OAB Patient Testimonials

Hear From Real BOTOX^® Patients

What is BOTOX^® treatment really like? Hear from actual BOTOX^® patients
as they share their firsthand experiences with BOTOX^® treatment.

I wish BOTOX^® had been recommended earlier, after the first OAB pill* didn't work well for me.”

— Kristie

*OAB pill = Anticholinergic.

My search for an effective OAB treatment

My BOTOX^® procedure experience

Why I come back regularly for retreatment

How the BOTOX^® Savings Program helps Kristie

Transcript

VO: I’m Kristie, I’m a communication technician, and I’m living with overactive bladder.
ON SCREEN: Kristie
Living with overactive bladder (OAB)

VO: Before my first BOTOX^® treatment, I was a little unsure about what to expect, but now I have regular retreatment that’s just part of my routine.

VO: Before the first treatment, my doctor explained the whole procedure, so I would know exactly what was going on. The staff helps me get comfortable in the treatment room and asks me for a urine sample to be sure I don’t have a urinary tract infection.

VO: Then, my doctor administers a numbing solution internally into my bladder, and while it begins to work, the staff and the doctor are so friendly, chatting with me and helping me relax.

VO: I have an aversion to needles, so I was nervous the first time I had my procedure. But my doctor worked with me and was able to use the smallest needle possible. He is so attentive to making me comfortable, and I appreciate what they do to help me prepare and feel at ease. I prefer having my treatments in my doctor’s office. They make the process as simple and as efficient as possible.

VO: The staff puts more time into prepping the room and making me comfortable than it takes for the actual procedure. And once it’s done, the staff has me wait a little bit to make sure I can empty my bladder. From the minute I walk in to when I’m setting up my next appointment and walking out, it’s about an hour.
ON SCREEN: The treatment procedure takes approximately:

20 minutes to prep
10 minutes to place BOTOX^® in your bladder
30 minutes for evaluation after the procedure to ensure you have emptied your bladder before you leave the office

VO: Since I started on BOTOX^®, I’ve been pleasantly surprised to be using the bathroom less often and having fewer leaks.
ON SCREEN: In clinical trials, 3 months after treatment, people treated with BOTOX^® had an average of ≈3 fewer leakage episodes per day compared to 1 fewer leakage episode per day with placebo.

VO: Maybe you have to live with OAB like I do to understand, but I'm so grateful to find a treatment that works well for me. I truly appreciate how BOTOX^® helps me reduce my leakage episodes and how often I have to use the bathroom. Ask your doctor if BOTOX^® may be right for you, too.

Please see Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, within the video or on the website below.

Transcript

VO: I’m Kristie, I’m a communication technician, and I’m living with overactive bladder.
ON SCREEN: Kristie
Living with overactive bladder (OAB)

VO: After a couple of weeks of having my first BOTOX^® OAB treatment, I noticed that I was having fewer leaks. Since starting on BOTOX^®, I've found that I don't need to use the bathroom as often, which is quite a relief.
ON SCREEN:

In clinical trials, 3 months after treatment, people treated with BOTOX^® had an average of ≈3 fewer leakage episodes per day compared to 1 fewer leakage episode per day with placebo.
In clinical studies, results were measured at 2, 6, and 12 weeks, with 12 weeks being the primary time point.

VO: BOTOX^® has been an effective OAB treatment for me, and I wouldn’t want to miss my next treatment appointment.

VO: Now, before I even leave the office after each treatment, the staff schedules me for the next appointment. At times, I may need to change my appointment because of a scheduling conflict, but once I’m on the schedule, I can always call and adjust it.

VO: Scheduling my next procedure before I leave the office helps me find a date and time that works best for me and my doctor. It’s important to me knowing that I have the next one on the books.

VO: I really like that since I started on BOTOX^®, and because of my retreatment schedule, I am free from taking daily OAB pills that didn't work well enough for me.
ON SCREEN: If OAB symptoms return before 6 months, talk to your doctor. A minimum of 12 weeks is needed between treatments.
OAB pills, known as anticholinergics.

