| Ditropan |
How do I use Ditropan? This medication must be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Ditropan may be taken with your stomach full or empty. If Ditropan makes your mouth dry, sucking hard candies or melting bits of ice in your mouth can remedy the problem. Take Ditropan tablets and syrup 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. What are the potential side effects from Ditropan? Possible side effects from Ditropan may include: 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, weakness, constipation and decreased production of tears. What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Ditropan? It is important you tell your doctor your medical history. If you have any of the following conditions, consult your doctor before taking this medication. If you have certain types of untreated glaucoma. Partial or complete blockage of the gastrointestinal tract. Paralytic ileus. If you have severe colitis. If you have myasthenia gravis. If you have urinary tract obstruction. If you are sensitive or have ever had an allergic reaction to this medication. If you have liver disease, kidney disease, digestive problems such as reflux disease, or a nervous system disorder. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor immediately, because the effects of Ditropan during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. Ditropan may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to stop breast-feeding until your treatment is finished. What is the recommended dose for Ditropan? - The standard dose for Ditropan is one 5-milligram tablet or 1 teaspoonful of syrup taken 2 to 3 times a day, but not more than 4 times a day. - The common dose for children is one 5-milligram tablet or 1 teaspoonful of syrup taken 2 times a day, but not more than 3 times a day. Ditropan is not recommended for children under 5. - The common dose for Ditropan is 5 milligrams once a day. If this proves insufficient, the doctor may increase the dose by 5 milligrams at weekly intervals, up to a maximum of 30 milligrams a day. What should I do in case of an overdose with Ditropan? If you suspect an overdose with Ditropan, seek medical attention as soon as possible; any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. Symptoms of Ditropan overdose may include: Delirium, dehydration, difficulty breathing, fever, flushing, hallucinations, irritability, low or high blood pressure, nausea, paralysis, rapid heartbeat, restlessness, tremor, urinary tract obstruction, vomiting, coma and convulsions. |
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