Pronunciation: FES-oh-TER-oh-deen
Generic Name: Fesoterodine
Brand Name: Toviaz
Fesoterodine is used for:
Treating overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and leakage. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Fesoterodine is an antimuscarinic agent. It works by blocking a chemical that causes contractions of the bladder.
Do NOT use Fesoterodine if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Fesoterodine or to tolterodine
- you have delayed or slow emptying of your stomach (gastric retention), uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, or severe liver problems, or you are unable to urinate
- you are taking a solid oral potassium product (eg, tablet)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Fesoterodine:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye; a blockage of the bladder, stomach, or bowel; stomach or bowel problems (eg, severe constipation); liver or kidney problems; myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness); or trouble urinating
- if you or a family member has a history of irregular heartbeat (eg, prolonged QT)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Fesoterodine. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Anticholinergics (eg, scopolamine), clarithromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, nefazodone, posaconazole, protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), or telithromycin because they may increase the risk of Fesoterodine's side effects
- Solid oral potassium products (eg, tablets) because the risk of stomach or bowel irritation may be increased by Fesoterodine
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Fesoterodine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Fesoterodine:
Use Fesoterodine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Fesoterodine. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Take Fesoterodine by mouth with or without food. Take it with liquid.
- Swallow Fesoterodine whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- If you miss a dose of Fesoterodine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses on the same day.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Fesoterodine.
Important safety information:
- Fesoterodine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Fesoterodine with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- A severe and sometimes life-threatening side effect called angioedema has been reported with Fesoterodine. Contact your doctor at once if you develop swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing; or hoarseness.
- Do not become overheated in hot weather or while you are being active; heat exhaustion may occur.
- Drink plenty of fluids, maintain good oral hygiene, and suck on sugarless hard candy to relieve dry mouth.
- Use Fesoterodine with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially an increased risk of urinary tract infection, urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation, indigestion, heartburn, or dizziness.
- Fesoterodine should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Fesoterodine can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Fesoterodine while you are pregnant. It is not known if Fesoterodine is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Fesoterodine, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Fesoterodine:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Blurred vision; constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry eyes; dry mouth; indigestion; stomach pain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); chest pain; confusion; difficult or painful urination; disorientation; fast or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; memory problems; severe dizziness; severe or persistent constipation or diarrhea; severe stomach cramps or pain; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Fesoterodine side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing; difficulty urinating; dilated pupils; excitation; fast heartbeat; hallucinations; seizures.
Proper storage of Fesoterodine:
Store Fesoterodine at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Fesoterodine out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Fesoterodine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Fesoterodine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Fesoterodine. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Fesoterodine resources
- Fesoterodine Side Effects (in more detail)
- Fesoterodine Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Fesoterodine Drug Interactions
- Fesoterodine Support Group
- 18 Reviews for Fesoterodine - Add your own review/rating
- fesoterodine Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Fesoterodine Fumarate Monograph (AHFS DI)
- Toviaz Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Toviaz Consumer Overview
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