Information for Caregivers
You may know someone who has overactive bladder (OAB). If you do, he or she is not alone. And there are ways to help.
Here are some things you can do to help your friend or loved one with their bladder control problem:
- Help the person you care about find out the facts about OAB. Like the fact that it is a medical condition that is not a normal part of aging. Visit the About Overactive Bladder section to read more.
- Encourage your friend or loved one to talk to a doctor about their OAB symptoms today. Get tips for making the most of your doctor's visit.
- Explore treatment options for OAB. The person you care about does not need to just put up with the symptoms of OAB. There is proven treatment that can help. DETROL LA is the brand doctors prescribe most for OAB symptoms.* And, your friend or loved one can also make small changes in their daily life to help manage their symptoms. Visit these sections to learn more:
Benefits of DETROL LA
The person you care about may benefit from treatment with DETROL LA. This overactive bladder medicine:
- Helps calm the bladder muscle that causes frequent, sudden urges
- Works for up to 24 hours to help reduce symptoms all day and all night.†
- Is easy to take—just one pill, once a day, any time of day, with or without food, reduces OAB symptoms for 24 hours
*IMS Health National Prescription Audit (NPA), based on total prescriptions from October 2001 to February 2007.
†Individual results may vary.
DETROL® LA (tolterodine tartrate extended release capsules) treats the symptoms of overactive bladder (leaks, strong sudden urges to go, going too often).
You should not take DETROL LA if you have certain types of stomach problems, glaucoma, or if you have trouble passing urine. The most common side effect is dry mouth. Other side effects may include headache, constipation, and abdominal pain.
DETROL LA has both benefits and risks. There may be other options. Ask your doctor if DETROL LA is right for you.
To learn more about DETROL LA, please see Full Prescribing and Patient Information.
The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient.
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