Tolterodine : Before Using - Detrol, Detrol LA

Tolterodine - Systemic

Brand Names

Detrol, Detrol LA Tolterodine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking tolterodine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For tolterodine, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to tolterodine. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Tolterodine has not been shown to cause birth defects in humans. However, studies in pets have shown that tolterodine causes death of the embryo, a decrease in the weight of the fetus and other problems in the fetus. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether tolterodine passes into breast milk. However, tolterodine does pass into the milk of pets and has causing a short-term loss of weight of the offspring. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of tolterodine in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than is does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of tolterodine. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Glaucoma
Stomach problems
Urinary retention Tolterodine may make these conditions worse

Liver problems A lower dose of tolterodine may be necessary
Kidney problems A lower dose of tolterodine may be necessary