Detrol LA
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Medication Information
Detrol is used to
relieve urinary difficulties, including frequent
urination and inability to control urination. Detrol is
in a class of medications called antimuscarinics. It
works by preventing bladder contraction.
How should Detrol be used?
Detrol comes as a
tablet and an extended-release (long-acting) capsule to
take by mouth. The tablet is usually taken twice a day.
The extended-release capsule is usually taken once a day
with liquids. Follow the directions on your prescription
label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to
explain any part you do not understand. Take Detrol
exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or
take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the extended-release capsules whole; do not
split, chew, or crush them. Other uses for Detrol Detrol
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor
or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before
taking Detrol, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you
are allergic to Detrol or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, especially
clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E-mycin, Ery-Tab,
others), fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole
(Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), medications for
glaucoma, and vitamins.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney
or liver disease, glaucoma, or an obstructive
gastrointestinal disease, such as pyloric stenosis.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant
while taking Detrol, call your doctor.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the
missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a
double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can Detrol cause?
Although
side effects from Detrol are not common, they can occur.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or
do not go away:
dry mouth
blurred vision
upset stomach
headache
constipation
dry eyes
dizziness
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call
your doctor immediately: difficulty urinating
rash
chest pain
What storage conditions are needed for Detrol?
Keep Detrol in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room
temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not
in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is
outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist
about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of
overdose, call your local poison control center at
1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not
breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all
appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your
pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your
prescription. |
