Darifenacin Benefits & Uses

Darifenacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

Darifenacin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage may increase up to 15 mg, OD after 2 weeks
Geriatric	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage may increase up to 15 mg, OD after 2 weeks

Darifenacin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Darifenacin is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Dry Mouth
Nausea or vomiting
Dyspepsia
पेट दर्द
Back Pain
Drowsiness
Diarrhoea
Headache
Weakness

Unknown

Blurred vision
Rhinitis

Darifenacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Darifenacin safe for pregnant women?

Darifenacin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Darifenacin again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Darifenacin safe during breastfeeding?

Darifenacin may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Darifenacin, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Darifenacin.

Moderate
What is the effect of Darifenacin on the Kidneys?

Darifenacin does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Darifenacin on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Darifenacin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Darifenacin on the Heart?

Darifenacin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Darifenacin with Other Drugs

Darifenacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Ritonavir,Lopinavir

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Paracetamol,Codeine

Darifenacin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Darifenacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Myasthenia Gravis
Liver Disease
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Frequently asked Questions about Darifenacin

Is this Darifenacin habit forming or addictive?

Darifenacin is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Darifenacin as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Darifenacin should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Darifenacin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Darifenacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Darifenacin

It is safe to take Darifenacin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Darifenacin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Darifenacin.

Unknown