliest possible date that generic Enablex could become available is March 2010. This eMedTV resource discusses the possible dangers of buying so-called "generic Enablex" and explains the difference between a generic drug and its generic name.
