The Urology Center Glossary terms

Detrol LA:

Detrol LA (tolteradine) is a medication designed to help control overactive bladder symptoms and urinary incontinence. The medication is generally very effective with few side effects. However, the medication must be combined with additional behavioral type treatments, as directed by the urologist. Otherwise, the effectiveness of the medication will be reduced significantly.

Failure ... to thoroughly educate patients concerning ... Detrol is a common cause of ineffective treatment.

Failure on the part of physicians and nurses to thoroughly educate patients concerning the required dietary, exercise and behavioral changes necessary for the proper use of Detrol commonly results in ineffective treatment. Detrol is not useful for the treatment of pure stress urinary incontinence.

All medications have potential side effects and some medications should not be taken with other medications or should not be taken with certain medical conditions. Detrol should not be used in patients with uncontrolled narrow angle glaucoma and certain other conditions. Detrol should be used with caution in patients with gastroesophageal reflux.

(Please visit our Female Urology Center of Excellence for additional information.)