Trospium is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat an overactive bladder. This page from the eMedTV Web site provides a more in-depth look at the medication, including dosing information, effects, and potential side effects.
Confusion, severe constipation, and allergic reactions are potentially serious side effects of trospium. As this eMedTV resource explains, however, most side effects are minor and either don't require treatment or can be treated easily.
Trospium is used for treating an overactive bladder in adults. This article from the eMedTV Web site further discusses what the drug is used for, describes its effects, and explains whether there are any off-label uses or uses in children.
The recommended trospium dosage for treating an overactive bladder is 20 mg twice a day. As this eMedTV Web page explains, however, trospium dosing for people over 75 years old or who have liver disease is usually lower (20 mg once daily).
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, pramlintide, and anticholinergic drugs may interact with trospium. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at the potentially negative consequences of these drug interactions with trospium.
Before taking trospium, let your doctor know if you have liver disease, digestive problems, or glaucoma. This eMedTV segment lists other conditions you should tell your doctor about and includes more precautions and warnings with trospium.
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