Dezrol La 2 mg Capsule ER

Dezrol La 2 mg Capsule ER is an extended-release capsule that contains 2 mg of tolterodine in each capsule. Tolterodine is an antimuscarinic medicine used to help relax the bladder and reduce symptoms of overactive bladder. It is prescribed for urinary urgency, frequent urination, and urge incontinence. Dezrol La 2 mg Capsule ER is taken by mouth and is designed to release medicine gradually over time.

How it works: Tolterodine works by blocking certain signals that tell the bladder muscle to squeeze too often. In Dezrol La 2 mg Capsule ER, the extended-release capsule lets the 2 mg dose be released slowly so bladder control can improve over time.

The Dezrol La 2 mg Capsule ER is the lower-strength sibling of Dezrol La 4 mg Capsule ER, and it may be chosen when a doctor wants a gentler starting option or when a lower dose is better tolerated. Because it is extended-release, it is not meant to work like an immediate relief capsule; it provides steadier medicine levels through the day. Your prescriber may use this strength first or choose it if side effects are a concern.

• Overactive bladder
• Urgency to urinate
• Frequent urination
• Urge incontinence
• Bladder control symptoms

• Swallow Dezrol La 2 mg Capsule ER whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open the capsule.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• If you miss a dose, take the next dose at the usual time; do not double up.
• Do not use the capsule as a quick rescue medicine for sudden urinary symptoms.

Each Dezrol La 2 mg Capsule ER provides 2 mg of tolterodine. Your doctor decides whether this strength should be taken once daily or adjusted based on your symptoms, other medicines, and how well you tolerate treatment; the maximum daily dose depends on your medical situation and whether liver or kidney problems are present. Do not increase the dose on your own or switch to the 4 mg form without medical advice.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tolterodine may include:

• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness or tired feeling
• Upset stomach

• Use caution if you have bladder obstruction or trouble emptying your bladder.
• Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, especially narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Dezrol La 2 mg Capsule ER can cause dizziness or blurred vision; be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness and drowsiness.
• Report constipation, since anticholinergic medicines can make it worse.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of heart rhythm problems.
• Do not combine it with other medicines that strongly dry you out unless your prescriber approves it.

• Other anticholinergic medicines, which can increase dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, and some HIV medicines
• Certain bladder medicines that can add to anticholinergic effects
• Medicines that affect heart rhythm, which may raise the risk of rhythm problems
• Alcohol, which can worsen dizziness or drowsiness

Store Dezrol La 2 mg Capsule ER in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.