Fesoterodine Side Effects

In Summary

Commonly reported side effects of fesoterodine include: xerostomia. Other side effects include: constipation. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

For the Consumer

Applies to fesoterodine: oral tablet extended release

In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by fesoterodine. In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

Major Side Effects

You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking fesoterodine:

• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• dry mouth

• Bladder pain
• bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
• bloody or cloudy urine
• body aches or pain
• burning while urinating
• chills
• cough
• decrease in frequency of urination
• decrease in urine volume
• difficult, burning, or painful urination
• difficulty in breathing
• difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
• dry eyes
• ear congestion
• fever
• frequent urge to urinate
• headache
• loss of voice
• lower back or side pain
• nasal congestion
• rapid weight gain
• runny nose
• sneezing
• sore throat
• tingling of the hands or feet
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• unusual weight gain or loss

Minor Side Effects

Some of the side effects that can occur with fesoterodine may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

• Acid or sour stomach
• back pain
• belching
• dry throat
• heartburn
• indigestion
• nausea
• rash
• sleeplessness
• stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
• trouble sleeping
• unable to sleep
• upper abdominal pain

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to fesoterodine: oral tablet extended release

Gastrointestinal

Most adverse events of dry mouth and constipation were mild to moderate in intensity.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal side effects at daily doses of 4 mg and 8 mg, respectively, have included dry mouth (18.8% vs. 34.6%), constipation (4.2% vs. 6.0%), dyspepsia (1.6% vs. 2.3%), nausea (0.7% vs. 1.9%), and upper abdominal pain (1.1% vs. 0.5%).^[Ref]

Immunologic

Immunologic side effects at daily doses of 4 mg and 8 mg, respectively, have included urinary tract infection (3.2% vs. 4.2%) and upper respiratory tract infection (2.5% vs. 1.8%).^[Ref]

Ocular

Ocular side effects at daily doses of 4 mg and 8 mg, respectively, have included dry eyes (1.4% vs. 3.7%).^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects at daily doses of 4 mg and 8 mg, respectively, have included dysuria (1.3% vs. 1.6%) and urinary retention (1.1% vs. 1.4%).^[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects at daily doses of 4 mg and 8 mg, respectively, have included cough (1.6% vs. 0.9%) and dry throat (0.9% vs. 2.3%).^[Ref]

General

General side effects at daily doses of 4 mg and 8 mg, respectively, have included peripheral edema (0.7% vs. 1.2%).^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects at daily doses of 4 mg and 8 mg, respectively, have included back pain (2.0% vs. 0.9%).^[Ref]

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects at daily doses of 4 mg and 8 mg, respectively, have included insomnia (1.3% vs. 0.4%).

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects at daily doses of 4 mg and 8 mg, respectively, have included increases in alanine aminotransferase (ALT, 0.5% vs. 1.2%) and gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT, 0.4% vs. 1.2%).

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects at daily doses of 4 mg and 8 mg, respectively, have included rash (0.7% vs. 1.1%). Postmarketing dermatologic side effects have included pruritus and urticaria.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

The increase in heart rate correlates with increasing dose. In one study, the mean increase in heart rate associated with a dose of 4 mg/day and 28 mg/day of fesoterodine was 3 beats/minute and 11 beats/minute, respectively, compared to placebo.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular side effects have included increases in heart rate.^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Angioedema of the face, lips, tongue, and/or larynx has been reported with fesoterodine. In some cases angioedema occurred after the first dose. Angioedema associated with upper airway swelling may be life-threatening. If involvement of the tongue, hypopharynx, or larynx occurs, fesoterodine should be promptly discontinued and appropriate therapy and/or measures to ensure a patent airway should be promptly provided.

Not all side effects for fesoterodine may be reported. You should always consult a doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice. Side effects can be reported to the FDA here.

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