Precautions and Warnings With Fesoterodine

There are numerous precautions and warnings with fesoterodine to be aware of before starting treatment, including information on who should not use this drug. You should not take fesoterodine if you have urinary retention, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, or a condition that slows the emptying of food from your stomach. Before starting fesoterodine, let your healthcare provider know about all other medical conditions you have.

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Fesoterodine?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking fesoterodine fumarate (Toviaz™) if you have:
 
  • Liver disease, including liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
  • Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
  • Glaucoma
  • Digestive problems (especially those than involve slow emptying of food from the stomach)
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Difficulty passing urine
  • An enlarged prostate (also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH)
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
  • Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Breastfeeding.
     
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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