There’s a risk for allergic reaction if you are allergic to one or more of the ingredients in Detrol LA, including tolterodine tartrate (active ingredient), sucrose, gelatin, dye, starch, and FD&C Blue #2. Allergic reaction may lead to
- swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue, face, ankles, feet, and hands;
- rash, hives, general itchiness;
- difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, chest pain, irregular heartbeat;
- disorientation, memory problems, hallucinations, and confusion;
- vertigo, severe dizziness; and
- painful urination.
There’s also a risk for adverse drug interaction with over-the-counter or prescription medications and supplements. To reduce the risk of serious drug interactions when taking Detrol LA, tell your doctor if you are taking dietary or herbal supplements, vitamins, and prescription medications. It’s especially important to tell your doctor if you are taking one or more of the following:
- clarithromycin (Biaxin)
- erythromycin (E-mycin, Ery-Tab)
- fluconazole (Diflucan)
- itraconazole (Sporanox)
- ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Although Detrol LA is approved for use in adults, older adults do have an increased risk for kidney or liver problems in older adult, especially when taking higher doses of Detrol LA.