The
following information is a summary about Detrol LA.
It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
Detrol LA USES
Detrol LA (Tolterodine) is used for treating an overactive
bladder.
Detrol LA DIRECTIONS
Take your Detrol LA by mouth as prescribed. It is
usually taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Use Detrol
LA exactly as prescribed. ake detrol tablets by mouth.
Follow the directions on the prescription label.
Swallow the Detrol LA (Tolterodine) tablets with
a drink of water. If you are taking the extended-release
capsules, swallow them whole, do not crush, cut,
or chew. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do
not take your Detrol LA (Tolterodine) more often
than directed. Do not stop taking except on your
doctor's advice.
Detrol LA SIDE EFFECTS
Detrol LA may Serious side effects are not common.
Side effects that you should report to your doctor
as soon as possible: any signs of an allergic reaction,
like itching or hives; blurred vision or difficulty
focusing vision; confusion; difficulty passing urine;
severe dizziness. Side effects that usually do not
require medical attention (report to your doctor
if they continue or are bothersome): constipation;
dry eyes; dry mouth; headache; mild dizziness or
drowsiness; indigestion or stomach discomfort.
Detrol LA PRECAUTIONS
It may take 2 or 3 months to notice the maximum benefit
from Detrol LA (Tolterodine). Your health care professional
may also recommend techniques that may help improve
control of your bladder and sphincter muscles. Such
techniques will help train you to need the bathroom
less frequently. You may need to limit your intake
tea, coffee, caffeinated sodas, and alcohol; these
drinks may aggravate your symptoms. Keeping healthy
bowel habits may lessen bladder symptoms. If you
currently smoke, quitting smoking may help reduce
irritation to the bladder muscle. You may get dizzy
or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery,
or do anything that requires mental alertness until
you know how detrol affects you. Your mouth may get
dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy,
and drinking plenty of water, will help. Detrol may
cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact
lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating
drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem
does not go away or is severe.
Detrol LA DRUG INTERACTIONS
Alcohol-containing beverages; atropine; bosentan;
caffeine; cisapride; clarithromycin; cyclosporine;
diltiazem; erythromycin; fluvoxamine; grapefruit
juice; hyoscyamine; medicines for fungal infections,
like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole or voriconazole;
medicines for treating HIV infection or AIDS; metoclopramide;
nefazodone; norfloxacin; omeprazole; oxybutinin;
quinidine; quinine; scopolamine; tegaserod; troleandomycin;
verapamil; vinblastine; warfarin; water pills (diuretics);
zafirlukast. Tell your prescriber or health care
professional about all other medicines you are taking,
including nonprescription medicines, nutritional
supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber
or health care professional if you are a frequent
user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke,
or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the
way your medicine works. Check before stopping or
starting any of your medicines.
Detrol LA OVERDOSE
If Detrol LA (Tolterodine) overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately.
Detrol LA NOTES
Prescriber needs to know if you have any of these
conditions: difficulty passing urine; glaucoma; intestinal
obstruction; kidney disease; liver disease; stomach
problems like pyloric stenosis or reflux, or other
problems with proper emptying of the contents of
the stomach; an unusual or allergic reaction to tolterodine,
other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives; pregnant
or trying to get pregnant; breast-feeding.
MISSED DOSE
If you miss a dose, use Detrol LA as soon as you
remember. If it is near the time of the next dose,
skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing
schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Detrol LA STORAGE
Store Detrol LA at room temperature between 36 and
77 degrees F (2 -25 degrees C) away from light and
moisture.
