Is Detrol LA Safe ?

USES: treatment of overactive bladder

Detrol is used to treat bladder conditions that cause the feeling of having to urinate immediately, urinate too often, or the inability to control urination.

Precautions for Detrol

• Detrol interacts with some other medicines, which include certain antibiotics and antifungal medicines. Tell your doctor if you are taking either of these types of medicines. Your doctor may want to lower your dosage of Detrol.
• Detrol may cause blurred vision.

Side Effects of Detrol

• Dry mouth
• Upset stomach
• Headache
• Constipation
• Dry eyes
• Sleepiness

The following reactions have been reported in patients who have taken Detrol since it has become available:

• Allergic reactions including swelling
• Rapid or abnormal heartbeat
• Accumulation of fluid in the arms and legs
• Hallucinations

It has not been determined if Detrol was the cause of these reactions.

Who Should Not Take Detrol

You should not take Detrol if you have any of the following conditions:

• Difficulty urinating due to a bladder blockage
• Gastric retention (Problems emptying the contents of the stomach)
• Uncontrolled glaucoma