Detrol is the brand name for the medicine tolterodine tartrate. Drugs.com explains that Detrol is prescribed to reduce muscle spasms of the bladder muscles. This is helpful in treating overactive bladder symptoms, including urinary frequency, urgency and incontinence, as indicated by Drugs.com. As with any medication, Detrol has the potential for side effects.
Most Common Side Effects
eMedTV.com indicates that the most common side effects include dry mouth, occurring in 35 percent of people, headache and constipation, occurring in up to 7 percent of users, vertigo in up to 5 percent of individuals and abdominal pain in up to 5 percent of users.
Less Common Side Effects
Other side effects that occur in fewer than 1 to 4 percent of cases, as identified by eMedTV.com, include chest pain, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, painful urination, dry skin, joint pain, drowsiness, weight gain, secondary infection, dry eyes and difficulty focusing the eyes.
Serious Side Effects
Detrol may cause serious side effects in some instances. eMedTV.com suggests that these occur in fewer than 1 to 4 percent of cases. Examples of side effects include severe constipation, worsening of glaucoma, trouble passing urine, confusion and irregular heartbeat. The Mayo Clinic also suggests that some cases individuals may experience hallucinations or extreme confusion.
Allergic Reaction
The Mayo Clinic points out that some individuals may experience a sensitivity or allergy to Detrol. The symptoms can be severe and potentially fatal, including hives, rash, itching, trouble breathing, swelling of the face, swelling of the throat, swelling of the tongue and swelling of the lips.
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