Tolterodine for Urinary Frequency User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Detrol, Detrol LA

Reviews for Tolterodine

Cou...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 10, 2017

"I have been on this med for a week now. The first couple of days were horrible, headaches, fatigue, and overall felt like a walking zombie, and on top of that, the drug didn't kick in until three days in. Day 7 now, and the drug has started working. I do not feel the overwhelming urge to pee myself during the day, which is wonderful. But I have my first appointment since starting it now, and I have to decide if the fatigue is worth it."

6 / 10

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Anonymous
December 19, 2009

Tolterodine "I used to have some leakage and sudden urges to urinate. Detrol has fixed all of that, but I have noted a strange side effect, I think it delays my period sometimes. I will go a week thinking I'm going to start my period, and I wait. One night I forget Detrol, and I have my period. Other than that, Detrol is a wonderful pill!"

9 / 10

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Smi...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 14, 2020

"I’ve been on the meds for 6 days. Of course, no relief since it takes 4 to 6 weeks. I did get dry mouth and constipation. This is because the meds relax your bladder and intestinal muscles. You are supposed to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day to offset side effects. Defeats the purpose of the meds."

3 / 10

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BGi...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 21, 2022

"I’m so thankful for this medication. I had to pee all the time, and the urge was unbearable. This medicine helped within a day or two, and after a week, I feel totally normal. Amazing. Thank goodness for modern medicine!"

9 / 10

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Les...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 21, 2021

Tolterodine "I used to wake up multiple times during the night and go to the restroom every two hours during the day. I started taking this, and now I finally sleep ALL night and less frequently. I had no side effects. It really worked great for me."

9 / 10

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sus...
November 2, 2009

Tolterodine "I started taking Vesicare for my overactive bladder, but it has stopped being as effective as it was for the past several years. My doctor gave me a sample of Detrol LA 5 days ago, and I've had side effects. I have had a terrible headache, fatigue, and just felt awful. Finally figured out that it correlated to when I started on the Detrol LA. I've called and asked to switch to another medicine. I can't function this way."

2 / 10

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Wor...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 22, 2021

"I was diagnosed with overactive bladder in early August and started a 2 mg dose for one week with no effect, then up to 4 mg for the last 11 days, and I can’t say I feel any difference. Sadly, I still have this constant urge to pee and I'm really not sure if I actually need to pee or not. The pharmacist says the bladder remains functional and I should feel the "real" need to pee when required. Maybe I can’t fully empty my bladder? So should I keep taking the medication for the recommended full effect after 4 weeks or just stop?"

4 / 10

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Anonymous
January 23, 2010

"I have been taking tolterodine for a few months, and it has been life-changing. Having a job where I can't visit the toilet at will meant that a sensitive bladder caused a lot of worry and distress. I feel I now have my life back. I can go for long walks, don't have to locate the nearest convenience at every venue I visit, and can have a day in the city without worrying about queues at the ladies. For the other contributor who said she felt they weren't as effective after a few months - keep them in the fridge. This sorted the same issue for me."

10 / 10

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Sch...
February 24, 2017

"I wake up every two hours at night to urinate. On the way to the bathroom, I am unable to hold it in. Thank God for Depends. I'm afraid to not take the med, but have to find something else. My insurance copay is $350.00 for a ninety-day supply."

5 / 10

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bdw...
September 14, 2009

Tolterodine "Took Flomax by itself. It worked a little but made me dizzy. Added Detrol LA, and everything worked a lot better but still got dizzy. Stopped Flomax for about 10 days and only took Detrol LA. Urgency slipped a little but was still good. Dizziness went away. Started Flomax again. Slight improvement but dizziness re-started. Detrol LA seems to be the best of the two."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
June 11, 2010

Tolterodine "52-year-old female with years of frequency, especially nighttime. Have been taking Detrol LA for 1.5 years at bedtime. Worked very well until recently when I started having to get up at night again. Doctor is prescribing Synvisc, but I'm not crazy about the idea of having to take it an hour before I can eat."

8 / 10

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can...
December 3, 2009

Tolterodine "53 yr female, started using Detrol LA 4 mg approximately 2.5 yrs ago. Also tried Enablex and Vesicare. Insurance company dropped Enablex and now is dropping Detrol. Main side effects are constipation, headache, dry mouth. Headache goes away after a few days. Have gradually decreased dosage to 1/2 capsule daily, then 1/2 capsule 2-3x per week. This has relieved side effects and am still pain-free. Hoping to get off medication entirely eventually."

8 / 10

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Gan...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 7, 2021

"First week of tolterodine was good except for the dry mouth and throat. But after that, the dry mouth and throat got too bad for me to continue taking this. I would rather get up 2 to 3 times at night to the restroom."

4 / 10

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Don...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
August 8, 2017

"Been on Detrol first, and insurance dropped it, so was put on tolterodine 4 mg, 2 times a day. All the bad side effects and dementia symptoms started. Feel that dose was too much, going to cut back to 1-4 mg a day until I see my doctor next month. He works 1 month and off 1 month-nice job, huh? Hope things go well for me."

1 / 10

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Mar...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 20, 2022

"Primary care physician started me on 2 mg. Didn't notice any side effects or help. 3 weeks later, urologist upped dosage to 4 mg. I am about 5 weeks on the 4 mg. So, 8 weeks total. Very small reduction in frequency and urgency, or pain in lower gut. I seem to have good days and bad days with it. Side effect for me is a bit of a spacey head."

5 / 10

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SAK...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 26, 2023

"Solved my problem of nighttime bladder pain, which caused sleep disorder. Unfortunately, it also has serious side effects. It paralyzed my intestinal tract so that even with laxatives I could not have a bowel movement. After a week, I developed acute diverticulitis and am now on serious antibiotics to clear up the infection. I understand constipation is not a common side effect."

2 / 10

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lol...
July 21, 2015

Tolterodine "More affordable than Vesicare. Tried a few different ones. Am on month 2 on Detrol. Love it, got my life back!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
July 8, 2008

Tolterodine "Detrol medicine is the best thing ever made, having frequent urination and leakage. It has helped me tremendously."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
April 8, 2013

Tolterodine "I think I would give up food before I would give up my Detrol. It has saved my social life. I was willing to pay $70 per month before I got better insurance."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
August 16, 2013

Tolterodine "I had Detrol and saw its effect in two days, but it gave me such an intense headache that I couldn't tolerate it."

5 / 10

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Not...
March 11, 2012

Tolterodine "Took it for 2 weeks, and my condition got worse. Not worth the side effects-dry eyes, mouth and skin, lethargic, and sleepy. Had to go 5-6 times a night and sometimes 10 times before lunch."

1 / 10

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ten...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 23, 2017

"Started taking tolterodine ER 4 mg capsule for overactive bladder. The first night I was up 6 times to pee. How long does it take for the medication to take effect?"

2 / 10

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Tea...
August 9, 2011

Tolterodine "Miracle medicine - where was it 8 years ago?"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
July 21, 2009

Tolterodine "I tried Detrol for overactive bladder, and it helped that problem. However, my headache increased, so my doctor changed me to Vesicare, which seems to be a little better."

5 / 10

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Ann...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 25, 2021

"This drug has calmed OAB right down, side effects are dry mouth, but water solves that. Now I can plan trips out again and exercise properly, it's great."

9 / 10

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