Detrol LA

Who is Detrol LA for ?

Tolterodine is used to relieve urinary difficulties, including frequent urination and inability to control urination. Tolterodine is in a class of medications called antimuscarinics. It works by preventing bladder contraction.

Tolterodine works by inhibiting contraction of the bladder, decreasing pressure within the bladder, and improving complete emptying of the bladder.

When should I be careful taking Detrol LA ?

Before taking tolterodine,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to tolterodine or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E-mycin, Ery-Tab, others), fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), medications for glaucoma, and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, glaucoma, or an obstructive gastrointestinal disease, such as pyloric stenosis.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking tolterodine, call your doctor.

Side Effects

Although side effects from tolterodine are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• dry mouth
• blurred vision
• upset stomach
• headache
• constipation
• dry eyes
• dizziness

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• difficulty urinating
• rash
• chest pain