GETTING THE HELP YOU NEED FOR YOUR OVERACTIVE BLADDER (OAB) SYMPTOMS

Resources for patients about OAB

Do you have questions about OAB symptoms (urgency, frequency, and leakage episodes) or want to know more about GEMTESA?
Use the resources on this page to help you begin and navigate your OAB treatment journey.

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OAB Self-Assessment Tool

Use the self-assessment tool to review your symptoms, sign up to have your results emailed to you, and receive a handy discussion guide to help you start the conversation with your doctor.

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DID YOU
KNOW

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In a survey of women diagnosed with OAB...

Many women waited an average of 3 years after noticing symptoms to have a discussion with their doctor.

That may have been 3 years spent just coping when they may not have had to.

OAB Treatment Discussion Questions

If you've decided that it's time to take the next step, use these questions to start a discussion with your doctor to find out if GEMTESA is right for you.

Will GEMTESA work well with other medications I'm taking?

How does GEMTESA differ from other OAB treatments?

Is GEMTESA proven to reduce urgency?

How often do I need to take GEMTESA?

What side effects can I expect?

When may I begin to see results after starting GEMTESA?

GEMTESA Patient Brochures

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Download Your Patient Brochure for OAB — English

Download this brochure with educational information about OAB and GEMTESA for the treatment of overactive bladder.

Some people choose to stay on GEMTESA long term to manage their OAB symptoms. Just remember to check in with your doctor on a regular basis to make sure your treatment plan is working best for you.

Ready to get started on GEMTESA?

If you've already received a prescription or sample of GEMTESA from your doctor, GPS can help you find:

Information about coverage and potential savings
Resources to help you talk to your doctor, stay on track with treatment, and prepare for your follow-up appointment
Refill reminders
Real stories from others living with OAB
Live support through the call center

Find tips, resources, potential savings, and personal stories with GPS

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GEMTESA is a prescription medicine used to treat the following symptoms due to a condition called overactive bladder (OAB) in adults, and in adult males taking medicine for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): leakage episodes, urgency, and frequency.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not take GEMTESA if you are allergic to vibegron or any of the ingredients in GEMTESA.

Before you take GEMTESA, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have liver problems; have kidney problems; have trouble emptying your bladder or you have a weak urine stream; take medicines that contain digoxin; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if GEMTESA will harm your unborn baby; talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed (it is not known if GEMTESA passes into your breast milk; talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take GEMTESA).

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

What are the possible side effects of GEMTESA?
GEMTESA may cause serious side effects including:

inability to empty your bladder (urinary retention). GEMTESA may increase your chances of not being able to empty your bladder, especially if you have bladder outlet obstruction or take other medicines for treatment of overactive bladder. Tell your doctor right away if you are unable to empty your bladder.
angioedema. GEMTESA may cause an allergic reaction with swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat, with or without difficulty breathing and may be life-threatening. Stop using GEMTESA and get emergency medical help right away if you have symptoms of angioedema or trouble breathing.

The most common side effects of GEMTESA include headache, urinary tract infection, nasal congestion, sore throat or runny nose, diarrhea, nausea and upper respiratory tract infection. These are not all the possible side effects of GEMTESA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

What is GEMTESA?

GEMTESA is a prescription medicine used to treat the following symptoms due to a condition called overactive bladder in adults, and in adult males taking medicine for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH):

urge urinary incontinence: a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents
urgency: the need to urinate right away
frequency: urinating often

It is not known if GEMTESA is safe and effective in children.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not take GEMTESA if you are allergic to vibegron or any of the ingredients in GEMTESA.

Before you take GEMTESA, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have liver problems; have kidney problems; have trouble emptying your bladder or you have a weak urine stream; take medicines that contain digoxin; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if GEMTESA will harm your unborn baby; talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed (it is not known if GEMTESA passes into your breast milk; talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take GEMTESA).

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

What are the possible side effects of GEMTESA?
GEMTESA may cause serious side effects including:

inability to empty your bladder (urinary retention). GEMTESA may increase your chances of not being able to empty your bladder, especially if you have bladder outlet obstruction or take other medicines for treatment of overactive bladder. Tell your doctor right away if you are unable to empty your bladder.
angioedema. GEMTESA may cause an allergic reaction with swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat, with or without difficulty breathing and may be life-threatening. Stop using GEMTESA and get emergency medical help right away if you have symptoms of angioedema or trouble breathing.

The most common side effects of GEMTESA include headache, urinary tract infection, nasal congestion, sore throat or runny nose, diarrhea, nausea and upper respiratory tract infection. These are not all the possible side effects of GEMTESA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information.