VO: BOTOX^® has helped me cut down on how often I have to go to the bathroom and reduce the number of leaks I experience during the day. To me, that makes my treatment appointments well worth it.
ON SCREEN: In clinical trials, 3 months after treatment, people treated with BOTOX^® had an average of ≈3 fewer leakage episodes per day compared to 1 fewer leakage episode per day with placebo.

VO: I am so glad I found a treatment that works for me. You may want to ask your doctor if BOTOX^® may be right for you, too.

Please see Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, within the video or on the website below.

Transcript

I chose BOTOX^® for 3 reasons:

It really works for me

I don't have to take OAB pills* every day

And, it's done in the convenience of my doctor's office

— Deanna

*OAB pills, known as anticholinergics.

Why my doctor and I chose BOTOX^®

My BOTOX^® procedure experience

Transcript

VO: I’m Deanna, I’m in advertising sales, and I’m living with overactive bladder.
ON SCREEN: Deanna
Living with overactive bladder (OAB)

VO: Since I was in my 20s, I’ve dealt with daily OAB symptoms like leaking and feeling that urgent need to go. My mom and sister both had similar issues, so I figured I was predisposed to OAB, and hoped for the best.

VO: But, my symptoms began dictating what I could do, where I could go, and for how long. I was missing out on traveling with my husband and doing activities and hikes that we enjoy together. I wanted help.

VO: My doctor had me try several different OAB pills and other procedures, but they didn’t work well for me. I still wasn’t getting the results I wanted.
ON SCREEN: OAB pills, known as anticholinergics.

VO: When my doctor brought up BOTOX^®, I didn't know that it was a treatment for OAB. He explained it can help reduce daily leaks and how often I need to go. We discussed the benefits, risks, and how it’s directly placed in the bladder. He thought BOTOX^® could be an effective treatment for me and recommended I try it. Within weeks of my first treatment, I began to experience fewer leaks, and I knew I had made the right choice. This continued to be an effective treatment for me. BOTOX^® has helped me reduce my daily leaks, and I'm less worried about wetting myself while I go about my day.
ON SCREEN:

In clinical trials, 3 months after treatment, people treated with BOTOX^® had an average of ≈3 fewer leakage episodes per day compared to 1 fewer leakage episode per day with placebo.
In clinical studies, results were measured at 2, 6, and 12 weeks, with 12 weeks being the primary time point.

VO: I choose BOTOX^® for 3 reasons:

- It really works for me

- I don't have to take OAB pills every day

- And, it’s done in the convenience of my doctor’s office

ON SCREEN: OAB pills, known as anticholinergics.

VO: Ask yourself, "Is your OAB pill working well enough for you?" If it’s not, ask your OAB specialist about BOTOX^®. I only wish I'd started it sooner, when an OAB pill didn't work well for me.
ON SCREEN: OAB pill = Anticholinergic.

Please see Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, within the video or on the website below.

Transcript

VO: I’m Deanna, I’m in advertising, and I’m living with overactive bladder.
ON SCREEN: Deanna
Living with overactive bladder (OAB)

VO: The first time I had a BOTOX^® treatment, I had a basic idea of the process, but it was a unique experience, so I was a little hesitant. I actually took the day off work, because I wasn’t sure exactly how long the appointment would take.

VO: I think I had built it up in my mind to be a longer procedure than it actually was. The entire treatment appointment takes about an hour, and after my first appointment, I knew what to expect. I was much more prepared.

VO: Initially, I thought the procedure would make me too uncomfortable, but once I experienced my first treatment, I was more relaxed. The staff does a great job of talking with me and helping me feel more comfortable.

VO: When I arrive for my appointment, the staff gets me settled in a procedure room. We casually catch up with each other as the doctor comes in and applies a numbing medication in my bladder. It takes 15 to 20 minutes to work.
ON SCREEN: The treatment procedure takes approximately:

20 minutes to prep
10 minutes to place BOTOX^® in your bladder
30 minutes for evaluation after the procedure to ensure you have emptied your bladder before you leave the office

VO: There's a video screen in the room where I can see the procedure with my doctor as he's working. But instead of watching, I realized I was more comfortable just talking with my doctor and the staff. The procedure itself takes about 10 minutes, and we typically talk about vacations or family to pass the time. I really appreciate the friendly interaction with everyone as we finish up the procedure.

