Patient Information Sheet
Tolterodine Tartrate (marketed as Detrol)
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This is a summary of the most important information about Detrol. For details, talk to your healthcare professional.
What is Detrol used for?
Detrol is used to treat bladder conditions that
cause the feeling of having to urinate immediately, urinate too
often, or the inability to control urination.
Who should not take Detrol?
You should not take Detrol if you have any of the following
conditions:
- Difficulty urinating due to a bladder blockage
- Gastric retention (Problems emptying the contents of the stomach)
- Uncontrolled glaucoma
General Precautions with Detrol:
- Detrol interacts with some other medicines,
which include certain antibiotics and antifungal medicines. Tell
your doctor if you are taking either of these types of medicines.
Your doctor may want to lower your dosage of Detrol.
- Detrol may cause blurred vision
What are some possible side effects of Detrol? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Detrol. Your healthcare provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)
- Dry mouth
- Upset stomach
- Headache
- Constipation
- Dry eyes
- Sleepiness
Reports of Patients’ Experiences Since
Detrol Became Available:
The following reactions have been reported in
patients who have taken Detrol since it has become available:
- Allergic reactions including swelling
- Rapid or abnormal heartbeat
- Accumulation of fluid in the arms and legs
- Hallucinations
It has not been determined if Detrol was the
cause of these reactions.
For more detailed
information about Detrol, ask your healthcare provider.
Link to Detrol's Approved Labeling
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Date created: July 24, 2000 Updated: March 16, 2007
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