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After pelvic surgery over 3 months ago to correct a prolapsed bladder, I am unable to urinate However, when I take the Bethanechol, I can. Without it, I have to use self-catheterization, which is not my favorite thing to do.

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5 People found this comment helpful

wish the doc had told me the intended use for this medication. Had to look it up to see what it is supposed to do. I quess it has had the desired effect. I will have to wait to see the longer i am on this medication

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Billy | 65-74 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/10/2016
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 1.7
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Did not achieve result of emptying bladder completely and reducing number of wake up events. Doctor increased to dosage events every 8 hours, but still very unsatisfied result.

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exotec | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/28/2014
Condition: Stomach Muscle Paralysis and Decreased Function
Overall rating 4.3
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I'm taking this for gastroparesis (including esophageal and intestinal). This, along with AciPhex™, has helped greatly with my GI symptoms. I'm not crazy about the form of the drug: it's an uncoated tablet, and can stick a bit going down. It's a simple annoyance, not a big problem. I'm content with it because it works. OTOH... due to overall muscle degeneration overall, it keeps me running to the w/c all the time, because the primary prescribed use is for increased muscle effectiveness for the bladder. I'd just as soon not have that! Read More Read Less

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army major | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/19/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My doctor recommended this drug for dry mouth a side effect from Elival

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/26/2012
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 3.7
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/15/2012
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 3.0
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goodgirl | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/31/2012
Condition: Stomach Muscle Paralysis and Decreased Function
Overall rating 5.0
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SKEVWE | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
1/7/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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jUST MADE ME WNAT TO URINATE MORE AND DID NOT HELP WITH MY REFLUX IN ANY WAY.

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/13/2011
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 4.7
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Works great, but I get dizzy from time to time.

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junglecat | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/24/2011
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 1.7
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I urinate every 2 hours on this drug. Very inconvience for me. Limits my activity.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/5/2011
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 3.0
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lindasue | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/30/2011
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 4.0
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Medication has been effective and easy to use. I seem to have a problem being more emotional than usual and wonder if it contains a hormone. I have been taking it for 2 months and have fewer problems but it's hard to tell if my bladder is emptying well. Just going less often and more comfortable.

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bethaqnechol | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/28/2010
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 3.3
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wish the doc had told me the intended use for this medication. Had to look it up to see what it is supposed to do. I quess it has had the desired effect. I will have to wait to see the longer i am on this medication

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sue | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/22/2010
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 3.0
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Had Cystoscopy surgery Feb,13th,since then, I am unable to empty my bladder without cathe. Consequently, Bethanechol has been prescribed two days ago. The cathe should be taken out tomorrow(Tuesday)then I'll know for sure how well Bethanechol is working.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/12/2009
Condition: Stomach Muscle Paralysis and Decreased Function
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/5/2009
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 1.0
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Medication caused severe salivation, drop in blood pressure, dehydration, I was cold, but perspiring, eventually caused me to pass out. Fortunately, I was in the hospital at the time or I would have died.

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cathy | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
8/4/2009
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 1.0
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bad headache, felling stop up in nose

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[email protected] | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/7/2009
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 2.0
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BEING USED TO URGE BLADDER TO ENCOURAGE EMPTYING BLADDER. DOES NOT SEEM TO DO THE JOB

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SG | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/27/2008
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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I just started this 5 days ago and its working great.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/31/2008
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 5.0
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After pelvic surgery over 3 months ago to correct a prolapsed bladder, I am unable to urinate However, when I take the Bethanechol, I can. Without it, I have to use self-catheterization, which is not my favorite thing to do.

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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
5/17/2008
Condition: Cannot Empty Bladder
Overall rating 5.0
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After Prostate Cancer surgery the Bethanachol help me to urinate on my own again.

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