VO: I could schedule my appointment anytime during the day, but I really prefer morning appointments. I can arrive at the doctor’s office, and typically within an hour, I have my treatment, the staff observes me for about 30 minutes to be sure I can empty my bladder, and then I set my next appointment, and go on about my day. I suppose, if I wanted to, I could even schedule treatment over an extended lunch hour.

VO: Now, the appointment is a familiar part of my OAB treatment routine, and I’m excited that I’m experiencing less wetting and fewer trips to the bathroom with BOTOX^®.
ON SCREEN: In clinical trials, 3 months after treatment, people treated with BOTOX^® had an average of ≈3 fewer leakage episodes per day compared to 1 fewer leakage episode per day with placebo.

VO: If I could go back in time, I would definitely do fewer OAB pills and listen sooner to my doctor’s recommendation for BOTOX^®.
ON SCREEN: BOTOX^® is for adults with OAB when another type of medication (anticholinergic) does not work well enough or cannot be taken.

Please see Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, within the video or on the website below.

I tried medication*, but the side
effects were intolerable.”

— Margaret

*Oral medication.

My experience with BOTOX^®

Transcript

VO: BOTOX^® (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medicine that is injected into the bladder muscle and used to treat overactive bladder symptoms such as a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents (urge urinary incontinence), a strong need to urinate right away (urgency), and urinating often (frequency) in adults 18 years and older when another type of medication (anticholinergic) does not work well enough or cannot be taken.

Margaret: My name is Margaret. I’m a registered nurse and I live in Denver, Colorado. And yes, I love to ski. Being here, we start skiing from Thanksgiving all the way until March.

We ski as many weekends as we can. I ski with my husband and my son. He’s only six and already loves to ski.

I love what I do for a living. As a nurse, you’re working with people who are very vulnerable. Helping people makes me feel good.

I started having overactive bladder symptoms while I was still in college, I was leaking urine and having to wear huge pads. I couldn’t ski for a very long time without having leakage. So, I would have to wear large pads when I skied in order to stay on the mountain, because it’s a pain to undress and do all that kind of stuff. Also at work, I knew where to find every available bathroom on my unit. And I would wear a lot of pads. It was really annoying.

When the problem started becoming an issue, I kept going back and forth to the doctor for about two to three years. I tried medication but the side effects were intolerable. The dry mouth, blurry vision, constipation, I couldn’t handle another round.

After being on medication for several months, I went back to my doctor and said, “I can’t do this anymore.” That’s when I went to another doctor in the practice, and he brought up BOTOX^®. He told me what was going to happen, he went over the risks and the benefits with me, and he also told me that I might need to use a catheter afterwards in case I couldn’t temporarily empty my bladder completely. And I said, “Okay.” After I had the procedure, I didn’t notice anything different for like a week or two. And then it started to work, and I noticed a difference. I wasn’t having as much leaking as often as before. After the BOTOX^®, when I started skiing, I remember the first time I skied without any pads and I thought, “This isn’t going to work, you know, I’m going to end up having to change my clothes.” But I didn’t. I brought some catheters with me, I threw some in my pocket, and I skied all day. Now my doctor performs the BOTOX^® procedure every six months, that’s what works for me. The whole thing takes about an hour, my doctor puts me at ease the whole time. If a friend had OAB and asked about BOTOX^®, I would tell her my story. I would tell her what it did for me. You know everyone is different, but if your OAB symptoms like urgency and leaking are not getting better, and you’ve already tried medication, I would definitely encourage you to see your urologist and ask about BOTOX^®. And if I can use my story to help other people, that’s part of nursing, that’s part of my job, that’s part of my life, and that’s part of who I am.

Please see Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, within the video or on the website below.

If your current medication
doesn’t work for you, talk to
your doctor about another
treatment option.”

