About tolterodin e l tartrate
Antimuscarinic bladder medicine
Used for
- Treats overactive bladder, including urgency, frequent urination, and urge incontinence.
Usual adult dose
Usually 2 mg twice daily; lower doses may be used for certain formulations or health conditions.
Common side effects
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
Important warnings
- May cause blurred vision or sleepiness; use caution with driving.
- Can worsen difficulty emptying the bladder.
- May worsen narrow-angle glaucoma.
- Seek urgent care for facial swelling or trouble breathing.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when clearly needed; human safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
It is unclear whether tolterodine passes into breast milk; breastfeeding use requires clinical assessment.
Interactions
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase tolterodine levels.
- Other medicines with anticholinergic effects may increase side effects.
- Medicines that prolong the heart rhythm may increase abnormal-heartbeat risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.