Detrol (Tolterodine)
Detrol (Tolterodine) is used to treat overactive bladder when urinary frequency or incontinence occurs. Detrol works by reducing the spasms of the muscles of the bladder, thereby reducing the chances of incontinence and helping to reduce the number of accidents that you may have or in some cases completely eliminate incontinence problems altogether. Before beginning the use of Detrol LA to help treat your overactive bladder it's important that you talk with your doctor or pharmacist so that you know about the full extent of any potential Detrol side effects as well as possible drug interactions from other prescription medications that you might be taking.
The side effects of Detrol LA are generally rather mild when they present themselves; if at all. The most common Detrol side effects that you might encounter include dry mouth, an upset stomach, blurred vision, joint pain, and headaches. It is possible that Detrol LA may produce more severe side effects such as hallucinations, chest pain, and difficulty urinating, though these severe side effects are rare; should any severe Detrol side effects occur, however, it's important that you seek medical help as soon as possible.
Having an open conversation with your doctor or pharmacist about Detrol (Tolterodine) before you begin taking it can help you have better understanding of the drug before you begin. This will not only give you more information about what you can expect, but it will also give you a better understanding of potential side effects so that you'll know what to look for, should you decide to continue to use the medication despite the consequential side effects.