Tolterodine for Urinary Frequency User Reviews

• IC su...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2019

Detrol (tolterodine) "Being diagnosed with IC ( Interstitial Cystitis ) for the pass three to four years after having urinary urgency and frequency, so much so that I was unable to spend quality time with my family - fast forward to the prescription of " detrusitol " one ( 1 ) week ago I can finally plan that long awaiting overseas trip. This drug is a miracle in a pill form, it gives individual their live back. 100% worth it."

• Morag
• March 20, 2020

"The tolterodine tablets were great at first. No more latchkey incontinence. Am now on second month of taking them but I am so tired & without energy, nodding off at any time. I'm considering giving them up. Do I have to take them forever?"

• Eliza
• November 1, 2016

Detrol (tolterodine) "This medicine did not work for me at all. I can honestly say that the day I took it was one of the worst days of my life. I still had a very strong urge to urinate, but could not. I must have run to the bathroom twenty or thirty times that day, straining to push out a few drops, without being able to. It was a horrible feeling."

• itzme
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 21, 2013

Detrol LA (tolterodine) "62 year old male with overactive bladder symptoms for 15 years. Seems to be caused by nerve damage in lumbar vertebra. Was going to bathroom every twenty minutes. Taking Detrol LA for nine years allows me to extend that to, usually, three or four hours between bathroom visits. Down to once at night, used to go several times at night. It does have side effects, like dry mouth, sluggish thinking, and a few others, but the trade-off would be to spend my life hovering around a bathroom."

• Dee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2019

"I've been on tolterodine for 3 weeks now for my overactive bladder and it's not helped at all, if anything it's made it worse, not to mention side effects. Causes a very restless at night and they were suppose to help me sleep by stopping me urinating at night, not keeping me awake. Also I get constipation and dry mouth. I've stopped taking them for the last few days now and I feel better already. I slept great last night, well apart from having to get up 4 times for the toilet, but at least I get back to sleep straight away"

• Bella
• September 27, 2020

Detrol (tolterodine) "Third day on Detrol it’s working beautifully. I have slept through the night for the first time in years. I went out yesterday without wearing a pad. My initial copay was going to be $300 for 90day supply I put in for a tier exception with my insurance co. And was approved for copay if $5 for 90 day supply. So I am thrilled. So far only side effect is slight dry mouth."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2017

"Ive had MS since 2000. Over the past year my frequent urination was unbearable. I was going every 30 minutes. Going out was impossible. I has to wear depends at night. I got up about 8-10 times and had lots of accidents. I took OTC meds with no relief. I talked to my doctor who put me on tolterdine. Starting working right away with no side effects. I have my life back."

• Pat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2018

"I started Tolterodine 2mg ER 2-3 weeks ago. Started working within hours. Was happy, no more pads for a couple of days. But started leaking some but still it cut down on the rushes to bathroom. However even though it helped some and could go through night. Now the really bad part. I have splitting headaches ALL the time and feel very nauseous all the time. I am going to quit it now. On another hand, I had been taking Vesicare very successfully for 4 years until it stopped working. Now I'm back to square one. Anyone else experiencing this,?"

• oabsu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2021

"I've been taking the generic version of this drug for a few months now. I have got used to the dry mouth & eyes and it is only bad at night. I only notice a slight improvement in my symptoms though and I'm putting on weight really quickly. Anyone else have this happen? Normally my weight is fairly stable and since Xmas I've put on 5lbs."

• DiMurf
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 25, 2013

Detrol (tolterodine) "My insurance recently raised my cost for Detrol so I switched to Oxybutynin. I am going back to Detrol as soon as possible, as it worked much better for me with no side effects. The Oxybutynin caused moderate to severe stomach pain and and I was spending much of my morning in the bathroom. I will gladly pay the $69.00 as trade-off in cost was not worth the side effects of the less expensive medicine."

• Morg
• May 13, 2009

Detrol LA (tolterodine) "I could make it to the bathroom door, but could not even get into the bathroom when there was a small leakage of urine. That happened twice and while at my doctor's office for a routine visit I consulted with him. He sent me home with a seven day sample of Detrol LA 4mg capsules. I tried them 14 more days with my pharmacist. For me (a female age 84) this medication has been excellent. There may be side effects but they are easy to deal with compared to any of the other overactive bladder medications that I have studied about."

