Gemtesa

Gemtesa can start to work in as early as 2 weeks. But it can take about 3 months to get the full effects of the medication. Talk to your prescriber if you have concerns about how long it takes for Gemtesa to work.

It can take about 6 days for most of Gemtesa to leave your body after a single dose. This time frame is estimated based on the half-life of the medication. But even though the medication can stay in your system for about 6 days, you should still take it once every day. This helps keep the levels of Gemtesa high enough in your body to work well.

People who've previously had a severe allergic reaction to Gemtesa shouldn't take it. A severe allergic reaction can include swelling of the face or mouth or trouble breathing. In addition, speak with your prescriber first if you're taking mirabegron (Myrbetriq). Mirabegron (Myrbetriq) and Gemtesa belong to the same drug class, and taking them together might raise your risk for side effects. Also talk to your prescriber about whether you should continue taking Gemtesa if you have bothersome side effects from the medication.

Dry eyes isn't a typical side effect of Gemtesa. If you have dry eyes, you can try artificial tears. Contact your optometrist or ophthalmologist (eye specialist) if your dry eyes get too bothersome.

Hair loss wasn't a side effect that people who took Gemtesa reported in clinical trials. Contact your prescriber if you notice unusual hair loss while you're taking Gemtesa. They can examine what's causing this hair loss.

No. People who took Gemtesa during clinical trials didn't report having fatigue or tiredness. Speak with your primary care provider if you feel unusually tired while you're taking this medication.

No, Gemtesa doesn't typically cause weight gain. Let your primary care provider know if you experience unexpected weight gain. They can help figure out the cause.