Ditropan XL Drug Interactions (Cont.)

Ditropan XL Interactions Explained

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Ditropan XL is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
 
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
Taking Ditropan XL with an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor can make both medications less effective. Your healthcare provider may need to monitor you more closely and adjust your dose of these medications.
 
Anticholinergic Medications
Taking an anticholinergic medication with Ditropan XL (which is also an anticholinergic medication) can increase your risk of Ditropan XL side effects, such as dry mouth, constipation, dry eyes, or difficulty passing urine.
 
Certain Antifungals or Antibiotics
Some antibiotic or antifungal medications may increase the level of Ditropan XL in your blood. Your healthcare provider may recommend that you take a lower Ditropan XL dosage if you are taking certain antibiotics or antifungals.
 
Pramlintide (Symlin)
Both pramlintide and anticholinergic medications (including Ditropan XL) can slow the movement of food through the digestive tract. Taking them together can increase the risk of constipation or nausea. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
 
Protease Inhibitors
Protease inhibitors may increase the level of Ditropan XL in your blood. Your healthcare provider may recommend that you take a lower Ditropan XL dosage if you are taking a protease inhibitor.
 

Final Thoughts on Ditropan XL Drug Interactions

It is possible that not every Ditropan XL drug interaction was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about drug interactions with Ditropan XL that may apply to your situation.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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