How a Healthy Bladder Works
Each time you eat and drink, your body absorbs liquids. The kidneys filter out waste and make urine. The urine is stored in your bladder. Nerves tell the brain when the bladder is full. That’s when you get the feeling that you need to go to the bathroom.
A normal bladder muscle sends a strong signal when it’s full
The
normal bladder muscle expands like a balloon to hold a cup or two of urine. As it
fills, it sends stronger and stronger signals that it’s time to go. When you
feel ready, you walk to the bathroom. Then you give your bladder the OK to go.
An overactive bladder muscle sends “false alarms” before it’s full
The overactive bladder muscle doesn’t wait until
it’s full to send an urgent signal. It can sound emergency “false alarms”
again and again. That can cause those strong sudden urges to urinate. And may even
lead to an accident.
There is a medication that can help your overactive bladder symptoms
DETROL LA can help calm your bladder all day and
all night, with fewer strong sudden urges to go.* So you can worry less about accidents
and not have to rush to the bathroom as much.
*Individual results may vary.
DETROL® LA (tolterodine tartrate extended release capsules) treats the symptoms of overactive bladder (leaks, strong sudden urges to go, going too often).
You should not take DETROL LA if you have certain types of stomach problems, glaucoma, or if you have trouble passing urine. The most common side effect is dry mouth. Other side effects may include headache, constipation, and abdominal pain.
DETROL LA has both benefits and risks. There may be other options. Ask your doctor if DETROL LA is right for you.
To learn more about DETROL LA, please see Full Prescribing and Patient Information.
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