Overactive Bladder · Short answers
Overactive bladder medication not working: what next?
You have more options. Switching to another medicine can help some people.
The short answer
You have more options. Switching to another medicine can help some people.
A closer look
If pills haven't helped or side effects are a problem, advanced treatments work for many. Bladder Botox calms the bladder muscle for months at a time.
Tibial nerve stimulation, like the Altaviva implant, and InterStim sacral nerve stimulation retrain the nerve signals to the bladder. Pelvic floor therapy can help too.
What you can do next
If you've tried pills and still have urgency or leaks, schedule a visit to talk about next steps.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
This is a question we discuss in clinic at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. We will apply the points above to your own history, exam and tests rather than treating the article as a plan.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Watch: Prostate medicine not working? 3 options to helpWhat the video covers. Titled "Prostate medicine not working? 3 options to help." The official video, featuring Dr. Herman Bagga, is about next steps for an enlarged prostate (BPH) when tamsulosin or finasteride is not helping or the side effects bother you, as the public description states.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
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Overactive bladder medication not working: what next?
You have more options. Switching to another medicine can help some people.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention overactive bladder when you book, and we will place the visit.
Book a visit with Advanced Urology today. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
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