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Compare Gemtesa vs. Trospium

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  • Gemtesa
    Trospium
  • Gemtesa
    Trospium

  • Summary of Gemtesa vs. Trospium

    Summary for Beta-3 adrenergic agonist
    Prescription only

    Gemtesa is a brand-name medication that's used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) in adults. This includes OAB in people who are taking medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Gemtesa belongs to the drug class called beta-3 adrenergic agonists. The typical dosage is 1 tablet by mouth once per day. Side effects aren't common but can include headache and symptoms of a common cold. There's no generic version available yet.

    Summary for Antimuscarinic
    Prescription only

    Trospium chloride is an antimuscarinic medication that's used to treat overactive bladder in adults. It's available as an immediate-release tablet that's taken by mouth twice daily and an extended-release capsule that's taken once daily. The most common side effects are dry mouth and constipation. The brand name Sanctura has been discontinued, but generic trospium is still available.

  • Indications of Gemtesa vs. Trospium

    Indications for
    •Overactive bladder (OAB)
    •Overactive bladder in people who are taking medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
    Indications for
    •Overactive bladder

  • Pros and Cons of Gemtesa vs. Trospium

    Pros and Const for Beta-3 adrenergic agonist
    Pros
    •A first-choice option for overactive bladder
    •Can take with anticholinergics for OAB, if needed
    •Tablets are crushable if you have trouble swallowing pills
    Cons
    •Can take several weeks to see improvement in your symptoms
    •Not recommended for people with severe liver or kidney problems
    •Hasn't been studied in children
    Pros and Const for Antimuscarinic
    Pros
    •Works well to lessen how often you feel the urge to go to the bathroom
    •Choice of immediate-release tablets taken twice daily or extended-release capsules taken once daily
    •Available as a lower-cost, generic medication
    Cons
    •Must take on an empty stomach
    •Only available as a pill (no other formulations for people who have trouble swallowing)
    •Hasn't been studied in children

  • Common Side Effects of Gemtesa vs. Trospium

    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache (4%)
    •Cold symptoms (3%)
    •Diarrhea (2%)
    •Nausea (2%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (2%)
    Common Side Effects for

    Immediate-release tablets:

    •Dry mouth (20%)
    •Constipation (10%)
    •Headache (4%)

    Extended-release capsules:

    •Dry mouth (11%)
    •Constipation (9%)

  • Warnings of Gemtesa vs. Trospium

    Common Side Effects for
    •Angioedema (swelling of face, mouth, throat, or other organ)
    •Risk of difficulty emptying the bladder completely
    Common Side Effects for
    •Facial swelling and breathing problems
    •Nervous system side effects
    •Trouble urinating
    •Caution in people with stomach problems
    •Caution in people with glaucoma

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