— Denise

My experience with BOTOX^®

Transcript

Denise: I enjoy doing many different things. I’m in Southern California, so we’ve got the mountains and the ocean. We live on a boat part time, so if I want to run off to San Clemente or Catalina Island, or if I want to explore all the nature that’s out here in California, I can do it. I’m happiest when I’m on the beach, looking at the ocean.

My OAB symptoms started a while back. I’d be doing my own thing and all of a sudden, I would leak.

At first it was just little leaks, nothing alarming. But I’d have to go to the bathroom, and I didn’t know what to do, except have a lot of pads and a lot of running to the bathroom. I was wearing multiple pads a day. Basically, if I didn’t have pads on me, I was at the mercy of finding a bathroom quickly. When you have OAB, there are a lot of times when you have to quickly find a bathroom. Whether you’re walking down the street, walking through the airport, walking anywhere. At first the leaking just happened early in the morning, but then it started happening all the time. There was no calculating when it would hit, it was completely unpredictable. I saw a doctor about six months after this started, and he basically said “You know this happens, it’s part of the aging process.” And he basically told me to wear pads, wing it, and just do the best you can.

My doctor also gave me medication, but I didn’t like the side effects. It made me feel nauseous and really dizzy, and I saw no improvement in my OAB symptoms.

My doctor recommended the BOTOX^® procedure to me, and at first, I wasn’t sure if it was what I really wanted to do. But I thought “You know what, nothing else seems to be working,” so I felt like it was time to try BOTOX^®. Of course, the first time I went in I was very nervous. I felt kind of leery about it. I wasn’t sure if it was the right decision.

The actual procedure was quick, it only took about a half hour. I was afraid of the procedure going in, but actually, it was less uncomfortable than I thought it would be. I’ve been treated with BOTOX^® for about a year now, and it’s been just great for me. You know, I don’t have to change pads as often, I don’t have to run to the bathroom all the time. And that’s a good thing. I’ve talked to my friends with OAB, and basically told them, “Definitely talk to your doctor.” If your current medication doesn’t work for you, talk to your doctor about another treatment option. I’m really glad I did.

Please see Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, within the video or on the website below.

I thought my overactive
bladder symptoms were just
something I was going to have
to live with somehow.”

— Marie

My experience with BOTOX^®

Transcript

Marie: I’m retired now, but actually I’m busier than ever. I’m always out and about. I love taking walks, going shopping, playing golf. I love being with my family. I have three granddaughters whom I really enjoy spending time with.

I’m happiest when I’m with good friends over lunch, having a three-hour conversation. I don’t seem to have short conversations.

My OAB symptoms started a while back, probably about 15 years ago. I remember starting to have this urgency and leaking, and the image foremost in my mind is of getting home and trying to get from my car to the bathroom, even though I hadn’t even thought of having to go to the bathroom before I pulled into the garage. I knew where every restroom in town was, and eventually I started having to wear pads. You know, at first, you don’t even realize it’s something that you can even see a doctor about. You just think it’s something that comes with growing older. For a number of years, I was on several medications, but they really didn’t help my symptoms, and finally there was just no point in taking them because they weren’t effective for me. I thought my overactive bladder symptoms were just something that I was going to have to live with somehow. Eventually my doctor recommended BOTOX^® to me. When he first suggested it, obviously it was something very foreign to me, but I have to say at this point I was ready to give it a go.

When I went for the first treatment I wasn’t at all nervous. I was actually very optimistic. And after a couple of weeks I definitely noticed a difference. I wasn’t having as much leakage. You know, for me, BOTOX^® treatment has been really great. If anyone I knew was having a problem with OAB, I would highly recommend they talk to their doctor about BOTOX^®. Now when I have lunch with my friends, my OAB isn’t on my mind the whole time. So instead of focusing on where the nearest bathroom is, I can focus on the conversation. And believe me, we always have plenty of things to talk about.

Please see Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, within the video or on the website below.

Everybody's experience is
different, but BOTOX^® has
really been an effective
treatment for my OAB
symptoms...”

