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Detrol Consumer Information
DETROL
Generic Name: tolterodine (toll TEH roe deen)
Brand Names: Detrol, Detrol LA
What is the most important information I should know about tolterodine?
- Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Tolterodine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.
- Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking tolterodine.
- Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather. Tolterodine may increase the risk of heat stroke because it may decrease sweating. Drink plenty of fluid of maintain adequate hydration.
What is tolterodine?
- Tolterodine relieves spasms of the bladder.
- Tolterodine is used to treat overactive bladder with the symptoms of urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and urinary incontinence.
- Tolterodine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking tolterodine?
- Do not take tolterodine if you have
- a blockage of the urinary tract (difficulty urinating); or
- a blockage in the intestines.
- Before taking tolterodine, tell your doctor if you have
- liver disease;
- kidney disease; or
- glaucoma.
- You may not be able to take tolterodine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above.
- Tolterodine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether tolterodine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take tolterodine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
- It is not known whether tolterodine will harm a nursing infant. Do not take tolterodine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take tolterodine?
- Take tolterodine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
- Take each dose with a full glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or open the long-acting capsules (Detrol LA). Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to slowly release the medication in your body.
- Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. If your symptoms are not being treated, notify your doctor.
- Store tolterodine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
- Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
- Seek emergency medical attention.
- Symptoms of an tolterodine overdose are not known but might include restlessness, tremor, irritability, seizures, delirium, hallucinations, flushing, fever, nausea, vomiting, a fast heartbeat, and possibly coma.
What should I avoid while taking tolterodine?
- Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Tolterodine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.
- Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking tolterodine.
- Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather. Tolterodine may increase the risk of heat stroke because it may decrease sweating. Drink plenty of fluid to maintain adequate hydration.
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