Comparing Solifenacin vs Tolterodine

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Solifenacin

Tolterodine

Prescription only

Prescribed for Overactive Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Frequency, Neurogenic Bladder, Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity. Solifenacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Overactive Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Frequency. Tolterodine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Solifenacin has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 207 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect.

Tolterodine has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Dry mouth (28.5%)
Constipation (18.8%)
Blurred vision (11.1%)
Tiredness (7.2%)
Headaches (6.8%)
Sore throat (5.8%)
Dizziness (5.3%)

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Dry mouth (23.4%)
Headaches (14.3%)
Constipation (7.8%)
Dry eyes (6.5%)
Tiredness (5.2%)
Dizziness (3.9%)
Irritability (3.9%)

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Drug Class

Urinary antispasmodics

Urinary antispasmodics

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	30 tablet
Strength	5 mg
Per unit^*	$0.66 - $4.18
Cost^*	$19.73 - $125.33

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Quantity	30 each
Strength	2 mg
Per unit^*	$2.62
Cost^*	$78.71

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Oral capsule, extended release
Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

68 hours

3.7 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with Solifenacin:

93 major drug interactions (300 brand and generic names)
384 moderate drug interactions (1653 brand and generic names)
20 minor drug interactions (403 brand and generic names)

A total of 384 drugs are known to interact with Tolterodine:

6 major drug interactions (67 brand and generic names)
358 moderate drug interactions (1411 brand and generic names)
20 minor drug interactions (405 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

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Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 19, 2004

March 25, 1998

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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