Detrol
 = Prescription Required
 = Generic Equvalent
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Detrol
1mg Tablets
Tolterodine L-Tartrate
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Detrol
2mg Tablets
Tolterodine L-Tartrate
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Detrol Prescription Drug Information
Tolterodine (By mouth)
Tolterodine (tol-TER-oh-deen)
Treats symptoms of an overactive bladder such as incontinence (loss of bladder control) or a frequent need to urinate.
Brand Name(s):Detrol LA, Detrol
There may be other brand names for Detrol. When Detrol Should Not Be Used:
You should not use Detrol if you had an allergic reaction to tolterodine, or if you have problems passing urine, if you have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, or if you have problems with food emptying from your stomach (gastric retention). How to Use Detrol:
Long Acting Capsule, Tablet
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Your doctor will tell you how much of Detrol to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
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You may take Detrol with or without food. Drink a full glass (8 ounces) of water or other liquid when taking your medicine.
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Swallow the extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
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Detrol comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
If a dose of Detrol is missed:
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If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of Detrol:
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Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
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Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid While Taking Detrol:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using cyclosporine (Gengraf®, Neoral®, or Sandimmune®) or vinblastine (Velban®). Tell your doctor if you are using medicine for heart rhythm problems (such as amiodarone, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, Betapace®, Cardioquin®, Cordarone®, Procanbid®, Pronestyl®, or Quinaglute®) or any medicine to treat an infection (such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, miconazole, Biaxin®, Erythro-Tab®, Monistat®, Nizoral®, or Sporanox®).
Warnings While Using Detrol:
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness), narrow-angle glaucoma, or stomach problems. Tell your doctor if you have a heart condition called QT prolongation, or a family member with this condition.
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Detrol may make you dizzy, drowsy, or cause blurred vision. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert or not able to see well.
Possible Side Effects While Using Detrol:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
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Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
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Chest pain.
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Decrease in how much or how often you urinate.
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Fast or pounding heartbeat.
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Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches.
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Rapid weight gain.
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Seeing or hearing things that are not really there.
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Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
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Unusual tiredness or weakness.
If you notice these less serious side effects while taking Detrol, talk with your doctor:
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Blurred vision.
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Constipation, stomach pain or upset.
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Dizziness.
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Dry mouth, skin, or eyes.
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Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings.
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Headache.
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Joint pain.
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by Detrol, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
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