Uses
Trospium is used to treat an overactive bladder (a condition in which the bladder muscles contract uncontrollably and cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination). Trospium is in a class of medications called antimuscarinics. It works by relaxing the bladder muscles to prevent urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination.
Side Effects Of Trospium
Trospium may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- dry mouth, eyes, or nose
- constipation
- headache
- confusion
- gas
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- difficulty urinating
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- rash
- hives
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
Warnings & Precautions
Before taking trospium:
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to trospium, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in trospium tablets or extended-release capsules. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: antacids; antihistamines; cold medications; ipratropium (Atrovent); medications for depression or mental illness; medications for inflammatory bowel disease or diarrhea, motion sickness, Parkinson’s disease, ulcers, or urinary problems; metformin (Glucophage); morphine (MSIR, Oramorph, others); muscle relaxants; procainamide; tenofovir (Viread); and vancomycin (Vancocin). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma (an eye disease that can cause vision loss) or any type of blockage in the bladder or digestive system which causes delays or causes difficulty in emptying your bladder or stomach. Your doctor may tell you not to take trospium.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had myasthenia gravis (a disorder of the nervous system that causes muscle weakness); ulcerative colitis (a condition which causes swelling and sores in the lining of the colon [large intestine] and rectum); any disease of the stomach or intestines; frequently occurring constipation; problems emptying your bladder; or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH, enlargement of the prostate, a male reproductive organ); or liver or kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking trospium, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking trospium.
- you should know that trospium may make you drowsy or dizzy and may cause blurred vision. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication. You should not drink alcohol within 2 hours of taking trospium.
- you should know that trospium may make it harder for your body to cool down when it gets very hot. Avoid exposure to extreme heat, and call your doctor or get emergency medical treatment if you have a fever or other signs of heat stroke such as dizziness, upset stomach, headache, confusion, and fast heartbeat after you are exposed to heat.
Dosage Of Trospium
Before taking trospium:
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to trospium, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in trospium tablets or extended-release capsules. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: antacids; antihistamines; cold medications; ipratropium (Atrovent); medications for depression or mental illness; medications for inflammatory bowel disease or diarrhea, motion sickness, Parkinson’s disease, ulcers, or urinary problems; metformin (Glucophage); morphine (MSIR, Oramorph, others); muscle relaxants; procainamide; tenofovir (Viread); and vancomycin (Vancocin). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma (an eye disease that can cause vision loss) or any type of blockage in the bladder or digestive system which causes delays or causes difficulty in emptying your bladder or stomach. Your doctor may tell you not to take trospium.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had myasthenia gravis (a disorder of the nervous system that causes muscle weakness); ulcerative colitis (a condition which causes swelling and sores in the lining of the colon [large intestine] and rectum); any disease of the stomach or intestines; frequently occurring constipation; problems emptying your bladder; or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH, enlargement of the prostate, a male reproductive organ); or liver or kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking trospium, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking trospium.
- you should know that trospium may make you drowsy or dizzy and may cause blurred vision. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this medication. You should not drink alcohol within 2 hours of taking trospium.
- you should know that trospium may make it harder for your body to cool down when it gets very hot. Avoid exposure to extreme heat, and call your doctor or get emergency medical treatment if you have a fever or other signs of heat stroke such as dizziness, upset stomach, headache, confusion, and fast heartbeat after you are exposed to heat.
Other
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Source
All information has been provided courtesy of MedLinePlus from the National Library of Medicine and from the FDA.
