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Overactive Bladder (OAB) Myths & Facts

If you have Overactive Bladder (OAB), you may have some misconceptions about what OAB is. Or what causes OAB symptoms like urge urinary incontinence and frequent urination. Or whether OAB symptoms can be treated.

Below are some common OAB myths. And the facts behind them. Getting informed is the first step. Then talk to your doctor to see if SANCTURA XR® is right for you.

Myth:
Fact:
OAB is a natural part of aging.
OAB is not a normal part of getting older and experts believe aging itself doesn't cause the condition. In fact, OAB can occur as early as your 20s or 30s.

OAB is a common medical condition that affects millions of people. It occurs when your bladder muscle contracts involuntarily. This causes those strong sudden urges to urinate and, in some cases, urge urinary incontinence. Fortunately, OAB symptoms are treatable. Ask your doctor if SANCTURA XR® capsules are right for you. You may get OAB symptom relief in as little as one week.
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Myth:
Fact:
OAB symptoms can't be treated. They're just something I have to cope with.
OAB isn't something you just have to adapt to. It's a chronic medical condition. And you can choose to do something about it. Start by talking to your doctor about SANCTURA XR® capsules, a treatment that may reduce your symptoms of OAB in as little as one week—with a low occurrence of side effects.
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Myth:
Fact:
OAB isn't a real condition.
When you compare it to something like diabetes or heart disease, you may not think of OAB as a "real" and treatable health problem because it's not a life-threatening condition. But the symptoms of OAB can impact your daily activities. In one survey of 1916 people with OAB symptoms, 65% said the symptoms adversely affect their daily lives.
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Myth:
Fact:
OAB only happens to women.
Actually, OAB is only slightly more common in women than men. Based on a survey of 5,204 adults in the U.S., OAB is estimated to affect about 17% of women and 16% of men. Although the number is similar for both sexes, there is a big difference between women and men when it comes to OAB with or without urge urinary incontinence: More women experience OAB with urge urinary incontinence than men.

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SANCTURA XR® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with overactive bladder who have the following symptoms: a strong need to urinate right away; leaking or wetting accidents due to a strong need to urinate right away; a need to urinate often.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
You should not take SANCTURA XR® if you have trouble emptying your bladder; have delayed or slow emptying of your stomach; have an eye problem called “uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma”; are allergic to any of its ingredients.

Be sure to tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions including if you: have any stomach or intestinal problems or problems with constipation; have trouble emptying your bladder or have a weak urine stream; have an eye problem called narrow-angle glaucoma; have kidney problems; have liver problems; are pregnant or planning to become pregnant; are breastfeeding. It is not known if SANCTURA XR® passes into breast milk and if it can harm your baby. You should talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you are taking SANCTURA XR®.

Tell your doctor about the medicines you are taking. SANCTURA XR® capsules and certain other medicines can interact and make some side effects worse. SANCTURA XR® can affect how other medicines are handled by the body.

SANCTURA XR® may cause allergic reactions that may be serious. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue. If you experience these symptoms, you should stop taking SANCTURA XR® and get emergency medical help right away.

The most common side effects with SANCTURA XR® are dry mouth and constipation.


For additional information please see Full Prescribing Information.
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.