Concerning Myrbetriq (Mirabegron)....

[ChgoGuy]

Early on in this journey I didn't ask for, I was given a diagnosis of OAB, along with a long list of other diagnoses. Of course I don't believe any longer that I have OAB. I know I have CPPS. But I have been taking Myrbetriq for almost 2 yrs now, and not sure of it's efficacy any longer. My number 1 complaint, is the chronic urge and burn associated with CPPS. My mind tells me the medication helps, and that I was worse off before I took it, but I'm no longer 100% convinced anymore. But I fear the idea of stop taking it, even though I know the same symptoms of OAB are present in CPPS. If I could take another medication like Myrbetriq with it's side effects off the table, I surely would. I'm just not sure if it's a waste of time and money. Just venting...

[webslave]

Stop taking it as a trial. You can always start again.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirabegron

[ChgoGuy]

The problem for me, is that prior to taking the Myrbetriq, I was unable to function and do my job. I'm afraid to go back to that again. It was a very low point for me, and one I don't want to revisit. But then I say I doubt it's working for me, and I feel foolish for questioning which direction I should go in. So far, very little in regards to medications have helped much without creating bigger problems. I saw my PC yesterday, and he told me to try Alfuzosin. However, only after getting it filled, I discovered it had the same rare side effect as Tamsulosin, which causes chronic painful erections while I sleep. A side effect that began 30 months ago, shortly after taking Tamsulosin. A side effect that continues to plague me even though I stopped taking it long ago. The last thing I want to do, is end up in an ER being treated for an erection lasting more than 4 hrs. I can't even find a Urologist that takes this side effect seriously, considering it can cause permanent damage and other problems. Like I said, I'm just in a venting mood.