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Tolcontin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Overactive Bladder Syndrome. The alternative uses of Tolcontin have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tolcontin. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Tolcontin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tolcontin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Tolcontin has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tolcontin related warnings talks about Tolcontin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tolcontin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Glaucoma, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Tolcontin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Tolcontin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tolcontin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tolcontin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Tolcontin safe for pregnant women?
Tolcontin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Tolcontin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tolcontin safe during breastfeeding?
Tolcontin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tolcontin on the Kidneys?
Tolcontin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tolcontin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Tolcontin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Tolcontin on the Heart?
Side effects of Tolcontin rarely affect the heart.
Tolcontin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tolcontin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tolcontin habit forming or addictive?
Tolcontin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Tolcontin can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Tolcontin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Tolcontin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tolcontin
Taking Tolcontin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tolcontin
Taking Tolcontin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1215
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Detrol® (tolterodine tartrate)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Detrol® LA (tolterodine tartrate)
