Fesoterodine Benefits & Uses

Fesoterodine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Incontinence

Other Benefits

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

Fesoterodine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Dosage range: 4 - 8 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Overactive Bladder Syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, Dosage range: 4 - 8 mg/day

Fesoterodine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fesoterodine is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Urine Retention

Mild

Dizziness
Drowsiness
Headache
Dry Mouth
पेट दर्द
Back Pain
Cough
Rash

Fesoterodine Related Warnings

Is the use of Fesoterodine safe for pregnant women?

Fesoterodine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Fesoterodine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Fesoterodine safe during breastfeeding?

Fesoterodine may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Fesoterodine, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Fesoterodine.

Moderate
What is the effect of Fesoterodine on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Fesoterodine on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Fesoterodine on the Liver?

Side effects of Fesoterodine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Fesoterodine on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Fesoterodine for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Fesoterodine with Other Drugs

Fesoterodine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Clarithromycin

Fesoterodine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fesoterodine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Constipation
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Fesoterodine

Is this Fesoterodine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Fesoterodine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Fesoterodine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Fesoterodine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Fesoterodine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Fesoterodine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fesoterodine

Taking Fesoterodine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Fesoterodine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fesoterodine with alcohol will be.

Unknown