Tolstat 2mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Tolterodine (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Tolstat 2mg Tablet is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Tolstat 2mg Tablet is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food but take it at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine. Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, and headache. Drinking plenty of water might help you cope up with the side effects. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy or make your vision blurry so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Consumption of alcohol must be avoided as it can aggravate the side effects. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tolstat 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Dry mouth Dry eyes Constipation May cause dizziness and blurring of vision May make you feel sleepy or dizzy
Alcohol Warning
Tolstat 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeeding Warning
Tolstat 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Long-term use of Tolstat 2mg Tablet might reduce milk production.
Pregnancy Warning
Tolstat 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Interacting Medicines
Clotrimazole Fluconazole Itraconazole Ketoconazole
How it works
Tolstat 2mg Tablet is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
Quick Tips
Tolstat 2mg Tablet treats symptoms of an overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate and controlling urination. It can take up to 4 weeks before you see any improvement in your symptoms. Keep taking it as prescribed. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms. It may cause dizziness and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. Dry mouth, dry eyes, and constipation may occur as a side effect. Maintain good oral hygiene, drink water frequently, chew sugarless gum, and wear contact lenses with caution.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take for Tolstat 2mg Tablet to show its effect?
Symptoms may start improving within one week of starting Tolstat 2mg Tablet. Maximum benefits may be seen after 5-8 weeks of treatment. To maintain this improvement, your doctor may prescribe this medicine for a long term of up to 24 months.
What class of drug is Tolstat 2mg Tablet? Is it a diuretic?
Tolstat 2mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as muscarinic receptor blockers. It is not a diuretic; it is a urinary antispasmodic. This means that it relaxes the urinary bladder, decreasing spasm of the bladder wall. This further provides better control upon the release of urine and also increases storage volume of the bladder.
Can I just stop taking Tolstat 2mg Tablet?
Tolstat 2mg Tablet does not cure your condition but helps to control the symptoms of overactive bladder. Do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better. Your doctor will reassess your condition at regular intervals, like 6 months, to understand the duration for which you need to take Tolstat 2mg Tablet.
Can I crush the tablets of Tolstat 2mg Tablet and then take it?
No, do not crush or chew the tablets. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food. Take it exactly as directed by your doctor.
Can Tolstat 2mg Tablet be used in children?
Tolstat 2mg Tablet did not relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder in children, therefore, its use is not recommended for them.
Who should avoid taking Tolstat 2mg Tablet?
Patients with urinary retention (unable to pass urine), delayed emptying of the stomach or blocked intestinal tract (toxic megacolon, ulcerative colitis, pyloric stenosis) or uncontrolled high pressure in the eyes (narrow-angle glaucoma) should avoid this medication. Additionally, individuals with muscle diseases causing drooping eyelids, double vision, difficulty speaking and swallowing, and sometimes muscle weakness in the arms or legs (myasthenia gravis) should also avoid Tolstat 2mg Tablet.
I am having constipation because of which I want to discontinue Tolstat 2mg Tablet. Will I have any harmful effects?
Discontinuing Tolstat 2mg Tablet will not have any harmful effects, but the symptoms of overactive bladder may return. Talk to your doctor regarding constipation and you can stop the medicine if advised by the doctor.
Does Tolstat 2mg Tablet cause dementia?
It is unclear whether Tolstat 2mg Tablet can cause dementia. However, some reports suggest that when people with dementia were given Tolstat 2mg Tablet, their symptoms (confusion, disorientation and delusion) worsened.
