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What is Ditropan and why is it prescribed? Ditropan relaxes the bladder muscle and reduces spasms. It is used to treat the urgency, frequency, leakage, incontinence, and painful or difficult urination caused by a neurogenic bladder. Ditropan can cause heat prostration in high temperatures. If you live in a hot climate or will be exposed to high temperatures, take appropriate precautions. How should you take Ditropan? Follow your doctors directions for taking Ditropan. Ditropan may be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed. Ditropan can make your mouth dry. Sucking hard candies or melting bits of ice in your mouth can remedy the problem. Ditropan tablets and syrup must be taken 2 or 3 times a day. Ditropan XL, a long-acting form of the drug, is available for once-a-day dosing. Ditropan XL tablets should be swallowed whole with plenty of fluid. Do not chew, crush, or break them. If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at once. Keep Ditropan in a tightly closed container and store it at room temperature. Protect the syrup from direct light. Are there any Ditropan side effects? Ditropan side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Ditropan side effects may include constipation, decreased production of tears, decreased sweating, difficulty falling or staying asleep, dilation of the pupil of the eye, dim vision, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, eye paralysis, hallucinations, impotence, inability to urinate, nausea, palpitations, rapid heartbeat, rash, restlessness, suppression of milk production, and weakness. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Ditropan? If Ditropan is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Ditropan with alcohol or sedatives such as Halcion or Restoril because increased drowsiness may occur. You should also check with your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Alendronate (Fosamax), Etidronate (Didronel), Pamidronate (Aredia), Risedronate (Actonel), Tiludronate (Skelid), or Drugs that ease spasms (including Bentyl, Levsin, Pro-Banthine, and Robinul). Are there any special warnings about Ditropan? If you have an ileostomy or colostomy and develop diarrhea while taking Ditropan, inform your doctor immediately. Ditropan may cause drowsiness or blurred vision. Your doctor will prescribe Ditropan with caution if you have liver disease, kidney disease, digestive problems such as reflux disease, or a nervous system disorder. Ditropan may aggravate the symptoms of overactive thyroid, heart disease or congestive heart failure, irregular or rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, or enlarged prostate. After taking Ditropan XL, you may notice something like a tablet in your stool. This is not a cause for concern. The outer coating of the extended release tablet sometimes fails to dissolve along with the contents. |
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