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Tolterodine (tole-TEAR-o-deen) is used to control the symptoms of an
overactive bladder. Symptoms can include the frequent need to urinate or
the inability to control urination.
This medication can be taken with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
Take it with a full glass of water.
The tablets (Detrol) are usually given twice a day.
The extended-release capsules (Unidet) are usually given once a day.
If you are using the extended-release capsules (Unidet) be sure to swallow
the capsule whole. Do not chew, crush or break the capsule.
This medication may take several weeks to produce an effect. Full effect
may be seen after 8 weeks.
Tell your physician or pharmacist if you are taking any prescription
medications or over-the-counter medications. Since tolterodine can interact
with various medications, the dose of one or both drugs may need to be
changed.
If you forget to take a tablet (Detrol) at the usual time, take it as soon
as you remember unless it is time for the next one. Continue to take the
remaining doses as before.
If you forget to take an extended-release capsule (Unidet), take it as soon
as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose. In that case,
skip the missed dose and just take the next dose. Do not take a double dose
to make up for a missed dose.
Discuss with your physician if you become pregnant while taking this drug.
Women who could become pregnant should use contraception while taking it.
This medication may cause you to have a dry mouth. Sucking on ice chips or
chewing sugarless gum may help.
This medication may cause constipation. Fluid and dietary fibre intake may
help prevent the constipation. Check with your physician if this persists
or is bothersome.
Other common side effects that can be seen with tolterodine include
headache, dizziness, drowsiness, dry skin or dry eyes. Check with your
physician if these side effects persist or are bothersome.
Stop taking this medication and contact your physician immediately if you
have a rash or hives.
If you have experienced any unexpected or serious reactions to this drug,
this can be reported to Health Canada's monitoring program (tollfree
telephone 1-866-234-2345, tollfree fax 1-866-678-6789). Note this is not an
emergency number.
Store this medication in its original labelled container away from heat,
light and moisture, and out of the reach of children.
