As people get older, especially women, they may have trouble controlling the bladder. Illnesses or stresses on the bladder can contribute to the problem. Even with good bladder control, as a person ages the bladder has less capacity, which can cause frequent urges to urinate. VESIcare, usually started with the 5 mg dose once each day, may help to restore control over bladder function.
Blurred Vision
Although vision and the bladder may not seem connected, the eyes and the urinary organ have something in common: fluid. VESIcare 5 mg, generically named solifenacin, alters the way the body uses and retains fluid, which can affect the eyes. Fluid levels in the eyes allow people to focus their eyes correctly. With VESIcare 5 mg, these levels may fluctuate for a short time, potentially causing the nonserious and common side effect of blurry vision. As the body becomes used to having the medication present, eyesight should return to normal, according to Drugs.com.
Constipation
Another common, nonserious side effect of VESIcare 5 mg is constipation, which may occur for much the same reason as blurry vision. The colon needs a certain level of fluid present to help move stools comfortably through to the rectum. When this level decreases because of the changes induced by VESIcare 5 mg, stools become more solid and harder to pass. This also can cause abdominal cramps. Constipation, too, is considered a nonserious side effect of VESIcare 5 mg that should disappear in a day or two.
Stomach Upset
Along with constipation, VESIcare 5 mg may produce abdominal discomfort at the beginning of treatment. This common, nonserious side effect can cause mild nausea as well as a feeling of indigestion.
Dry Mouth and Eyes
VESIcare 5 mg functions to control fluid, primarily in the bladder, but effects may occur in other parts of the body. For this reason, dry mouth or difficulty swallowing. Dry eyes may also occur, but both side effects are considered temporary and non-serious, often ending within a week.
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