enablex

Frequently asked questions

What does Enablex treat?

Enablex (Darifenacin Hydrobromide) may be used to treat overactive urinary bladder, urge urinary incontinence, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Enablex work?

Enablex is a cholinergic muscarinic antagonist. These drugs block muscarinic receptors, the docking sites for the nerve signal acetylcholine. By preventing acetylcholine from acting, they calm the 'rest-and-digest' nervous system, which can dry secretions, relax airway and bladder muscles, and speed up the heart, depending on the drug.

How is Enablex rated?

pharmaranks gives Enablex a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Enablex cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $14.84 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Oxytrol — about $1.42 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Enablex?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Enablex. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Enablex?

Enablex is marketed by Abbvie. You can see Abbvie's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Enablex a brand-name or generic drug?

Enablex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Darifenacin Hydrobromide. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Darifenacin Hydrobromide are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Enablex available over the counter?

No. Enablex is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Enablex come in?

Enablex is currently marketed as tablet, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Enablex?

Enablex is classified as cholinergic muscarinic antagonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Enablex FDA-registered?

Enablex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021513. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Enablex been recalled by the FDA?

Enablex has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Enablex safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Enablex a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.