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Patient Information Sheet
Darifenacin (marketed as Enablex)
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This is a summary of the most important information
about Enablex. For details, talk to your health care professional.
What is Enablex?
Enablex is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat the
following symptoms due to a condition called overactive bladder:
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having a strong need to go to the bathroom right
away, also called “urgency”
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leaking or wetting accidents, also called “urinary
incontinence”
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having to go to the bathroom too often, also called
“urinary frequency”
Enablex has not been studied in children.
Who Should Not Use Enablex?
Do not take Enablex if you:
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are not able to empty your bladder (also called
“urinary retention”)
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have delayed or slow emptying of your stomach (also
called “gastric retention”)
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have an eye problem called “uncontrolled
narrow-angle glaucoma”
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are allergic to Enablex or any of its
ingredients.
What are The Risks?
The most common side effects of Enablex are dry mouth and
constipation.
Other less common side effects include:
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Blurred vision. Use caution while driving or
doing dangerous activities until you know how Enablex affects you.
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Heat prostration due to decreased sweating
can occur when drugs such as Enablex are used in a hot environment.
What Should I Tell My Health Care
Professional?
Before you start using Enablex, tell your health care
professional if you:
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have any stomach or intestinal problems, or problems
with constipation
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have trouble emptying your bladder or you have a
weak urine stream
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have an eye problem called narrow angle glaucoma,
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have liver problems
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are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, or are
breastfeeding
Are There Any Interactions With
Drugs or Foods?
Enablex can interact with certain other medicines.
Know the medicines you take, including prescription and
non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Keep a
list of them to show your healthcare professional.
Your healthcare professional may have to adjust your dose or watch
you more closely if you take the following medicines:
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ketoconazole (Nizoral) or itraconazole (Sporonox),
antifungal medicines
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clarithromycin (Biaxin), an antibiotic medicine
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ritonivir or nelfinavir (Viracept), antiviral
medicines
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nefazadone (Serzone), a depression medicine
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flecainide (Tambocor), an abnormal heartbeat (antiarrhythmia)
medicine
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thioridazine (Mellaril), a mental disorder (antipsychotic)
medicine
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a medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant
How Do I Take Enablex?
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Take Enablex exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may
prescribe the lowest dose if you have certain medical conditions
such as liver problems.
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You should take Enablex once a day with liquid.
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Enablex should be swallowed whole and not chewed,
divided or crushed.
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Enablex may be taken with or without food.
Enablex FDA Approved 12/2004
Patient Information Sheet Revised 04/2005
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Date created: May 27, 2005 |
