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.
Common side effects Detrol LA may include vision changes, abdominal pain, and drowsiness. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible side effects of the drug, including potentially serious problems that should be reported to a doctor right away.
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.
Detrol LA is used for treating overactive bladder symptoms like frequent urination and leaking accidents. This eMedTV resource discusses Detrol LA uses in more detail and explains whether the drug can be used in children as well as off-label uses.
For the treatment of an overactive bladder, the recommended Detrol LA dosage is 4 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page explains when a person may need a lower Detrol LA dose and provides a list of tips for when and how to take the medication.
Various medications can cause Detrol LA drug interactions, which this eMedTV segment lists. The potentially negative consequences these interactions can have are described, as are ways in which you and your healthcare provider can prevent them.
Detrol LA can cause blurred vision, dizziness, and drowsiness. This page from the eMedTV Web site lists other possible side effects and includes other important Detrol LA warnings and precautions that you should be aware of before starting the drug.
If you take too much Detrol LA, overdose symptoms may include dilated pupils, dry mouth, and dry eyes. This eMedTV resource lists other possible effects of a Detrol LA overdose and explains the treatment options that are available.
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.
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.
Generic Detrol LA is not expected to become available until September 2012, at the earliest. This eMedTV page lists factors that may delay the drug's availability and explains the difference between a generic version of a drug and its "generic name."
