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Bladder control: Medications for urinary problems

Mirabegron (Myrbetriq)

How it works

Mirabegron is a medication approved to treat certain types of urinary incontinence. It relaxes the bladder muscle and can increase the amount of urine your bladder can hold. It might also increase the amount you are able to urinate at one time, helping to empty your bladder more completely.

Side effects

Some common side effects of mirabegron include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness and headache. It can increase blood pressure, so your blood pressure should be monitored while on this drug.

In addition, it interacts with various medications, so make sure your doctor knows which medications you're taking before you begin taking mirabegron.

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