What is the drug tolterodine used for?
Tolterodine is used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder, such as incontinence (loss of bladder control) or a frequent need to urinate. Tolterodine belongs to the group of medicines called antispasmodics. It helps decrease muscle spasms of the bladder and the frequent urge to urinate caused by these spasms.
What are the side effects of taking tolterodine?
Common side effects that may affect up to 1 in 10 people include:
- dry mouth.
- headache.
- feeling dizzy, sleepy, or a spinning sensation (vertigo)
- diarrhoea or being sick (vomiting)
- constipation.
- farting and burping (wind)
- stomach pain.
- dry eyes.
How long does it take for tolterodine to start working?
Frequently asked questions about tolterodine (Detrol) Tolterodine (Detrol) can start working in 5 days but it might take 5 to 8 weeks for you to feel the full effects. It is important to continue taking this medication every day even if you do not see improvement in your OAB symptoms right away.
Does tolterodine lower blood pressure?
The main effects of tolterodine at 1 and 5 hours were an increase in residual urine, reflecting an incomplete emptying of the bladder, and a decrease in detrusor pressure.
Does tolterodine make you sleepy?
you should know that tolterodine may make you dizzy or drowsy, or cause blurred vision or other vision problems.
Should tolterodine be taken at night?
Nighttime dosing with tolterodine reduces overactive bladder-related nocturnal micturitions in patients with overactive bladder and nocturia.
Who should not take tolterodine?
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye that may cause vision loss), urinary retention (inability to empty your bladder completely or at all), or gastric retention (slow emptying of your stomach). Your doctor may tell you not to take tolterodine.
When is the best time to take tolterodine?
You can take tolterodine either before or after meals. Swallow your doses with a drink of water. Try to take your doses at the same times of day each day, as this will help you to remember to take them regularly.
Can overactive bladder go away on its own?
Not only does OAB not go away on it’s own, but the condition will likely get worse if left untreated. Over time, our muscles get weaker and the tissues of our pelvic floor grow thinner. If OAB is left untreated, it can become harder to control the urges, and leaks may be more frequent.
How long can I take tolterodine?
It was concluded that tolterodine is well tolerated and maintains its clinical efficacy during 9 months of treatment. The high proportion of patients remaining on treatment indicates that tolterodine is an effective long-term treatment for overactive bladder.