Help! 🤕 Still waking 2x a night on Solifenacin + Betmiga. Has anyone switched and actually slept through?
TL;DR: Solifenacin + Betmiga worked great for my OAB at first, but after a few months, the effect faded to "moderate." I'm still waking up 2–3 times a night (and cluster-peeing between 5–7 AM), which destroys my sleep. Looking to see if anyone successfully switched to a different OAB medication!
Hey everyone,
Looking for experiences or advice from anyone who used Solifenacin (Vesicare) and Betmiga (Mirabegron) together.
My Situation & Symptoms:
- Diagnosis: OAB + Moderate Sleep Apnea (CPAP sensitive, couldn't tolerate it).
- Current Meds: Solifenacin + Betmiga daily (+ Macrogol for the constipation side effect).
- The Main Issue: Sleep disruption. I still wake up 2–3 times every night/early morning to urinate.
- Morning Cluster Peeing: Around 5 AM – 7 AM, I often have to make 2 separate trips to the bathroom within a short window. This fully wakes my brain up and ruins my chances of getting back to sleep.
- Flare-ups: Occasionally I get sudden flare-ups where I have to pee 5–10 times right before bed with very small volume each time.
The Medication Problem:
When I first started Solifenacin + Betmiga, the effect was massive (it even took me 30 minutes just to initiate stream because my bladder relaxed so much). But after a few months, the effect dropped from "huge" to just "moderate." It helps, but not enough to give me consistent sleep.
My Questions for You:
- Has anyone noticed Solifenacin/Betmiga losing effectiveness over time?
- Did you switch to a different medication? Did a switch make a big difference?
- How do you handle early morning "cluster peeing" that keeps waking you up?
Appreciate any insights or personal experiences!