Please see Indication and Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, throughout this video.
VO: Welcome to BOTOX® treatment for overactive bladder, or OAB.
ON SCREEN: What to expect with BOTOX® for OAB
Before, during, and after treatment
VO: I’m Nurse Jennine, and I’m here to help make sure you know what to expect today, and to give you some tips for staying on track with BOTOX® OAB treatment after you’re finished with the procedure.
VO: We’re glad you and your doctor have made BOTOX® part of your OAB treatment journey.
VO: You're joining over 600,000 patients who have started BOTOX® for OAB since it was approved by the FDA in 2013.
VO: BOTOX® is approved for adults with OAB when another type of medication, called anticholinergics, does not work well enough or cannot be taken.
VO: In this brief video I will cover 5 key topics to help prepare you for the BOTOX® OAB treatment experience. I’ll start with an overview of the typical in-office BOTOX® OAB treatment appointment. Even though every doctor’s office does things a little differently, this overview will give you a sense of what to expect today.
Next, we’ll talk about why it’s important to proactively make a retreatment appointment before you leave the office. I’ll also provide you with additional tools and information to help keep you on track with your BOTOX® OAB treatment plan after going home.
We will then go over the BOTOX® Indication and Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, before the start of our Soothing Media track. Soothing Media is a blend of music and video lasting 10 minutes that can help you relax during your treatment appointment.
VO: BOTOX® OAB Treatment Overview.
VO: When given in the comfort and convenience of your doctor’s office, the entire BOTOX® OAB treatment appointment takes about an hour from start to finish. Keep in mind that every doctor’s office is different, so the actual time may vary.
Before the procedure, your doctor will prepare, or “prep” you, to receive BOTOX®. Your doctor prescribed you antibiotics to help prevent a urinary tract infection. The antibiotics are to be taken before, on, and after the day of treatment.
VO: During prep, your doctor will check for a urinary tract infection. You should not be given BOTOX® if you have a urinary tract infection. Then, your doctor will numb your bladder with a local anesthetic for a more comfortable treatment experience. Prep takes about 20 minutes, including time to allow the local anesthesia to take effect. Keep in mind that the timing of prep can vary from office to office. If you have questions about how your prep will be handled, ask your doctor.
VO: When you’re ready to receive treatment, the doctor uses the cystoscope to place BOTOX® directly in your bladder muscle. This procedure takes about 10 minutes to complete. Your doctor will want you to be comfortable during the procedure; please tell your physician what they can do to help.
VO: For instance, many people feel more at ease having someone to talk to or hold their hand during the treatment. If that would help you, ask your doctor if someone from the Care Team is available to stay by your side. The temperature should also be to your liking in the treatment room, so let your doctor know if you want it adjusted. Another common preference is to have soothing music to listen to during treatment. See the Soothing Media section of the video for more ideas on this topic. After the procedure, you’ll be asked to stay in the office for a little while to make sure you can easily empty your bladder before you go home.
VO: The evaluation period typically takes about 30 minutes. Your doctor will let you know when it’s OK to leave.
ON SCREEN: 30 minutes for evaluation after the procedure
VO: You should not experience significant pain after treatment although it may sting or burn when you urinate the first few times. You may also see some blood in the urine right after treatment. Call your doctor if any of these symptoms persist.
VO: The most common side effects of BOTOX® in clinical trials for OAB were urinary tract infection, painful or difficult urination, and temporary inability to fully empty your bladder. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Please see the Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, within this video and talk to your doctor about any concerns you may have.
ON SCREEN: The most common side effects (≥5% and >placebo) in clinical trials for OAB
VO: Nearly all people could still urinate when they needed to after BOTOX® treatment; however, there have been instances where some people temporarily could not fully empty their bladder on their own.
VO: If that happens, you may need to temporarily use a self-catheter. Unlike the type usually used in a hospital, this is a small catheter, about the size of a coffee stirrer, that you can easily use by yourself in any restroom.
ON SCREEN: You should not receive BOTOX® if you are not willing (or able) to use a disposable self-catheter if necessary.
VO: Remember to take the antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor to help prevent a urinary tract infection.
ON SCREEN: After your appointment
VO: One thing to consider as you think about your BOTOX® OAB treatment experience is to tell your doctor how you felt. If you experience discomfort during your appointment, ask your doctor if there is anything they can do to help improve your treatment experience.
VO: Proactive Retreatment Scheduling.
