What is fesoterodine?
Fesoterodine reduces spasms of the bladder muscles.
Fesoterodine is used to treat overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and incontinence.
Fesoterodine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about fesoterodine?
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to fesoterodine or tolterodine (Detrol), if you have uncontrolled glaucoma, or if you have a blockage of the urinary tract, stomach, or intestines.
Before you take fesoterodine, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, urination problems, liver or kidney disease, myasthenia gravis, or severe constipation.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
Fesoterodine may cause blurred vision or impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Fesoterodine can decrease perspiration and you may be more prone to heat stroke.
Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of fesoterodine.
There are many other drugs that can interact with fesoterodine. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over the counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to any healthcare provider who treats you.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking fesoterodine?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to fesoterodine or tolterodine (Detrol), or if you have:
a blockage of the urinary tract (difficulty urinating);
a blockage in your stomach or intestines; or
untreated or uncontrolled glaucoma.
To make sure you can safely take fesoterodine, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
glaucoma;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
urination problems;
myasthenia gravis; or
severe constipation.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether fesoterodine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether fesoterodine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Fesoterodine is not for use in children.
Adults who are 75 years or older may be more likely to have side effects from this medication.