Just started Gemtesa for Urinary retention- any experiences??

Posted by fdixon63 @fdixon63, 2 days ago

I had previously been on Myrbetrig a few years ago. I did not get good results. I now have had a diagnosis of "retention" and was going to be dilated in August but everything was halted when I had chest pain and actually had an emergency heart cath. I've just begun seeing a uro/gyno doctor that wants me to try Gemtesa to see if that works for me. I started the meds last night and have an appt back with the doctor January 6. Has anyone had success under these conditions? Thanks much.

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tngirl103 | @tngirl103 | 1 day ago

Gemtesa is for overactive bladder. I would think not for retention. I took Gemtesa for Overactive bladder and IC for two months and did very well. Then I switched to Myrbetriq due to cost. The cost with my plan was $400. I’ve only been on the Myrbetriq for a week and so far I haven’t seen good results, but it may be due to being on it such a short time. I don’t know. I do know this. A friend at church suggested that I look into ordering from a reputable Canadian pharmacy I did that yesterday. My doctor is providing a new prescription for Gemtesa. I will upload that to the Canadian drug site and just FYI for anyone who has never ordered or considered ordering from Canada, my Medicare part D plan does not cover Gemtesa so for me the cost for 30 pills was $600. On the Canadian site which seems to be quite reputable. I am able to get 90 pills for about $300. This includes taxes shipping tariffs the whole shebang so I will definitely be back on Gemtesa. The name of the Canadian company is Northwest Drugs or just Northwest I can’t remember. But regarding your question about urinary retention, you do not want to take Gemtesa Myrbetriq for urinary retention. I’m sure you must have intended to say overactive bladder am I right?

tngirl103 | @tngirl103 | 1 day ago

By the way, I wish you well with your health issues. Sounds like you’ve been on a challenging path.
Debbie

foster14 | @foster14 | 1 day ago

I took Gemtesa for 3 months for OAB. The first 2 months it worked great but after that it quit working for me.

fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | 1 day ago

In reply to @tngirl103 "Gemtesa is for overactive bladder. I would think not for retention. I took Gemtesa for Overactive..." + (show)

@tngirl103 Thanks for your input. I did mean urinary retention. There are other "symptoms" that I have been dealing with associated with the retention, i.e. urgency and frequency. They are listed in the Gemtesa literature under indications and usage. My insurance does not cover Gemtesa and it's not my intention to pay hundreds of dollars a month for this medication. I will probably have to schedule dilation again once I get clearance from my Cardiologist. Again, thanks. Faye