Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Detrol LA sorted by most helpful. 
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I took Detrol LA for three weeks in January of 2007. I didn't have dry mouth, or dry lips and nose. I developed severe constipation constipation which developed into chronic constipation. I have been suffering after taking Detrol LA for more than a year now. I never had constipation before taking Detrol LA. I took this medication for three weeks and discontinued it more than a year ago and am suffering every day since with Chronic Constipation. I have used several laxatives like Dulcolax, Senna Smooth, Ex Lax Chocolate Chews, and Correctol to name a few to combat my constipation. Including Miralax and Enulose. I am currently taking Amitiza for Chronic Constipation. I will never be the same again after taking Detrol LA. I do not recommend this medication to any one. I do not wish anyone to go through the horror that I have and am still going through. Published: June 18, 2008 ::
This medication was prescribed for a sagging bladder. Very easy to use having to take 1 capsule per day, but causing alot of side effects. See little difference in frequency for this medication to be beneficial enough to offset the side effects. Published: October 25, 2007 ::
It has not completely eliminated the occasional leakage and the urgency. I have been extremely drowsy at times, and I have been having trouble with memory loss. I just discovered that detrol can affect your memory! That was not one of the side effects listed when I started this drug. I've been very worried that I was developing Alzheimer's, but now realize the connection with Detrol! I think this is not a good drug. Published: June 28, 2008 ::
DON'T TAKE THIS CRAP!!!!!!!! It makes you dizzy, have an upset stomach constantly, constipated, BAAD HEADACHE constantly, blurred vision and very tired. BAD NEWS. PERIOD Published: June 20, 2008 ::
This medication when taken immediately before bedtime has significantly reduced frequent urination during the night. Allows me to sleep better. Published: December 17, 2007 ::
This medication works ok but, i had to stop taking it due to severe side effects. I had dizzyness, trouble breathing, blurred vision, over all was very sick. I stopped taking it and i was fine. I wouldnt recommened this at all! Published: October 23, 2007 ::
Helped with frequency and urgency of urination but side effects of very very dry mouth, dry nose and lips. Don't know if anyone else has gotten this but I noticed my stomach has blown up. Published: January 12, 2008 ::
I have been taking Detrol LA for over 5 yrs and I recommend this drug. I have learned to deal with the side effects by sipping water during the day instead of waiting until I'm thirsty, and urinating ever 2 hours or so when I'm able. This greatly reduces accidents and painful urges as well as my fear of going out. I am able to hold it all night, although my bladder is painfully full in the morning! I cannot hold urine that long during the day, once I have the urge I can usually only hold it for another 20 minutes. I have occasional constipation but only when I don't sip water all day long. Dizzy spells are about 5 seconds or less, almost like a 'shift' and have decreased over time. I didn't know about the adverse affects to memory when I started taking this drug, so it explains why I've been worrying that I was developing Alzheimer's at age 45! It is awful! This is something I'll discuss with my doctor the next time I see her. In the meantime, I'll keep writing lists to help me remember. Overall, this was an amazing product from the start and I am able to miss a pill on occasion should I forget to take it or something comes up. I am going to try to take this pill every other day to see if I can reduce the side effects as I see some people don't take it everyday and still feel it's effective for them. I haven't tried any other medication and wouldn't change it at this point. Published: January 18, 2009 ::
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ENABLEX is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat the following symptoms due to a condition called overactive bladder:
You should not take once-daily ENABLEX if you have certain types of stomach problems, glaucoma, or have trouble emptying your bladder. Side effects of ENABLEX include blurred vision, and more commonly dry mouth, constipation, indigestion, and abdominal pain. Use caution when doing certain activities until you know how ENABLEX affects you.
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DETROL LA HAS CERTAINLY HAD AN ADVERSE AFFECT UPON MY MEMORY. WOULD LIKE MORE IN.FORMATION ON THIS SIDE AFFECT WHICH WAS NEVER MENTIONED PRIOR Published: September 10, 2008 ::