Detrusitol is a treatment that’s commonly used to treat urinary urgency and urinary incontinence. It can be taken as a regular tablet or as an XL capsule.
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Detrusitol is a treatment that’s used to treat both urinary urgency and urinary incontinence.
Urinary urgency is the sudden need to pass urine, which for a lot of people can result in them urinating before they have actually been able to reach the toilet. Incontinence is slightly different as this is the unwanted passage of urine triggered by a sudden surge of pressure, which is usually caused by sneezing or laughing.
There are a number of factors that can lead to urgency and incontinence, including your lifestyle, if you drink a large amount of alcohol or caffeine, or if you don’t drink enough fluids. It can also be caused by some medications or underlying conditions like urinary tract infections. There are also physical factors that could contribute such as pregnancy.
Detrusitol is able to combat the effects of urinary urgency and incontinence by relaxing the detrusor muscle around the bladder. It can be taken both as a regular film-coated tablet and also as an XL capsule. The XL capsule contains a higher dose and is not designed to be taken as regularly as the tablet.
How does Detrusitol work?
When you experience urgency or incontinence, it’s due to certain signals being transmitted from the brain to muscle walls which surround the bladder. When this happens, it can result in unpredictable bladder contractions, and this may lead to the unwanted passage of urine.
When you take Detrusitol, the active ingredient tolterodine affects these signals and blocks them from being passed from the brain to the walls of the bladder by blocking receptors called muscarinic (or cholinergic) receptors that are found on the surface of the muscle cells. In doing this, you reduce the symptoms of urgency and incontinence.
What doses of Detrusitol are there?
Detrusitol is available in 1mg, 2mg and 4mg doses. Adults tend to take 2mg each morning and 2mg every night, with a gap of 12 hours between doses.
If you experience kidney or liver disease, or if you get side effects, our clinician can bring your dose down to 1mg per day.
The 4mg dose is a modified release tablet that you take just once a day, so it’s a convenient option. It’s also a strong dosage option if you’re prone to dry mouth, which is less common with the 4mg dose than the 2mg tablet.
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How to take Detrusitol
The way that you take Detrusitol will depend on the dosage prescribed to you by our clinician. Generally speaking, people usually take a 2mg tablet, twice a day. This can be reduced to 1mg a day if you have some kind of kidney or liver condition, or if you experience troublesome side effects to the treatment. The tablets are designed for oral use and should be swallowed whole.
There are also the XL capsules that contain 4mg. These should be taken orally and should be swallowed whole, not chewed. Our clinician will again prescribe you a recommended dosage, but these are usually only taken once a day.
How long does it take Detrusitol to work?
Detrusitol is an ongoing treatment, but it usually starts to have an effect within four weeks. Tolterodine can affect the amount of urine that stays in the bladder so monitoring this before you start the medication is important. It’s normal for a little bit of urine to stay in your bladder, but too much of it increases your risk of developing a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Generally, our clinician will be able to guide you on how long the treatment should last. You’re unlikely to see immediate effects from the medication because your bladder needs time to adapt. A review of how effective Detrusitol is will take place two to three months after use.
What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Detrusitol?
If you make a mistake when taking Detrusitol, for instance if you miss a dose, then you should speak to our clinician for advice. You should not make up for a missed dose by taking more the next time round.
If you accidently take too much Detrusitol then you should contact a clinician or a medical professional immediately.
Detrusitol should also not be ingested by children. If this does happen, you should seek medical assistance immediately.
When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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FAQ: Detrusitol
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How is Detrunorm different from other treatments for urinary incontinence?
Answer:
A lot of treatments for urinary incontinence are focused on lifestyle changes, like bladder training, pelvic floor exercises, losing weight if you are overweight and using incontinence products. These changes can help with managing incontinence but may not be enough for your symptoms.
If both lifestyle changes and tablets have failed to control your urinary incontinence, you may want to look into surgery. There are a few different types of surgery for urinary incontinence. They’re a permanent solution, which can be a benefit or a drawback depending on if you like the results.
Is Detrunorm similar to any other treatments?
Answer:
There are a few other antimuscarinic drugs used for urinary incontinence, like Oxybutynin and Fesoterodine. These are in the same class of drugs, so they work in a very similar way.
But since they all have different active ingredients, one might suit you better than another. If you’re interested in treating your urge incontinence, talk to our clinicians about your symptoms. We can help you find the perfect option for you.
How effective is Detrunorm?
Answer:
Detrunorm tablets have strong results for improving urinary incontinence. A review of a number of studies found it was effective for treating incontinence, regardless of whether it was caused by problems with the nerves or brain. It’s suitable to use long-term, and has a lower rate of side effects than other drugs used for incontinence like Oxybutynin.
To make your Detrunorm treatment work even better, there are a few things you can do. Avoiding caffeinated drinks helps stop your symptoms from getting worse. Doing pelvic floor exercises can also help with managing your incontinence, by strengthening your muscles.
Do I need a prescription for Detrunorm?
Answer:
Yes, you can only get Detrunorm tablets on prescription. It’s only suitable for people with urge incontinence, so a clinician will need to make sure it’s right for you. We can help you figure out if Detrunorm might suit you when you talk to us.
We’ll let you know your options, and if you pick Detrunorm, we’ll write an electronic prescription and have your medication sent to you.
Why should I buy Detrunorm online with Treated?
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