— Kelly

My experience with BOTOX^®

Transcript

Kelly: For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved to travel. I was an exchange student when I was in high school. I spent a year of college in Europe, in Germany. I speak German fluently. So, I guess it’s not surprising that I became a flight attendant. I’m in my 24th year of flying, and I still love it.

I love taking off for new destinations all the time. I love discovering different places and exploring new cities.

But let’s face it, when you have overactive bladder, traveling can be a challenge, because you spend a lot of time just going to the bathroom. The most frustrating thing about dealing with OAB is you have to know where all the restrooms are. Being in a new place, you know, the first thing I would do is look to see where the restroom was. Basically, feeling like you’re tethered to the restroom. Just having to rush to the restroom, I had to go or I would have an accident.

I first decided to go to a doctor about this about 15 years ago. I’ve been to several urologists, and I’ve been on different medications, but they just weren’t working well enough for me. Also, I experienced side effects like dry mouth, which was unpleasant, and dizziness.

I’d heard about BOTOX^® for overactive bladder, and my doctor and I discussed it, and honestly at first, I wasn’t sure I wanted to try it. It sounded intimidating. The treatment itself was slightly uncomfortable, but my doctor helped manage my discomfort. It’s an outpatient treatment. I had it done at the doctor’s office. Afterwards I had some slight discomfort, I had some burning when I would go to the bathroom, but within about two weeks I noticed a difference in how many times a day I had leakage. I talked to my doctor, and we agreed it was something I was going to do again. Now when I’m working and flying and traveling to a new city, I don’t have to immediately go find a bathroom. You know, everybody’s experience is different, but BOTOX^® has really been an effective treatment for my OAB symptoms, which is why if you have OAB, I would definitely recommend that you talk to your doctor about it.

There’s still a lot of places I haven’t been to yet. I’d love to go to Fiji, I’ve always wanted to climb Machu Pichu, and I’d love to go to the Australian outback, because there’s a whole big world out there to discover.

Please see Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, within the video or on the website below.

Hear From Real BOTOX^® Patients

I wish BOTOX^® had been recommended earlier, after the first OAB pill* didn't work well for me.”

I chose BOTOX^® for 3 reasons:

It really works for me

I don't have to take OAB pills* every day

And, it's done in the convenience of my doctor's office

I tried medication*, but the side
effects were intolerable.”

If your current medication
doesn’t work for you, talk to
your doctor about another
treatment option.”

I thought my overactive
bladder symptoms were just
something I was going to have
to live with somehow.”

Everybody's experience is
different, but BOTOX^® has
really been an effective
treatment for my OAB
symptoms...”

Stay on track with your treatment
by signing up to receive appointment reminders on your mobile device.

INDICATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INDICATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Hear From Real BOTOX® Patients

I wish BOTOX® had been recommended earlier, after the first OAB pill* didn't work well for me.”

I chose BOTOX® for 3 reasons: It really works for me I don't have to take OAB pills* every day And, it's done in the convenience of my doctor's office

I tried medication*, but the side effects were intolerable.”

If your current medication doesn’t work for you, talk to your doctor about another treatment option.”

I thought my overactive bladder symptoms were just something I was going to have to live with somehow.”

Everybody's experience is different, but BOTOX® has really been an effective treatment for my OAB symptoms...”

Stay on track with your treatment by signing up to receive appointment reminders on your mobile device.

INDICATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INDICATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Hear From Real BOTOX^® Patients

I wish BOTOX^® had been recommended earlier, after the first OAB pill* didn't work well for me.”

I chose BOTOX^® for 3 reasons:

It really works for me

I don't have to take OAB pills* every day

And, it's done in the convenience of my doctor's office

I tried medication*, but the side
effects were intolerable.”

If your current medication
doesn’t work for you, talk to
your doctor about another
treatment option.”

I thought my overactive
bladder symptoms were just
something I was going to have
to live with somehow.”

Everybody's experience is
different, but BOTOX^® has
really been an effective
treatment for my OAB
symptoms...”

Stay on track with your treatment
by signing up to receive appointment reminders on your mobile device.