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What is an overactive bladder?

An overactive bladder is a condition that results from sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscle in the wall of the urinary bladder. Overactive bladder causes a sudden and unstoppable need to urinate (urinary urgency), even though the bladder may only contain a small amount of urine.

Overactive bladder is also referred to as urge incontinence and is a form of urinary incontinence (unintentional loss of urine). Another common type of urinary incontinence is called stress incontinence, which is caused by anatomic weakness in the structures that prevent the bladder from leaking. In general, urinary incontinence is more common in women compared to men.

Although it can happen at any age, overactive bladder is especially common in older adults. Overactive bladder affects an estimated one in 11 adults in the United States. Overactive bladder, however, should not be considered a normal part of aging.

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Detrol LA Patient Information including How Should I Take

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

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 LA)?

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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