• Accid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2014

"I have been on tolterodine for about 9 days now and I haven't had the embarrassing accidents but during the day I still go a lot but not as often. On the other hand I am getting more sleep only getting up once compared to 5 times as I was use to. I do get mild headaches and really dry mouth but it is worth it to not have to locate the nearest facility every where I go."

• Miata...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 16, 2014

Detrol (tolterodine) "It worked beautifully, except severe memory problems developed. Have reduced by half to 20mg. Memory is back but I'm getting up at least 4 times per night. Before asking to change meds will try ending beverages after 7-8 pm."

• Linz
• July 28, 2017

"I've been on it for a couple days over a week maybe by like the 7th day I started feeling slightly bloated/sick on my stomach by the 9th day it made me feel like I had a stomach bug not to mention I haven't noticed any kind of bladder relief.. anyone else experience the upset stomach and diarrhea? Oh and yes extremely dry mouth."

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2009

Detrol (tolterodine) "For several years my BPH had me urinating several times a night, like every hour; not good for mental or physical health. After much complaining to my urologist, I finally got a resident that put me on Uroxatral and Detrol. I now get 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep, twilight morning enjoyment of the morning chorus, and a much improved outlook. Spring helps, too."

• lulub...
• August 5, 2016

"My doctor prescribed this for bladder pain, as an anti-spasmodic to reduce the bladder contractions. I suffer bouts of I.C. and can honestly say that this has saved me! I was curled-up in agony on the sofa for days on end, not able to function at all or even walk without pain. This drug gave me my life back. Yes, it does cause dry mouth and eyes (and I already have Sjogren's) but the pain subsided the same day I started taking it. I have lupus and fibro too, so am very wary of taking any type of drug, so just take it in half-doses. I am weaning off after less than a week now but will keep it handy for any future problems. I.C. pain is BRUTAL so this is amazing. It can also cause headache, but this is manageable if you keep well hydrated."

• Auberge
• February 21, 2017

"My bladdder wasn't emptying properly and so I was feeling uncomfortable all the time. It was affecting my life as when it was really bad I couldn't go out due to the pain. Took this and it worked almost straight the way I would give it 10 out of 10 for the way it worked, but and there is always a but, I got too many side effects ....difficulty swallowing, runny and blocked nose, head aches dizzyness and extreme tiredness, it was like having the flu. So sadly I have to stop it. This is the second one I've tried the other one was oxybutine but that was as bad I could not pass urine. So back to the drawing board."

• Anonymous
• October 26, 2009

Detrol (tolterodine) "Before using Detrol I was up 2-4 times a night to urinate, plus there was severe urgency. After taking Detrol for a little over a week, all of these conditions stopped. I do have some dry mouth, but it is more than acceptable considering not taking Detrol."

• Dani
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2019

"I have Painful Bladder Syndrome, where my bladder spasms and the pain is so sharp and severe that often I can't get out of bed. Even after using the restroom, the pain could continue for hours and it was starting to really affect my life. I am a 28 year old woman and I have been on this medication for 2 months. I have not experienced any of the side effects. However, the pain I was experiencing has reduced to almost nothing. I still get the spasms, but they are no where near as severe or as frequent. This medication has really helped my situation. With that, I have seen it affect my menstrual cycle. It often makes my periods heavier and last longer (10-12 days). So, some thing to keep in mind."

• Anonymous
• October 10, 2009

Detrol (tolterodine) "I love this medicine. It is so nice to not have that feeling of having to "go" all the time...especially when you are traveling. The one down side is sometimes I can't even tell when I have to go and have to push on my lower stomach to see if I do."

• Smile
• 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 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 meds:"

• Smkite
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2017

"I've been on it for almost a week, side effects are not fun. I am so tired, irritable, dry mouth and walk around like a zombie. Dr appointment Friday. Not sure if I should continue. Good news is I can fully empty bladder now, still have urgency, and some pain when try to hold and get to bathroom. Not sure if side effects will go away...."

• nhf
• March 24, 2013

"Ever since high school, I've had problems with having to go all the time. After almost 25 years suffering (and having gone to a urologist who found nothing), my PCP prescribed this. For me, it works even better than the manufacturer claims in its marketing."

• viola...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 11, 2021

"I have taken tolterodine for quite a few years now, they have been very good at controlling my urgency although. They cause a dry mouth, nose lining and dry eyes at times. Before taking tolterodine I didn't snore and now I snore every time I fall asleep . Not very ladylike !!!!"

• Anonymous
• December 19, 2009

Detrol (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!"