Detrol

Detrol is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of an overactive bladder in adults. Detrol belongs to a group of drugs called antimuscarinic medications, which help the bladder muscles to relax.

This medication comes in an immediate-release tablet form and is usually taken twice a day with or without food.

Common side effects of Detrol include dry mouth, dizziness, and headache.

Overactive Bladder OAB [1] Incontinence [2]

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Anyssa Garza, PharmD [3]

Citation:

"Detrol", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine. [4]

http://www.rxwiki.com/detrol [5]

Tolterodine [6]

Rx Company Link:

Pharmacia and Upjohn Company [7]

RxNorm ATC Ref:

Drugs for urinary frequency and incontinence [8]

Contributor:

Anyssa Garza, PharmD [3] Teresa Brucker, Pharm.D [9]

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Detrol is used for overactive bladder. It works by relaxing the bladder muscle. It helps prevent urine leaking and the urge to urinate frequently.

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