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Detrol LA is drug that can be prescribed to treat an overactive bladder. This page on the eMedTV site describes Detrol LA in more detail and offers more information on how it works, its effects, and when and how to take the medication.
No studies have been conducted on whether Detrol LA passes through breast milk in humans. This eMedTV segment discusses the possible link between Detrol LA and breastfeeding, and explains the importance of communicating with your doctor.
Constipation is one of the most common side effects reported with Detrol LA. This article from the eMedTV library discusses Detrol LA and constipation in more detail and explains how common this side effect is with this overactive bladder medication.
Certain side effects may occur with the use of Detrol LA, and dry mouth appears to be one of them. This eMedTV article explains how common this side effect is based on clinical studies and provides a list of suggestions for dry mouth relief.
At this time, the full risks of using Detrol LA during pregnancy are not known. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Detrol LA and pregnancy and also describes the problems that were seen when the drug was given to pregnant animals.