Detrol is a prescription drug that is used to treat overactive bladder symptoms. This page of the eMedTV Web site discusses the drug in greater detail, including in-depth information on its uses, dosing guidelines, potential side effects, and more.
Common Detrol side effects may include abdominal pain, constipation, and dry mouth. This page from the eMedTV archives lists other potential side effects that can occur with the drug, including serious reactions that should be reported to a doctor.
Weight gain is a potential side effect that may occur with the use of Detrol. This part of the eMedTV library discusses Detrol and weight gain in more detail and provides a list of lifestyle or dietary changes you can make to help combat this.
Constipation is considered a "classic" side effect of anticholinergic medications like Detrol. This eMedTV article offers more information on Detrol and constipation, and provides suggestions for constipation relief.
Dry mouth is the most common side effect reported with Detrol. This article from the eMedTV Web site contains more information on Detrol and dry mouth, explains how common the side effect is, and provides a list of suggestions for dry mouth relief.
Detrol is used for treating overactive bladder symptoms, such as frequent urination or urinary incontinence. This eMedTV article discusses these Detrol uses in more detail and explains whether the medicine is approved for use in children.
The usual starting Detrol dosage for treating an overactive bladder is 2 mg twice a day. This segment of the eMedTV library contains other Detrol dosing information, including a list of precautions and tips for those taking the medication.
Medications that may cause Detrol drug interactions include cyclosporine, pramlintide, and vinblastine. This eMedTV resource lists other drugs that may interact with Detrol and explains what may happen if these medicines are taken together.
Detrol may make preexisting glaucoma worse. This eMedTV Web page contains other important Detrol warnings and precautions, and includes a detailed list of possible side effects or complications that may occur with use of the medication.
A Detrol overdose may potentially cause severe constipation, dilated pupils, and dry mouth or eyes. This eMedTV Web page lists other symptoms that may occur as a result of a Detrol overdose and describes treatment options that are available.
Detrol may not be safe for pregnant women. This section of the eMedTV Web site further explores the link between Detrol and pregnancy, and describes the complications that occurred when the drug was given to pregnant mice and rabbits.
No studies have been conducted to see if Detrol passes through breast milk in humans. This eMedTV page provides more information on Detrol and breastfeeding, and describes the problems that occurred when the drug passed through breast milk in mice.
Detrol is not available in generic form at this time. This article on the eMedTV Web site further discusses when generic Detrol may become available and explains the difference between a generic drug and its "generic name."
