Who's taken Myrbetriq for overactive bladder? Results?

I re-started Myrbetriq and I'm at about day 10 and can notice that I can put off going to the bathroom a little longer - maybe a minute or two. I was on Oxybutynin before and it goes to work right away. You take the pill at bedtime to help getting through the night. I think Myrbetriq is better but Oxybutynin is WAY cheaper. It's always a trade-off.

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I'm wondering, was Oxybutynin working the same or better than Myrbetriq? If so why not stay on Oxybutynin--especially if it is cheaper. Also wonder if it allows you only a minute or two delay in going to the bathroom, wouldn't our goal be more than that? I checked with my insurance and found that the Myrbetrig would be $50 a month. Am checking into Gemtesa but it is not covered at all. Can't imagine how much it would be. Just trying to make the right decision.

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Good evening @fdixon63 ...... thanks for your posts and discussion with @rfherald. Very helpful regarding Myrbetriq. Just thought I would mention that my Primary took me off oxybutynin because recent research indicated that it contributed to dementia in seniors.

I am happy with Myrbetriq except for the $$$$$$.

Chris

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Good evening @fdixon63 ...... thanks for your posts and discussion with @rfherald. Very helpful regarding Myrbetriq. Just thought I would mention that my Primary took me off oxybutynin because recent research indicated that it contributed to dementia in seniors.

I am happy with Myrbetriq except for the $$$$$$.

Chris

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I'm wondering, was Oxybutynin working the same or better than Myrbetriq? If so why not stay on Oxybutynin--especially if it is cheaper. Also wonder if it allows you only a minute or two delay in going to the bathroom, wouldn't our goal be more than that? I checked with my insurance and found that the Myrbetrig would be $50 a month. Am checking into Gemtesa but it is not covered at all. Can't imagine how much it would be. Just trying to make the right decision.

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Oxybutynin worked right away but it did not work as well. I only had a little more time between "urge" and "going," with Oxybutynin and I frequently couldn't hold it back. Myrbetriq allows more time to delay going, as there is no leakage, but it takes a while for it to take full effect. My costs for Myrbetriq through insurance is similar to yours, but at Costco the cost without insurance is $500 per month Oxybutynin is $12. Costco does not carry Gemtesa. Through my insurance company Myrbetriq and Gemtesa are similarly priced.

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I hadn't heard of Oxybutynin and dementia. That might explain some things. I'll look into it.

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Glad you added your experience. Very helpful. I found out that Gemtesa is not covered by insurance at all. Can't imagine how much it will cost. Myrbetriq is $50 a month. Probable will go with the Myrbetriq and get the EKG Cardiologist recommended after starting on it. Sure don't want to have it mess with my heart. Be well.

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@fdixon63 I have heard a little about Gemtesa so I just googled it. I am not familiar with this website but this is what it says about cost:
https://www.singlecare.com/prescription/gemtesa?utm_medium=paid-display&utm_source=google-sc&utm_campaign=14993773621&utm_adgroup=&utm_content=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3vCY_-Xi-gIVD47ICh3SjAAtEAAYAiAAEgJbqPD_BwE

I am about to get off of Tymlos, another very costly medication so I am not about to go into this one now. I didn't realize that Myrbetriq was as "reasonable" as $50 a month. I may ask my urogynecologist about it.
JK

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