Who can take tolterodine
Most adults (aged 18 years old and over) can take tolterodine.
Children aged 2 years and over can also take it, on the advice of their specialist.
Who may not be able to take tolterodine
Tolterodine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting it if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to tolterodine or any other medicine
- have problems digesting food, or have severe constipation
- have kidney or liver problems
- have myasthenia gravis, a rare condition that causes muscle weakness
- have an eye problem called angle closure glaucoma, as tolterodine can increase pressure in your eye
- are not able to pee or empty your bladder completely (urinary retention)
- have heart problems, including long QT syndrome, heart failure, irregular or slow heartbeats or cardiomyopathy
- have dementia or cognitive impairment – tolterodine may make this worse
- have a hiatus hernia
- have nerve damage that affects blood pressure, heart rate, sweating, pooing, peeing and digestion (autonomic neuropathy)
- have digestive problems such as heartburn and acid reflux
- are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding
- have a severe stomach or bowel condition, including a rare complication of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease called toxic megacolon
- have an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia)