Tolterodine Tartrate ER

Last Reviewed: Sep 13, 2024

Side Effects


Tolterodine (Detrol LA) Side Effects

Possible side effects of tolterodine are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if they are severe or persist after a few days.

  • Dry mouth
  • Dry eyes
  • Dry skin
  • Headache
  • Heartburn
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Joint pain
  • Excessive tiredness
  • Problems with emptying the bladder
  • Pain with urination
  • Weight gain
  • Anxiety 

Some of the side effects of tolterodine are more serious. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical help if you develop the following effects: 

  • Severe constipation
  • Signs of a serious allergic reaction (skin rash, hives, itching)
  • Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, or throat
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing

The above list may not include all the possible adverse reactions of tolterodine. Contact your healthcare provider if the adverse reactions are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual or severe adverse effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Tolterodine (Detrol LA) Overdose: In case of an overdose of tolterodine, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center, provincial poison control center, or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person has collapsed, stopped breathing, had a seizure, or is not responding.

Source: FDA