Before taking Detrol, tell your healthcare provider about your medical history, allergies, and all medications you are taking. Certain health conditions and medications may increase your risk of side effects or affect whether Detrol is an appropriate treatment for you.
Who Should Not Take Detrol?
Do not take Detrol if you:
- Are allergic to tolterodine tartrate or any of its ingredients.
- Have urinary retention (difficulty emptying your bladder).
- Have gastric retention (delayed emptying of the stomach).
- Have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.
Take the medication exactly as prescribed. Do not crush or chew the tablets unless your healthcare provider instructs you otherwise.
Dizziness and Blurred Vision
Detrol may cause:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Blurred vision
These side effects can affect your ability to drive, operate machinery, or perform other activities that require alertness and clear vision.
Avoid these activities until you know how Detrol affects you.
Drug Interactions
Detrol can interact with a number of medications, which may increase the risk of side effects or affect how well either medication works.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking medications such as:
- Cyclosporine
- Vinblastine
- Pentamidine
- Arsenic trioxide
- Droperidol
- Chloroquine
- Narcotic pain medications
- Certain antibiotics
- Medications used to treat psychiatric disorders, including amitriptyline, chlorpromazine, maprotiline, and methadone
- Moxifloxacin
- Heart rhythm medications, such as amiodarone
Always provide your healthcare provider with a complete list of your prescription medications, over-the-counter products, vitamins, herbal supplements, and natural health products before starting Detrol.
Serious Allergic Reactions
Stop taking Detrol and seek emergency medical attention immediately if you develop signs of a serious allergic reaction, including:
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Difficulty breathing
- Airway blockage
- A sudden drop in blood pressure
These reactions can occur after the first dose or after taking the medication for a period of time.
Vision Changes and Glaucoma
Detrol may cause changes in vision, including blurred vision.
If you have glaucoma, especially narrow-angle glaucoma, tell your healthcare provider before starting treatment. If you are unsure which type of glaucoma you have, consult an eye care professional before taking Detrol.
When to Contact Your Healthcare Provider
Contact your healthcare provider promptly if you experience:
- Difficulty urinating
- Vision changes or eye pain
- Severe dizziness or fainting
- Signs of an allergic reaction
- New or worsening side effects
Regular follow-up appointments allow your healthcare provider to monitor your response to treatment and make any necessary adjustments to help ensure Detrol is both safe and effective.
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