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Detrol / Tolterodine - Oral
DETROL IS USED FOR :
Detrol is used to treat an overactive bladder.
USING DETROL :
Take this product by mouth exactly as directed by you doctor. Your dosage depends on your condition and response to therapy. Detrol may be taken with or without food. The sustained release form must be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew them.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DETROL :
Dry mouth, dry eyes, headache, constipation, nausea, dizziness or drowsiness may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Report promptly: symptoms of urinary infection (e.g., urinary burning, urgent and frequent urination). Unlikely but report promptly: vision problems, eye pain, difficulty with urination, severe stomach pain, chest pain, fast heartbeat, hot/dry skin, mental or mood changes. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS WHILE TAKING DETROL :
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, difficulty with urination (urinary retention or prostate enlargement in males), stomach/intestinal disorders (e.g., gastric retention), glaucoma (narrow angle), liver problems, kidney problems. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate certain side effects of Detrol. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring mental alertness (e.g., driving). Detrol may reduce sweating which can lead to heat stroke in hot weather. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Caution is advised in the elderly, who may be more sensitive to side effects should they occur. Detrol should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether Detrol is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using Detrol is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
MEDICATION INTERACTIONS TAKING DETROL :
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of: macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin), azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole), anti-Parkinson s drugs (e.g., benztropine, trihexyphenidyl, other antimuscarinic drugs (e.g., scopolamine, dicyclomine), oxybutynin, cyclosporine, vinblastine. Also report other drugs which may cause drowsiness, such as: anti-anxiety or anti-seizure drugs, sedatives, tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers, psychiatric medicines (e.g., chlorpromazine or amitriptyline), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold . products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
IF YOU OVERDOSE WITH DETROL :
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include difficulty urinating, difficult breathing, dilated pupils, fast heartbeat, excitation, hallucinations, and seizures.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE WITH DETROL :
If you miss a dose, use it 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.
HOW TO STORE DETROL :
Store at room temperature between 66 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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