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LIVING WITH OVERACTIVE BLADDER (OAB) SYMPTOMS

Ever find yourself cutting activities short to deal with your overactive bladder symptoms? If so, you're not alone.

These are just a few ways people living with OAB may adjust their lifestyles to cope with their symptoms:

Changing travel plans

Exercising less or not at all

Limiting activities

Holly Robinson Peete didn't settle for just coping with OAB

Listen to your body and find help. And be open and transparent with your doctor.

Holly's name

Actor, real OAB patient, and GEMTESA spokesperson.

Transcript

“From family activities to set call times to travel plans. Life keeps me busy, but my overactive bladder symptoms were getting in the way of my day to day. I noticed I was going to the bathroom a lot and had a sudden urge to go like now. I kept having to say 10-1 at work, which is code for having to go to the bathroom.”

[Text on screen]

Please see Important Safety Information included in this video.

Holly Robinson Peete

Actor and Urovant Sciences Spokesperson

Holly Robinson Peete is a real patient taking GEMTESA who has been compensated by Urovant Sciences for her participation in the video.

“I thought my nickname was going to be 10-1 because I went so often. I even made special wardrobe requests so I could go to the bathroom easily and quickly. I avoided going to the gym and instead worked out at home. With my OAB symptoms, I would always book an aisle seat on a plane trip and make sure I had my incontinence underwear handy.”

[Text on screen] Talking To The Doctor

“I started having symptoms of overactive bladder or OAB several years ago but was diagnosed about a year ago. At first, I thought the symptoms were a part of aging, especially as menopause was honestly kicking my butt at the time. I realized something else was going on because it was this urgent need to go. I finally talked to my doctor about it, and he told me it may be OAB.

He explained to me that OAB symptoms are not necessarily part of aging and that we should discuss the right plan for my symptoms. Sharing with my doctor felt great because it helped me understand a piece of the puzzle of my overall health. I want people out there to know they don't have to wait. Listen to your body and find help.”

[Text on screen] Finding a Treatment

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Side effects may include headache, common cold symptoms, diarrhea, nausea, urinary tract and upper respiratory tract infection. Please see additional Important Safety Information at the end of this video.

“My doctor and I discuss my OAB symptoms and treatment options and that there is a treatment called GEMTESA that may help. I wish I had known sooner. He told me about GEMTESA and possible side effects, including headache and common cold symptoms. GEMTESA is a prescription medication for the treatment of overactive bladder in adults with symptoms of leakage episodes, urgency, and frequency.

GEMTESA fits into my daily routine. Going to the bathroom less frequently was the first thing I noticed. With GEMTESA, I'm doing what I love to do with less worrying about being away from my home and the bathroom. I spend less time preparing for my symptoms. I'm not tied to my bathroom as much.”

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I'm a mom and a wife. And as a Virgo too, I like to have our schedules and activities in order. Having uncontrollable urges to go to the bathroom doesn't agree with my busy life. Talk to your doctor and see if GEMTESA may be a good option for you. You can learn more about OAB and GEMTESA at TimeToGo.com.

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[Text on screen] What is GEMTESA® (vibegron)?

GEMTESA is a prescription medicine for adults used to treat the following symptoms due to a condition called overactive bladder:

  • urge urinary incontinence: a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents
  • urgency: the need to urinate right away
  • frequency: urinating often

It is not known if GEMTESA is safe and effective in children.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not take GEMTESA® (vibegron) if you are allergic to vibegron or any of the ingredients in GEMTESA.

Before you take GEMTESA, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have liver problems; have kidney problems; have trouble emptying your bladder or you have a weak urine stream; take medicines that contain digoxin; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if GEMTESA will harm your unborn baby; talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed (it is not known if GEMTESA passes into your breast milk; talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take GEMTESA).

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

What are the possible side effects of GEMTESA?

GEMTESA may cause serious side effects including the inability to empty your bladder (urinary retention). GEMTESA may increase your chances of not being able to empty your bladder, especially if you have bladder outlet obstruction or take other medicines for treatment of overactive bladder. Tell your doctor right away if you are unable to empty your bladder.

The most common side effects of GEMTESA include headache, urinary tract infection, nasal congestion, sore throat or runny nose, diarrhea, nausea and upper respiratory tract infection.

These are not all the possible side effects of GEMTESA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information at www.GEMTESA.com/PI.

These overactive bladder coping techniques may also be familiar to you

  • Wearing panty liners, pads, or absorbent briefs daily
  • Packing extra underwear, pads, or clothes in case of an accident
  • Mapping out the closest bathrooms when traveling or leaving home
  • Carefully planning your commute

Tired of just coping with OAB symptoms?

