Detrol

Uses of Detrol

Detrol reduces spasms of the bladder muscles.

Detrol is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder in adults, including:

• urge urinary incontinence: a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents;
• urgency: a strong need to urinate right away; or
• frequency: urinating often.

Precautions and Warnings

Do not take Detrol if you are allergic to tolterodine or or fesoterodine (Toviaz), if you have untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, or if you have a blockage of the urinary tract, stomach, or intestines.

Before you take Detrol, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, or a personal or family history of “Long QT syndrome.”

Detrol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase some of the side effects of Detrol.

Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Incontinence:

Immediate release tablets:
-Initial dose: 2 mg orally 2 times a day
-Maintenance dose: 1 to 2 mg orally 2 times a day, depending on patient response and tolerability

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Blurry vision