Bladder control: Medications for urinary problems
Mirabegron (Myrbetriq)
How it works
Mirabegron is a medication approved to treat certain types of urinary incontinence. It relaxes the bladder muscle and can increase the amount of urine your bladder can hold. It might also increase the amount you are able to urinate at one time, helping to empty your bladder more completely.
Side effects
Some common side effects of mirabegron include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness and headache. It can increase blood pressure, so your blood pressure should be monitored while on this drug.
In addition, it interacts with various medications, so make sure your doctor knows which medications you're taking before you begin taking mirabegron.