Fesoterodine

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 other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about fesoterodine?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to fesoterodine, if you have uncontrolled glaucoma, or if you have a blockage of the urinary tract, stomach, or intestines.

Before taking fesoterodine, tell your doctor if you have urination problems, myasthenia gravis, severe constipation, liver or kidney disease, glaucoma, or a personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome."

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Fesoterodine can decrease perspiration and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking fesoterodine?

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to fesoterodine or if you have:

• a blockage of the urinary tract (difficulty urinating);

• a blockage in your stomach or intestines; or

• untreated or uncontrolled glaucoma.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication:

• urination problems;

• myasthenia gravis;

• severe constipation;

• liver disease;
• kidney disease;

• glaucoma; or

• a personal or family history of "Long QT syndrome."

How should I take fesoterodine?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medication.

Overdose symptoms may include dry mouth, blurred vision, and fast heartbeat.

What should I avoid while taking fesoterodine?

Fesoterodine can cause blurred vision or side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake, 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.

Fesoterodine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using fesoterodine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• chest pain, fast or uneven heart rate;

• swelling of your hands or feet;

• urinating less than usual or not at all; or

• painful or difficult urination.

Less serious side effects may include:

• dry mouth, dry eyes;

• blurred vision;

• dizziness, drowsiness;

• constipation;

• stomach pain or upset;

• cough, dry throat;

• back pain; or

• sleep problems (insomnia).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect fesoterodine?

Before taking fesoterodine, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• arsenic trioxide (Trisenox);

• conivaptan (Vaprisol);

• an antibiotic such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), pentamidine (NebuPent, Pentam), telithromycin (Ketek), or troleandomycin (Tao);

• an antifungal medication such as clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), or voriconazole (Vfend);

• an antidepressant such as amitriptylline (Elavil, Vanatrip), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), nefazodone, paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft);

• anti-malaria medications such as chloroquine (Arelan), mefloquine (Lariam), or halofantrine (Halfan);

• heart rhythm medicine such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), dofetilide (Tikosyn), disopyramide (Norpace), ibutilide (Corvert), procainamide (Procan, Pronestyl), propafenone (Rythmol), quinidine (Quinidex, Quin-Release Quin-G), or sotalol (Betapace);

• HIV/AIDS medicine such as atazanavir (Reyataz), delavirdine (Rescriptor), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), saquinavir (Invirase, Fortovase), or ritonavir (Norvir);

• medicine to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting, such as dolasetron (Anzemet), droperidol (Inapsine), or ondansetron (Zofran);

• medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), clozapine (FazaClo, Clozaril), haloperidol (Haldol), pimozide (Orap), thioridazine (Mellaril), or ziprasidone (Geodon);

• migraine headache medicine such as sumatriptan (Imitrex) or zolmitriptan (Zomig); or

• narcotic medication such as levomethadyl (Orlaam), or methadone (Dolophine, Methadose).

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about fesoterodine.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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