In a nutshell This study reviewed previous research to assess the effects of drugs called antimuscarinics to treat patients with overactive bladder. Results from 16 studies concluded that antimuscarinics were linked to more side effects. Some background Overactive bladder is a condition that can lower quality of life by increasing...
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Older adults with overactive bladder are at higher risk for falls
In a nutshell This study followed older adults diagnosed with overactive bladder to see if they were more likely to experience a fall. Results from 33,632 patients showed that older adults with an overactive bladder were more likely to experience a fall, and treatment helped decrease the risk of a fall. Some background Overactive bladder is a...
Read MorePelvic floor muscle training for women with overactive bladder syndrome?
In a nutshell This study looked at the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training in women with overactive bladder syndrome (OAB). This study concluded that pelvic floor muscle training did not improve OAB symptoms in women. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden, frequent urge to urinate. It may result in urge incontinence (unable to...
Read MoreThe safety and effectiveness of Mirabegron and Sulifenacin for Overactive Bladder
In a nutshell This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of combination Mirabegron (Myrbetriq) and Solifenacin (Vesicare) treatment in Overactive Bladder (OAB) patients. This study concluded that after 1 year, the combination treatment was safe and more effective than each drug given alone. Some background Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a sudden,...
Read MoreCan acupuncture help symptoms of an overactive bladder?
In a nutshell This study reviewed available research on the safety and effectiveness of acupuncture to treat overactive bladder. The study concluded that acupuncture may be effective in treating some symptoms of an overactive bladder. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common problem that causes urinary symptoms. These include needing...
Read MoreBotulinum toxin injections for overactive bladder
In a nutshell This study determined the safety and effectiveness of onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX1) compared to a placebo in adults with overactive bladder. The study concluded that botulinum toxin led to greater reductions in symptoms, but also significant side effects. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome is a condition characterized...
Read MoreHow effective is tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) for treating adults with overactive bladder (OAB). The authors concluded that TTNS is a safe and effective non-invasive intervention for OAB in adults. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms affect millions of people...
Read MoreFlexible doses for managing overactive bladder
In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of fesoterodine (Toviaz) for the treatment of overactive bladder. The study concluded that fesoterodine was effective and well tolerated in patients with overactive bladder. Some background Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition associated with an increased urge to urinate....
Read MoreBotox for neurogenic overactive bladder: is it safe and effective?
In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox, or botulinum toxin) in patients with neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). This study concluded that onabotulinumtoxinA is effective and safe for treating patients with NDO compared to placebo. Some background Neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO)...
Read MoreMirabegron versus antimuscarinics for overactive bladder: which is more effective?
In a nutshell This study investigated the safety and efficacy of mirabegron (Myrbetriq) versus anti-muscarinics in patients with overactive bladder (OAB). The study concluded that mirabegron was as effective as anti-muscarinics in improving OAB symptoms, with fewer side effects. Some background Oral anti-muscarinic agents, such as solifenacin...
Read MoreComparing electrical stimulation to other therapies for the treatment of overactive bladder
In a nutshell This study compared the effects of non-implanted electrical stimulation (ES) to muscle training or drug therapy for overactive bladder (OAB). The authors concluded that ES may be better than muscle training or drug therapy for improving OAB symptoms. Some background A common symptom of overactive bladder (OAB) is urinary...
Read MoreCombining mirabegron and solifenacin for the treatment of overactive bladder
In a nutshell This study investigated the effect combining mirabegron (Myrbetriq) and solifenacin (Vesicare) to treat overactive bladder (OAB). They found that combining mirabegron and solifenacin was more effective than solifenacin alone and was well-tolerated. Some background To treat overactive bladder (OAB), patients are prescribed...
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