Detrol Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Other Uses
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Tolterodine is used to relieve urinary difficulties, including frequent urination and inability to control urination. Tolterodine is in a class of medications called antimuscarinics. It works by preventing bladder contraction.
How it Works
Tolterodine comes as a tablet and an extended-release (long-acting) capsule to take by mouth. The tablet is usually taken twice a day. The extended-release capsule is usually taken once a day with liquids. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take tolterodine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
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Encyclopedia: Tolterodine
Tolterodine is an antimuscarinic drug that is used to treat urinary incontinence. It is sold under the trade names Detrol and Detrusitol. Tolterodine acts on M2 and M3 subtypes of muscarinic receptors whereas most antimuscarinic treatments for overactive bladder only act on M3 receptors making them more selective. Tolterodine, although it acts on two types of receptors, has fewer side effects than other antimuscarinics eg. oxybutynin as tolterodine targets the...
Question and Answer
Is Detrol LA a short term treatment or once you start taking it you have...
I recently went to my regular doctor where he put me on three different types...
I recently went to my regular doctor where he put me on three different types...
Detrol LA causes a constriction of the vein and muscle feeding the sphincter. This results in a decreased urgency. Usually this is a temporary problem, but only the...
Asked by oneta b - 30 months ago
How long does it take for Detrol LA to work?
My dr. started me on it today so I would not have to go to...
My dr. started me on it today so I would not have to go to...
I noticed it the 1st dose. I used to have horrible overactive bladder, woke me up 5x a night!! Felt great to actually have undisturbed sleep the first time in...
Asked by The bitter wife - 6 months ago
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