Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


Common side effects

Most common side effects include:

  • Dry mouth (Most common)
  • Dry eyes
  • Blurred vision
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • GI disturbances e.g. Nausea, Dyspepsia, Abdominal pain
  • UTI / cystitis
  • Insomnia

Specific side-effects of mirabegron include:

  • UTI,
  • nausea
  • cardiac problems – tachycardia / palpitations

NB: Prescriber should be aware of contra indications and note that Antimuscarinic drugs should be used with caution in older people (especially if frail).

Page last reviewed: 31 Jan 2022