Headache, dry mouth, and constipation are the most common side effects that have been reported with Detrol. Side effects that are less common (occurring in 1 to 4 percent of people) include fatigue, diarrhea, and drowsiness. Certain side effects of Detrol, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and require immediate medical attention, such as difficulty passing urine, arrhythmia, and severe constipation.
An Introduction to Detrol Side Effects
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with
Detrol® (
tolterodine tartrate); 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.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Detrol. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Detrol side effects with you.)
Possible Detrol Side Effects
Detrol has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and are then compared to side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
In these studies, the most common side effects of Detrol included:
Other common Detrol side effects, occurring in 1 to 4 percent of people, included:
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