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(These are common indications for Detrol LA. There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).
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What is the most important information I should know about
Detrol LA:
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Detrol LA may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Detrol LA. Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather. Detrol LA may increase the risk of heat stroke because it may decrease sweating. Drink plenty of fluid of maintain adequate hydration.
Drug Uses:
Detrol LA relieves spasms of the bladder. Detrol LA capsules are once daily extended release capsules indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency. Detrol LA may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Who should not take Detrol LA:
Do not take Detrol LA if you have
- a blockage of the urinary tract (difficulty urinating); or
- a blockage in the intestines.
Before taking Detrol LA, tell your doctor if you have
- liver disease;
- kidney disease; or
- glaucoma.
You may not be able to take Detrol LA, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above. Detrol LA is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Detrol LA will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Detrol LA without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Detrol LA will harm a nursing infant. Do not take Detrol LA without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How Taken:
Detrol LA comes as a tablet and an extended-release (long-acting) capsule to take by mouth. The tablet is usually taken twice a day. The extended-release capsule is usually taken once a day with liquids. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Detrol LA exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or open the long-acting capsules (Detrol LA). Swallow them whole. They are specially formulated to slowly release the medication in your body.
Warnings/Precautions:
Do not take Detrol LA if you have a blockage of the urinary tract (difficulty urinating); or a blockage in the intestines. Before taking Detrol LA, tell your doctor if you have liver disease; kidney disease; or glaucoma. You may not be able to take Detrol LA, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above. Detrol LA is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Detrol LA will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Detrol LA without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Detrol LA will harm a nursing infant. Do not take Detrol LA without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Detrol LA may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Detrol LA. Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather. Detrol LA may increase the risk of heat stroke because it may decrease sweating. Drink plenty of fluid to maintain adequate hydration.
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
Possible Side Effects:
If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking Detrol LA and seek emergency medical attention. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Detrol LA and talk to your doctor if you experience
- dry mouth,
- dryness of the eyes,
- blurred vision or large pupils,
- upset stomach,
- headache,
- constipation,
- difficulty urinating,
- drowsiness, or
- dizziness.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Other drugs will affect Detrol LA:
Before taking Detrol LA, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- clarithromycin (Biaxin) or erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, E.E.S., P.C.E., others);
- ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), or miconazole (Monistat);
- cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); or
- vinblastine (Velban).
You may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Detrol LA may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicine unless your doctor approves. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Detrol LA. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
Storage:
Store at controlled room temperature 20 to 25 degrees C (68 to 77 degrees F).
Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of Detrol LA overdose are not known but might include restlessness, tremor, irritability, seizures, delirium, hallucinations, flushing, fever, nausea, vomiting, a fast heartbeat and possibly coma.
More Information:
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Detrol LA may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Detrol LA. Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather. Detrol LA may increase the risk of heat stroke because it may decrease sweating. Drink plenty of fluid to maintain adequate hydration.
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