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GENERIC NAME: TOLTERODINE - ORAL (toll-TERR-oh-deen)
BRAND NAME(S): Detrol
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder.
HOW TO USE: Take this product by mouth exactly as directed by you doctor. Your dosage depends on your condition and response to therapy. This medication may be taken with or without food. The sustained release form must be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew them.
SIDE EFFECTS: 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: 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 this drug. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring mental alertness (e.g., driving). This medication 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. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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