Myrbetriq is a prescription medicine for adults used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urgency, frequency and leakage.
But there are exercises you can do—Kegel exercises—to help make these muscles stronger.
Adding Kegel exercises to your daily routine may help strengthen your pelvic muscles. It can also improve your bladder symptoms. Many women who do Kegels notice improvement after several weeks.
Be sure to talk to your healthcare professional before starting any new diet or exercise routine.
You can do Kegels any time: while brushing your teeth, watching TV, waiting at a red light, reading in bed, or taking a walk. A few minutes a day is all you need to start strengthening your pelvic floor muscles.
1. Locate your pelvic floor muscles
Think of the muscles you use to start and stop urine flow.
2. Squeeze for 5 seconds
Squeeze for 5 full seconds. Then relax for 10 full seconds. That’s all there is to it. Repeat the exercise 10 times. If done right, it should only take a couple of minutes.
3. Try for 3 sets a day
Try to do one set (10 repetitions) 3 times a day or follow your healthcare professional’s advice.
When you’re doing Kegels, your stomach and buttocks should be relaxed. Make sure you’re not tightening your stomach or thigh muscles, or holding your breath.
If you want more than diet changes and Kegels for managing your OAB symptoms, ask your doctor about Myrbetriq.
Use of Myrbetriq
MYRBETRIQ® (mirabegron extended-release tablets) is a prescription medicine for adults used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urgency, frequency and leakage.
Do not take MYRBETRIQ if you are allergic to mirabegron or any ingredients in MYRBETRIQ.
MYRBETRIQ may cause your blood pressure to increase or make your blood pressure worse if you have a history of high blood pressure. You and your doctor should check your blood pressure while you are taking MYRBETRIQ. Call your doctor if you have increased blood pressure.
MYRBETRIQ may increase your chances of not being able to empty your bladder. Tell your doctor right away if you have trouble emptying your bladder or you have a weak urine stream. MYRBETRIQ may cause an allergic reaction with swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue with or without difficulty breathing. Stop using MYRBETRIQ and go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including medications for overactive bladder or other medicines especially thioridazine (Mellaril™ and Mellaril-S™), flecainide (Tambocor®), propafenone (Rythmol®), digoxin (Lanoxin®) or solifenacin succinate (VESIcare®). MYRBETRIQ may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how MYRBETRIQ works.
Before taking MYRBETRIQ, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you have liver or kidney problems.
The most common side effects of MYRBETRIQ include high blood pressure, pain or swelling of the nose or throat (nasopharyngitis), urinary tract infection, and headache.
For further information, please talk to your healthcare professional and see accompanying Patient Product Information and complete Prescribing Information for MYRBETRIQ® (mirabegron extended‑release tablets).
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Use of Myrbetriq
MYRBETRIQ® (mirabegron extended-release tablets) is a prescription medicine for adults used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urgency, frequency and leakage.
Do not take MYRBETRIQ if you are allergic to mirabegron or any ingredients in MYRBETRIQ.
MYRBETRIQ may cause your blood pressure to increase or make your blood pressure worse if you have a history of high blood pressure. You and your doctor should check your blood pressure while you are taking MYRBETRIQ. Call your doctor if you have increased blood pressure.
MYRBETRIQ may increase your chances of not being able to empty your bladder. Tell your doctor right away if you have trouble emptying your bladder or you have a weak urine stream. MYRBETRIQ may cause an allergic reaction with swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue with or without difficulty breathing. Stop using MYRBETRIQ and go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including medications for overactive bladder or other medicines especially thioridazine (Mellaril™ and Mellaril-S™), flecainide (Tambocor®), propafenone (Rythmol®), digoxin (Lanoxin®) or solifenacin succinate (VESIcare®). MYRBETRIQ may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how MYRBETRIQ works.
Before taking MYRBETRIQ, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you have liver or kidney problems.
The most common side effects of MYRBETRIQ include high blood pressure, pain or swelling of the nose or throat (nasopharyngitis), urinary tract infection, and headache.
For further information, please talk to your healthcare professional and see accompanying Patient Product Information and complete Prescribing Information for MYRBETRIQ® (mirabegron extended‑release tablets).
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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