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May 27, 2012

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Urinary incontinence in children facts

Urinary incontinence in children is very common.
Nighttime wetting (nocturnal enuresis) is more common than daytime wetting (diurnal enuresis).
Most urinary incontinence is nonorganic and resolves without intervention.
Persistent primary enuresis and secondary enuresis may require further medical evaluation.
Treatment for most cases of enuresis involves behavioral modification.
Bedwetting alarms are very effective.
Medications should be reserved for select children.
Less than 1% of all affected children have persistent incontinence into adulthood.

What is urinary incontinence?

Very simply stated, urinary incontinence is defined as the loss of complete control of the act of urination or the involuntary emptying of the bladder. It is also referred to as enuresis. It can be caused by any number of factors,...

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Detrol Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking tolterodine (Detrol)?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to tolterodine or if you have:

a blockage of the urinary tract (difficulty urinating);
a blockage in your stomach or intestines; or
untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication:

liver disease;
kidney disease;
glaucoma; or
a personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome."

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether tolterodine is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether tolterodine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take tolterodine (Detrol)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

Take this medication with a full glass of water.

Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release capsule. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking or opening the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

Store tolterodine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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