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Compare Myrbetriq vs. Toviaz

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

Key takeaways

Myrbetriq (mirabegron) and Toviaz (fesoterodine) are both used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) but work in different ways. Myrbetriq is a beta-3 adrenergic agonist that helps relax the bladder muscles, allowing it to hold more urine. Toviaz, on the other hand, is an anticholinergic medication that blocks acetylcholine to relax the bladder muscles. Myrbetriq is available only as a brand-name medication, while Toviaz has a generic version. Myrbetriq can be used by children as young as 3 years old for neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO), whereas Toviaz is approved for children 6 years and older. Common side effects of Myrbetriq include high blood pressure and urinary tract infections, while Toviaz often causes dry mouth and constipation. Additionally, Toviaz interacts with many medications and can cause drowsiness and dizziness, which are less common with Myrbetriq.

  • Myrbetriq (mirabegron)
    Fesoterodine (Toviaz)
  • Myrbetriq (mirabegron)
    Fesoterodine (Toviaz)

  • Summary of Myrbetriq vs. Toviaz

    Summary for Beta-3 adrenergic agonist
    Prescription only

    Myrbetriq (mirabegron) is used to help with overactive bladder (OAB) in adults. It can also treat a bladder problem called neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) in children 3 years and older. It works as a beta-3 adrenergic agonist to help the bladder hold more urine. Myrbetriq (mirabegron) is taken by mouth once a day. It comes as a brand-name or generic extended-release tablet. A solution made from granules of the medication is available for children, but it's brand name only. Side effects include high blood pressure, cold symptoms, and urinary tract infections.

    Summary for Urinary antispasmodic
    Prescription only

    Fesoterodine fumarate (Toviaz) is an anticholinergic urinary antispasmodic. It relieves symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) in adults. Brand name Toviaz is also approved to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) in children. Fesoterodine (Toviaz) is an extended-release tablet that's taken by mouth once a day. Some side effects of this medication include dry mouth and constipation.

  • Indications of Myrbetriq vs. Toviaz

    Indications for
    •Overactive bladder (OAB) in adults
    •Neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) in children ages 3 years and older
    Indications for
    •Overactive bladder (OAB) in adults
    •Neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) in children ages 6 years and older - brand Toviaz only

  • Pros and Cons of Myrbetriq vs. Toviaz

    Pros and Const for Beta-3 adrenergic agonist
    Pros
    •Helps control sudden urges to urinate, leaks, and needing to go too often
    •Only taken once a day
    •Causes less side effects like dry mouth than anticholinergics for overactive bladder (like oxybutynin)
    •Might be safer for older adults than anticholinergics for overactive bladder
    Cons
    •Might raise your blood pressure
    •Might have trouble fully emptying your bladder if you have a blockage in your bladder or if you also take anticholinergics for bladder control
    •Not recommended if you have severe kidney or liver problems
    Pros and Const for Urinary antispasmodic
    Pros
    •Taken by mouth
    •Taken once a day
    •Available as a lower-cost generic
    Cons
    •Interacts with many medications
    •Can cause dry mouth and constipation
    •Can't be used by people with an allergy to tolterodine (Detrol)

  • Common Side Effects of Myrbetriq vs. Toviaz

    Common Side Effects for

    Adults:

    •High blood pressure (8-11%)
    •Common cold symptoms (4%)
    •Urinary tract infection (3-4%)
    •Headache (2-3%)
    •Constipation (2%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (2%)

    Children:

    •Urinary tract infection (24%)
    •Common cold symptoms (6%)
    •Constipation (5%)
    •Headache (4%)
    •Nausea (2%)
    Common Side Effects for

    Adults (OAB)

    •Dry mouth (19-35%)
    •Constipation (4-6%)
    •Urinary tract infection (3-4%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (2-3%)
    •Dry eyes (1-4%)

    Children (NDO)

    •Diarrhea (7-12%)
    •Urinary tract infection (2-10%)
    •Dry mouth (7-10%)
    •Constipation (7%)

  • Warnings of Myrbetriq vs. Toviaz

    Common Side Effects for
    •High blood pressure
    •Risk of having trouble fully emptying the bladder in certain people
    •Unusual swelling of the face, lips, or throat (angioedema)
    •Interactions with other medications
    Common Side Effects for
    •Unusual swelling of the face, lips, or throat (angioedema)
    •Trouble urinating and stomach problems
    •Vision changes
    •Dizziness and drowsiness
    •Myasthenia gravis

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