Vesigard 15 mg Tablet

Vesigard 15 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains darifenacin 15 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the antimuscarinic (anticholinergic) class and is used to help manage overactive bladder symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and urge incontinence. This strength is intended for adults who have been assessed by a doctor and need a higher-dose tablet of Vesigard 15 mg Tablet rather than the lower 7.5 mg option.

How it works: Darifenacin in Vesigard 15 mg Tablet works by blocking muscarinic receptors in the bladder, which helps relax the bladder muscle and reduce sudden urges to urinate. As a tablet, it is taken by mouth and provides systemic anticholinergic activity to help improve bladder control over time.

Vesigard 15 mg Tablet is the higher strength in this brand line, so it is typically chosen when a lower dose is not enough to control bladder symptoms or when a prescriber wants a full-strength maintenance dose. Because it contains 15 mg of darifenacin in each tablet, it may be more likely to cause dry mouth, constipation, or blurred vision than Vesigard 7.5 mg Tablet, so it should be used only as directed by a clinician.

• Overactive bladder
• Urinary urgency
• Urinary frequency
• Urge incontinence
• Bladder muscle overactivity

• Swallow Vesigard 15 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time and frequency prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily for this strength.
• You can take the tablet with or without food.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help, but keep the schedule consistent.
• Do not take extra tablets if symptoms are still present; contact your prescriber for advice.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Vesigard 15 mg Tablet contains 15 mg of darifenacin, which is the stronger tablet available in this brand line. The doctor decides whether this higher-strength tablet should be taken once daily and will set the maximum daily dose; do not take more than prescribed, because taking extra can increase side effects without improving bladder control.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Darifenacin may include:

• Dry mouth, which may be more noticeable with the 15 mg strength
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Indigestion or abdominal discomfort

• Vesigard 15 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet and should be used only if your doctor has specifically prescribed 15 mg.
• Use caution if you have glaucoma, especially narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Tell your doctor if you have trouble emptying your bladder, bowel obstruction, severe constipation, or stomach problems.
• This medicine can cause blurred vision or dizziness, so be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness, dry mouth, or drowsiness.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to anticholinergic side effects such as confusion and constipation.
• Tell your prescriber about liver problems, because darifenacin may need extra caution in some patients.

• Other anticholinergic medicines, which can increase dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole or clarithromycin, which may raise darifenacin levels
• Medicines that slow the gut or cause constipation, which may worsen side effects
• Drugs for glaucoma or bladder symptoms, which may interact with anticholinergic effects
• Alcohol, which can increase dizziness or impair alertness

Store Vesigard 15 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.