Tolterodine is a medication that is used for treating symptoms of an overactive bladder, including leaking accidents and frequent urination. It works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder. Tolterodine, which is available by prescription, comes in a tablet form that is generally taken twice a day. Most people tolerate the drug well, but potential side effects can include dizziness, abdominal pain, and headache.
Tolterodine tartrate (
Detrol®) is a prescription medication approved for the treatment of
overactive bladder. Specifically, it is approved to help treat the following overactive bladder symptoms:
- Frequent urination (usually defined as needing to go more than eight times in 24 hours)
- Sudden, frequent urges to urinate
- Leaking accidents (known as urinary incontinence or urge incontinence).
Tolterodine is also available in a long-acting, once-daily tablet
(see Detrol LA for more information). This article refers to the short-acting form of tolterodine.
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with tolterodine. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of tolterodine include but are not limited to:
(Click Side Effects of Tolterodine to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
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