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What is the most important information I should know about
tolterodine?
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Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. Tolterodine may cause dizziness, drowsiness,
or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred
vision, avoid these activities. |
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Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and
dizziness while taking tolterodine. |
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Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather. Tolterodine may
increase the risk of heat stroke because it may decrease sweating. Drink
plenty of fluid of maintain adequate hydration. |
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Tolterodine relieves spasms of the bladder. |
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Tolterodine is used to treat overactive bladder with the
symptoms of urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and urinary incontinence. |
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Tolterodine may also be used for purposes other than those
listed in this medication guide. |
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking
tolterodine?
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Do not take tolterodine if you have |
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a blockage of the urinary tract (difficulty urinating); or |
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a blockage in the intestines. |
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Before taking tolterodine, tell your doctor if you have |
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You may not be able to take tolterodine, or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions
listed above. |
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Tolterodine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it
is not known whether tolterodine will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do
not take tolterodine without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. |
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It is not known whether tolterodine will harm a nursing infant. Do
not take tolterodine without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby. |
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How should I take tolterodine?
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Take tolterodine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not
understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to
explain them to you. |
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Take each dose with a full glass of water. |
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Do not crush, chew, or open the long-acting capsules (Detrol LA).
Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to slowly release the
medication in your body. |
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Do not take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. If
your symptoms are not being treated, notify your doctor. |
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Store tolterodine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. |
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What happens if I miss a dose?
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Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is
almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the
next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this
medication. |
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What happens if I overdose?
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Seek emergency medical attention. |
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Symptoms of an tolterodine overdose are not known but might include
restlessness, tremor, irritability, seizures, delirium, hallucinations,
flushing, fever, nausea, vomiting, a fast heartbeat, and possibly coma. |
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What should I avoid while taking tolterodine?
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Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other
hazardous activities. Tolterodine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or
blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred
vision, avoid these activities. |
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Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and
dizziness while taking tolterodine. |
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Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather. Tolterodine may increase
the risk of heat stroke because it may decrease sweating. Drink plenty
of fluid to maintain adequate hydration. |
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What are the possible side effects of tolterodine?
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If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives),
stop taking tolterodine and seek emergency medical attention. |
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Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.
Continue to take tolterodine and talk to your doctor if you experience |
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blurred vision or large pupils, |
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Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to
your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome. |
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What other drugs will affect tolterodine?
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Before taking tolterodine, tell your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines: |
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clarithromycin (Biaxin) or erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, E.E.S.,
P.C.E., others); |
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ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), or miconazole (Monistat); |
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cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); or |
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You may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during
treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. |
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Tolterodine may increase the effects of other drugs that cause
drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines,
sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines,
and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are
taking, and do not take any medicine unless your doctor approves. |
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Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with
tolterodine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any
prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products. |
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Where can I get more information?
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Your pharmacist has more information about tolterodine written for
health professionals that you may read. |
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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of
children, never share your medicines with others, and use this
medication only for the indication prescribed. |
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