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A member asked:

Hi, i took tolterodine 4mg (extended release) for about a month to treat my overactive bladder symptoms. its been 2 and a half weeks i stopped taking ?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Can be effective: Tolterodine can be very effective for overactive bladder but it only treats symptoms. If it doesn't work well enough, or if you have side effects such as severe constipation, it should probably be stopped.

Answered 11/20/2018

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