Also known as: Detrol
This medicine contains the active ingredient tolterodine which belongs to a group of medicines called antimuscarinics. These medicines are used to help relax the bladder muscles and prevent the bladder contraction. This medicine is prescribed for the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome which occurs when the bladder muscles are unpredictably contracting, causing frequent urination and inability to control urination. [...]
This medicine contains the active ingredient tolterodine which belongs to a group of medicines called antimuscarinics. These medicines are used to help relax the bladder muscles and prevent the bladder contraction. This medicine is prescribed for the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome which occurs when the bladder muscles are unpredictably contracting, causing frequent urination and inability to control urination.
Tolterodine is not suitable for everyone. Do not use it
In particular, you must tell the doctor if you:
Tolterodine interacts with other medicines. It is most important that you tell the doctor all the medications and herbal supplements that you are currently taking.
See the package leaflet for a complete list of possible contraindications and warnings.
This medicine is available in form of prolonged-release capsules.
You should take tolterodine exactly as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, or do not use it for a longer time than your doctor instructed. Also, this medicine works best if there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep this amount constant, do not miss any doses and take the medicine at the same time each day. Do not miss any doses and use the medicine at the same time each day. Do not take two doses together if you miss a dose.
Read the information leaflet provided with your medication for additional information. Talk to your doctor if you have any additional questions.
Like all medicines tolterodine can cause side effects, including:
Very common:
Common:
Consult a doctor if the side effects are severe. See the package leaflet for a complete list of side effects.