Warnings


What may interact with Detrol LA?

-clarithromycin
-cyclosporine
-erythromycin
-fluoxetine
-medicines for fungal infections, like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole or voriconazole
-medicines for memory problems like galantamine, donepezil, tacrine
-vinblastine

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Detrol LA?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-difficulty passing urine
-glaucoma
-intestinal obstruction
-irregular heartbeat or you have a family member with irregular heartbeat
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-myasthenia gravis
-an unusual or allergic reaction to tolterodine, fesoterodine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Detrol LA?

It may take 2 or 3 months to notice the full benefit from this medicine. Your health care professional may also recommend techniques that may help improve control of your bladder and sphincter muscles. These techniques will help you need the bathroom less frequently.

You may need to limit your intake tea, coffee, caffeinated sodas, and alcohol. These drinks may make your symptoms worse. Keeping healthy bowel habits may lessen bladder symptoms. If you currently smoke, quitting smoking may help reduce irritation to the bladder muscle.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water, will help.

This medicine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your eye doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.