Use this self-assessment tool to help start a conversation with your doctor

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

GEMTESA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to vibegron or any components of the product.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Urinary Retention

Urinary retention has been reported in patients taking GEMTESA. The risk of urinary retention may be increased in patients with bladder outlet obstruction and also in patients taking muscarinic antagonist medications for the treatment of OAB. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of urinary retention, particularly in patients with bladder outlet obstruction and patients taking muscarinic antagonist medications for the treatment of OAB. Discontinue GEMTESA in patients who develop urinary retention.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Most common adverse reactions (2%) reported with GEMTESA were headache, urinary tract infection, nasopharyngitis, diarrhea, nausea, and upper respiratory tract infection.

 

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

GEMTESA® is a beta-3 adrenergic agonist indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency in adults.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

GEMTESA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to vibegron or any components of the product.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Urinary Retention

Urinary retention has been reported in patients taking GEMTESA. The risk of urinary retention may be increased in patients with bladder outlet obstruction and also in patients taking muscarinic antagonist medications for the treatment of OAB. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of urinary retention, particularly in patients with bladder outlet obstruction and patients taking muscarinic antagonist medications for the treatment of OAB. Discontinue GEMTESA in patients who develop urinary retention.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Most common adverse reactions (2%) reported with GEMTESA were headache, urinary tract infection, nasopharyngitis, diarrhea, nausea, and upper respiratory tract infection.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

You are encouraged to report side effects and product complaints associated with GEMTESA by calling 1-833-876-8268.

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is a trademark of Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., used under license. SUMITOMO PHARMA is a trademark of Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., used under license. SUMITOMO is a registered trademark of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., used under license. Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. is a U.S. subsidiary of Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.

GEMTESA, and the GEMTESA logo are trademarks of Urovant Sciences GmbH, registered in the U.S. and in other countries.

©2024 Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. All rights reserved. GEM-US-2138-24 09/24

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not take GEMTESA if you are allergic to vibegron or any of the ingredients in GEMTESA.

Before you take GEMTESA, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have liver problems; have kidney problems; have trouble emptying your bladder or you have a weak urine stream; take medicines that contain digoxin; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if GEMTESA will harm your unborn baby; talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed (it is not known if GEMTESA passes into your breast milk; talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take GEMTESA).

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

What are the possible side effects of GEMTESA?
GEMTESA may cause serious side effects including the inability to empty your bladder (urinary retention). GEMTESA may increase your chances of not being able to empty your bladder, especially if you have bladder outlet obstruction or take other medicines for treatment of overactive bladder. Tell your doctor right away if you are unable to empty your bladder.

The most common side effects of GEMTESA include headache, urinary tract infection, nasal congestion, sore throat or runny nose, diarrhea, nausea and upper respiratory tract infection. These are not all the possible side effects of GEMTESA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

What is GEMTESA?

GEMTESA is a prescription medicine for adults used to treat the following symptoms due to a condition called overactive bladder:

  • urge urinary incontinence: a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents
  • urgency: the need to urinate right away
  • frequency: urinating often

It is not known if GEMTESA is safe and effective in children.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not take GEMTESA if you are allergic to vibegron or any of the ingredients in GEMTESA.

Before you take GEMTESA, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have liver problems; have kidney problems; have trouble emptying your bladder or you have a weak urine stream; take medicines that contain digoxin; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if GEMTESA will harm your unborn baby; talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed (it is not known if GEMTESA passes into your breast milk; talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take GEMTESA).

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your doctor and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

What are the possible side effects of GEMTESA?
GEMTESA may cause serious side effects including the inability to empty your bladder (urinary retention). GEMTESA may increase your chances of not being able to empty your bladder, especially if you have bladder outlet obstruction or take other medicines for treatment of overactive bladder. Tell your doctor right away if you are unable to empty your bladder.

The most common side effects of GEMTESA include headache, urinary tract infection, nasal congestion, sore throat or runny nose, diarrhea, nausea and upper respiratory tract infection. These are not all the possible side effects of GEMTESA. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

You are encouraged to report side effects and product complaints associated with GEMTESA by calling 1-833-876-8268.

Sumitomo Pharma logo

is a trademark of Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., used under license. SUMITOMO PHARMA is a trademark of Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., used under license. SUMITOMO is a registered trademark of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., used under license. Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. is a U.S. subsidiary of Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.

GEMTESA, and the GEMTESA logo are trademarks of Urovant Sciences GmbH, registered in the U.S. and in other countries.

©2024 Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. All rights reserved. GEM-US-2115-24 09/24