Detrol LA

Note: The below information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of Detrol LA is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before you buy Detrol LA online.

What are Detrol LA?
Detrol LA help to control an overactive bladder, a chronic condition that can be improved with medication. Detrol LA may reduce the frequency of bathroom visits and may help to control wetting accidents.

What should I check before I use Detrol LA?
Please verify if you have any of the following conditions: difficulty passing urine, glaucoma, intestinal obstruction, kidney disease, liver disease, stomach problems like pyloric stenosis or reflux, or other problems with proper emptying of the contents of the stomach, an unusual or allergic reaction to Detrol LA, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives, pregnant or trying to get pregnant, breast-feeding.

How should I use Detrol LA?
Take Detrol LA tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. If you are taking the extended-release capsules, swallow them whole, do not crush, cut, or chew. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.

Contact your doctor regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What drug(s) may interact with Detrol LA?
Alcohol-containing beverages, atropine, bosentan, caffeine, cisapride, clarithromycin, cyclosporine, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluvoxamine, grapefruit juice, hyoscyamine, medicines for fungal infections, like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole or voriconazole, medicines for treating HIV infection or AIDS, metoclopramide, nefazodone, norfloxacin, omeprazole, oxybutinin, quinidine, quinine, scopolamine, tegaserod, troleandomycin, verapamil, vinblastine, warfarin, water pills (diuretics), zafirlukast.

On the questionaire needed to buy Detrol LA, inform of all medicines that you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also include if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check before starting or stopping any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from using Detrol LA?
Serious side effects are not common. Side effects that you should report to your doctor as soon as possible: any signs of an allergic reaction, like itching or hives, blurred vision or difficulty focusing vision, confusion, difficulty passing urine, severe dizziness.

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor if they continue or are bothersome): constipation, dry eyes, dry mouth, headache, mild dizziness or drowsiness, indigestion or stomach discomfort.

What should I watch for while taking Detrol LA?
It may take 2 or 3 months to notice the maximum benefit from Detrol LA. Your doctor may also recommend techniques that may help improve control of your bladder and sphincter muscles. Such techniques will help train you to need the bathroom less frequently.

You may get dizzy or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness until you know how Detrol LA affects you.

You may need to limit your intake tea, coffee, caffeinated sodas, and alcohol; these drinks may aggravate your symptoms. Keeping healthy bowel habits may lessen bladder symptoms. If you currently smoke, quitting smoking may help reduce irritation to the bladder muscle.

Detrol LA may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.

Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water, will help.

What if I overdose with Detrol LA?
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

What if I miss a dose of Detrol LA?
If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose on the regular schedule. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where can I keep my Detrol LA?
Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.