One BOTOX® treatment can last up to 6 months. After finishing treatment today, and before you leave the doctor’s office, you should schedule your next treatment at about 6 months. This is important for 2 reasons.
ON SCREEN: If OAB symptoms return before 6 months, talk to your doctor. A minimum of 12 weeks is needed between treatments.
VO: First, OAB is a chronic condition. that requires ongoing treatment. Your doctor will determine how often you need to get retreated. When BOTOX® wears off, your OAB symptoms start to return, so you want to plan ahead for retreatment. The exact date of your retreatment appointment can be flexible around your schedule. Second, it can take some time to get on your doctor’s schedule, so you want to be on the books before leaving the office following treatment.
ON SCREEN: If OAB symptoms return before 6 months, talk to your doctor. A minimum of 12 weeks is needed between treatments.
VO: Once you’re on the books, you can always reschedule if your symptoms return sooner. Keep in mind that a minimum of 12 weeks is needed between treatments.
VO: Talk to your doctor about how to track your symptoms, and call your doctor if your symptoms return before next retreatment.
VO: Help Staying on Track.
Once you’ve scheduled your retreatment appointment and your doctor has cleared you to leave, remember to congratulate yourself for taking this step on your OAB treatment journey.
ON SCREEN: Congratulations!
VO: And once you’re home, consider these additional steps to help you stay on track with your BOTOX® OAB treatment plan.
VO: Receiving BOTOX® OAB treatment-appointment reminders by text message can help you stay on schedule for your next treatment appointment. Sign up to receive reminders on your mobile device.
ON SCREEN: Text-Message Treatment Reminders
Visit BOTOXforOAB.com/support
To sign up for treatment reminders
To enter the date of your next treatment
VO: Another step I suggest you take when you’re back home is to see if you’re eligible for the BOTOX® Savings Program. With the BOTOX® Savings Program, eligible, commercially insured patients could pay as little as $0 in out-of-pocket costs for BOTOX® OAB treatment.
ON SCREEN: BOTOX® Savings Program logo
Eligible, commercially insured patients may pay as little as $0 in out-of-pocket costs for BOTOX® OAB treatment*
*Eligibility: Available to patients with commercial insurance coverage for BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) who meet eligibility criteria. This co-pay assistance program is not available to patients receiving prescription reimbursement under any federal, state, or government-funded insurance programs (for example, Medicare [including Part D], Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veterans Affairs programs) or where prohibited by law. Offer subject to change or termination without notice. Restrictions, including monthly maximums, may apply. This is not health insurance. For full Terms and Conditions, visit abbv.ie/bsp-terms or call 1-800-44-BOTOX (800-442-6869) for additional information. To learn about AbbVie’s privacy practices and your privacy choices, visit https://abbv.ie/corpprivacy
VO: To enroll, visit BOTOXSavingsProgram.com, text SAVE to 27747, or scan the QR code on the screen.
ON SCREEN: BOTOX® Savings Program logo
Get started by checking your eligibility:
Scan the QR code, visit BOTOXSavingsProgram.com, or text* SAVE to 27747
*See Privacy and Terms: http://bit.ly/2RvxiWr. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Text HELP for help or STOP to end.
VO: We’re glad you’re taking this step of your OAB treatment journey with BOTOX®. After finishing today, you may have up to 6 months before your next BOTOX® OAB treatment. So, on your way out, remember to schedule your next appointment and tell your Care Team, “See you in 6 months!”
ON SCREEN: If OAB symptoms return before 6 months, talk to your doctor. A minimum of 12 weeks is needed between treatments.
VO: And remember, if you have concerns between treatments, call your doctor right away. Your doctor is always your best source of information about your OAB and your treatment. I hope you’ve learned a little from me about what to expect from your BOTOX® OAB treatment and how to communicate with your OAB Care Team to help encourage a positive BOTOX® OAB treatment journey.
VO: Keep watching this video to see the Indication and full Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning.
Please see Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning, within the video or on the website below.
ON SCREEN: Soothing Media
VO: The next segment of our presentation is a soothing video and musical experience you can play to help you relax during your treatment visit.
VO: Your doctor will want to know how to help put you at ease or distract you during treatment, and they will likely have some ideas of their own if you ask.
VO: Enjoy the Soothing Media and let your doctor and Care Team know if it helps.
ON SCREEN: Please see Important Safety Information within this video.
