Tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules
Read the Patient Information that comes with tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules before you start using it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your condition or your treatment. Only your doctor can determine if treatment with tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules is right for you.
What are tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules?
Tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules are a prescription medicine for adults used to treat the following symptoms due to a condition called overactive bladder:
Tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules did not help the symptoms of overactive bladder when studied in children.
What is overactive bladder?
Overactive bladder happens when you cannot control your bladder muscle. When the muscle contracts too often or cannot be controlled, you get symptoms of overactive bladder, which are leakage of urine (urge urinary incontinence), needing to urinate right away (urgency), and needing to urinate often (frequency).
Who should not take tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules?
Do not take tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules if:
What should I tell my doctor before starting tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules?
Before starting tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Other drugs can affect how your body handles tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules. Your doctor may use a lower dose of tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules if you are taking:
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them with you to show your doctor or pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.
How should I take tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules?
What are possible side effects of tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules?
Tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules may cause allergic reactions that may be serious. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue. If you experience these symptoms, you should stop taking tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules and get emergency medical help right away.
The most common side effects with tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules are:
Medicines like tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules can cause blurred vision, dizziness, and drowsiness.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules affect you.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
These are not all the side effects with tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules. For a complete list, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How do I store tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules?
General Information about tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not in the patient information leaflet. Only use tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules the way your doctor tells you. Do not share them with other people even if they have the same symptoms you have. They may harm them.
This leaflet summarizes the most important information about tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules that is written for health professionals. You can also call Viatris at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX).
What are the ingredients in tolterodine tartrate extended-release capsules?
Active ingredients: tolterodine tartrate
Inactive ingredients: sucrose, starch, hypromellose, ethylcellulose, medium chain triglycerides, oleic acid, gelatin, and FD&C Blue #2. 2 mg capsule also contains yellow iron oxide. Capsules have pharmaceutical grade printing ink that contains shellac glaze, titanium dioxide, propylene glycol, and simethicone.
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