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Reviewer: bluewagon, Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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This drug helped me incredibly. It was used on my skin so I didn't need to take another oral med as I am already on so many. The only side effect I had while getting used to the drug was dry mouth. This drug changed my life. I have used it for the last 5 years (I believe) and it has been a lifesaver, not having to urinate every hour, urine leakage, etc. I am writing about it now because I was
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Reviewer: patticake, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Only partially worked for me. Messy to apply. I hated it. I would take Oxybutin pills before I'd try this again.
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Reviewer: PATSY, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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BUT, CAN'T AFFORD
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Reviewer: laurie2860, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Gelnique topical worked the best for me of ALL the OAB medications (RX and OTC). I suffered with extreme dry mouth and had to purchase Biotene products to counteract it. On occasion, unable to fall asleep at bedtime. Due to being a newer drug, my out of pocket cost was $100/month. Being on Medicare and a fixed income, I had to stop taking it as couldn't afford it. Looking into injections
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Reviewer: nightlady, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Satisfied...but...greatly contributes to my chronic dry eye. I currently use the 10% packets. I am going to try the 3% to see whether I still have effectiveness, but less drying. Great med.
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