Tolterodine for Urinary Frequency User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Detrol, Detrol LA

Tolterodine has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 48 reviews for the treatment of Urinary Frequency. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Tolterodine

Maggie
February 24, 2020

"I've been taking this for a few months I've developed terrible rib pain I have fibromyalgia sometimes I don't know what pain comes from where. But the rib pain has been horrible and so has the constipation which I never had. Sleepy all the time"

5 / 10

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Court
Taken for less than 1 month
May 10, 2017

"I have been on this med for a week now. The first couple days were horrible, headaches, fatigue and overall felt like a walking zombie, and on top of that the drug didn't kick in until three days in. Day 7 now and the drug has started working. I do not feel the overwhelming urge to pee myself during the day which is wonderful. But I have my first appointment since starting it now and I have to decide if the fatigue is worth it."

6 / 10

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BGirl
Taken for less than 1 month
April 21, 2022

"I’m so thankful for this medication. I had to pee all the time and the urge was unbearable. This medicine helped within a day or two and after a week, I feel totally normal. Amazing. Thank goodness for modern medicine!"

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Buya
Taken for 10 years or more
December 9, 2023

"Male 61. In my early thirties, I was diagnosed with an overactive bladder condition. Morning to noon, I have to empty my bladder every 1-2 hours. Afternoon till bedtime, every 2-3 hours. Twice during the night. Taking Tolterodine 4mg daily at bedtime for more than 25 years. Daytime, I need to empty the bladder every 4-5 hours and once at night. No side effects."

10 / 10

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Less...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 21, 2021

Detrol LA (tolterodine) "I used to wake up multiple times during the night and going to the restroom every two hours during the day. I started taking this and now I finally sleep ALL night and less frequently. I had no side effects. It really worked great for me."

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Schei...
February 24, 2017

"I wake up every two hours at night to urinate. On the way to the bathroom I am unable to hold it in. Thank God for Depends. I'm afraid to not take the med, but have to find something else. My insurance co pay is $350.00 for a ninety day supply."

5 / 10

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susan
November 2, 2009

Detrol LA (tolterodine) "I started taking Vesicare for my Overactive Bladder but it's has stopped being as effective as it was for the past several years. My doctor gave me a sample of Detrol LA 5 days ago and I've had side effects. I have had a terrible head-ache, fatigue, and just felt awful. Finally figured out that it correlated to when I started on the Detrol LA. I've called and asked to switch to another medicine. I can't function this way."

2 / 10

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Anonymous
January 23, 2010

"I have been taking tolterodine for a few months and it has been life changing. Having a job where I can't visit the toilet at will meant that a sensitive bladder caused a lot of worry and distress. I feel I now have my life back...I can go for long walks, don't have to locate the nearest convenience at every venue I visit and can have a day in the city without worrying about queues at the Ladies. For the other contributor who said she felt they weren't as effective after a few months - keep them in the fridge. This sorted the same issue for me."

10 / 10

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bdwebe
September 14, 2009

Detrol LA (tolterodine) "Took Flomax by itself. It worked a little but made me dizzy. Added Detrol LA and everything worked a lot better but still got dizzy. Stopped Flomax for about 10 days and only took Detrol LA. Urgency slipped a little but was still good. Dizziness went away. Started Flomax again. Slight improvement but dizziness re-started. Detrol LA seems to be the best of the two."

8 / 10

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canda...
December 3, 2009

Detrol LA (tolterodine) "53 yr female, started using Detrol LA 4 mg approximately 2.5 yrs ago. Also tried Enablex and Vesicare. Insurance company dropped Enablex and now is dropping Detrol. Main side-effects are constipation, headache, dry mouth. Headache goes away after a few days. Have gradually decreased dosage to 1/2 capsule daily, then 1/2 capsule 2-3x per week. This has relieved side-effects and am still pain-free. Hoping to get off medication entirely eventually."

8 / 10

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Worry...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 22, 2021

"I was diagnosed with overactive bladder early August and started 2mg dose for one week with no effect then up to 4mg for the last 11 days & I can’t say I feel any difference. Sadly, I still have this constant urge to pee & really not sure if I actually need to pee or not. Pharmacists says the bladder remains functional & I should feel the « real » need to pee when required. Maybe I can’t fully empty my bladder? So should I keep taking the medication for the recommended full effect after 4 week or just stop?"

4 / 10

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Anonymous
June 11, 2010

Detrol LA (tolterodine) "52 year old female with years of frequency, especially nighttime. Have been taking Detrol LA for 1.5 years at bedtime. Worked very well until recently when I started having to get up at night again. Doctor is prescribing Synvasc but I'm not crazy about the idea of having to take it an hour before I can eat."

8 / 10

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Gano
Taken for less than 1 month
January 7, 2021

"First week of tolterodine was good except for the dry mouth and throat. But after that the dry mouth and throat got too bad for me to continue taking this. I would rather get up 2 to 3 times at night to the restroom."

4 / 10

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Dont...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
August 8, 2017

"Been on detrol first and insurance dropped it so was put on tolterdine 4 mg 2 times a day all the bad side effects and dementia symptoms started feel that dose was too much going to cut back to 1- 4 mg a day till I see my doctor next month he works 1 month and off 1 month /nice job huh/ hope things goes well for me"

1 / 10

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Marsi...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 20, 2022

"Primary care Physician started me on 2 mgs. Didn't notice any side effects or help. 3 weeks later Urologist upped dosage to 4 mg. I am about 5 weeks on the 4 mg. So 8 weeks total. Very small reduction in frequency and urgency, or pain in lower gut. I seem to have good days and bad days with it. Side effect for me is a bit of spacy head,"

5 / 10

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SAK
Taken for less than 1 month
May 26, 2023

"Solved my problem of night time bladder pain which caused sleep disorder. Unfortunately, it also has serious side effects. It paralyzed my intestinal tract so that even with laxatives I could not have bowel movement. After a week I developed acute diverticulitis and am now on serious antibiotics to clear up the infection. I understand constipation is not a common side effect."

2 / 10

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loladk
July 21, 2015

Detrol (tolterodine) "More affordable than Vesicare. Tried a few different ones. Am on month 2 on Detrol. Love it, got my life back!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
July 8, 2008

Detrol (tolterodine) "Detrol medicine is the best thing ever made, having frequent urination and leakage. It has helped me tremendously."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
April 8, 2013

Detrol (tolterodine) "I think I would give up food before I would give up my Detrol. It has saved my social life. I was willing to pay $70 per month before I got better insurance."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
August 16, 2013

Detrol (tolterodine) "I had Detrol and saw its effect in two days..but it gave me such intense headache that I couldn't tolerate it."

5 / 10

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Not...
March 11, 2012

Detrol LA (tolterodine) "Took it for 2 weeks and my condition got worse. Not worth the side effects--dry eyes, mouth and skin, lethargic and sleepy. Had to go 5-6 times a night and sometimes 10 times before lunch."

1 / 10

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tenn-...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 23, 2017

"Started taking Tolterodine ER 4 mg capsule for overactive bladder The first night I was up 6 times to pee. How long does it take for medication to take affect."

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Teafor
August 9, 2011

Detrol LA (tolterodine) "Miracle medicine - where was it 8 years ago?"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
January 20, 2012

Detrol LA (tolterodine) "The side effects were intolerable and it was not effective in minimizing bladder spasms with resulting leakage/incontinence."

4 / 10

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Anonymous
July 21, 2009

Detrol (tolterodine) "I tried Detrol for overactive bladder, and it helped that problem. However, my headache increased so my doctor changed me to Vesicare which seems to be a little better."

5 / 10

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