Trospium

Trospium is used for:

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Treating overactive bladder symptoms, such as incontinence, urgency, and frequency. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Trospium is an antispasmodic and antimuscarinic agent. It works by reducing muscle tone of the bladder which decreases urinary spasm and frequency.

Do NOT use Trospium if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Trospium
• you have stomach problems (eg, gastric retention), a history of difficulty urinating, blockage of the bladder, ulcerative colitis, muscle problems or weakness, or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Trospium :

Some medical conditions may interact with Trospium . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have liver or kidney problems or controlled narrow-angle glaucoma

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Trospium . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Trospium
• Halothane because the risk of its may be increased by Trospium

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Trospium may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Trospium :

Use Trospium as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Trospium by mouth on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.
• If you miss a dose of Trospium , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Trospium .

Important safety information:

• Trospium may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Trospium with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Trospium may cause dry mouth. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.
• Do not become overheated in hot weather or while you are being active; heatstroke may occur.
• Use Trospium with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Trospium should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Trospium while you are pregnant. It is not known if Trospium is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Trospium , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Trospium :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Blurred vision; constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth or eyes; headache; upset stomach.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty urination; rapid or irregular heartbeat.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include dry eyes; fast heartbeat.

Store Trospium at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Trospium out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Trospium , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Trospium is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Trospium . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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