Treating Overactive Bladder

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Overactive Bladder (OAB): Have the Detrol Discussion with Your Doctor

If you think you have overactive bladder (OAB),
you may not have to live with the worry and the disruption
to your life. OAB is treatable.

The first step to feeling better is talking to your doctor. You might feel embarrassed at first. But it's important to be clear with your doctor about your symptoms and how they affect you. When you speak openly and honestly with your doctor, he or she can better diagnose you.

Follow these 3 simple steps to help your doctor help you. You may want to print this page and take it with you to your doctor's visit:

Clearly describe your symptoms to your doctor.
Talk about how OAB impacts your life.
Talk to your doctor about DETROL^® LA (tolterodine tartrate extended release capsules).

Clearly describe your symptoms to your doctor.

If you haven't already done so, take the OAB Symptom Quiz. Your answers to these questions can help you clearly describe your symptoms to your doctor, to help you get the treatment you need.

Don't forget to print out your results and take them with you to your doctor visit.
Talk to your doctor about how OAB impacts your life
OAB can affect peoples' lives in many ways. It's important for your doctor to know how OAB affects you. Be sure to let your doctor know how long you've had symptoms and if they've worsened over time.

Try not to skip any information, even if it seems too personal. Ask as many questions as you need to feel at ease with your treatment. You and your doctor are a team and working together will help get you the best results. The more open you are when you talk to your doctor, the better he or she will know how to help.

This chart lists common OAB symptoms and examples of how they may affect your life.
OAB Symptom

Impact on Daily Life
Strong, sudden urges to urinate with little or no warning
- Worrying that you won't make it to the bathroom in time
- Looking for the bathroom as soon as you enter a new place
- Choosing aisle seats at the movies to allow quick, frequent bathroom breaks
Wetting accidents (loss of any amount of urine)
- Wearing a pad to avoid embarrassment
- Worrying that others may notice
Going to the bathroom a lot (more than 8 times in 24 hours)
- Worrying that others will notice your frequent trips to the bathroom
- Making frequent stops while traveling
- Often interrupting activities to go to the bathroom
Waking up at night to go to the bathroom
- Not getting a good night's sleep
- Difficulty waking up in the morning
- Feeling drowsy throughout the day
Talk to your doctor about DETROL LA

Now that you've learned more about how to have the conversation with your doctor about OAB, your next step is to make an appointment. Use the chart above to help you describe to your doctor the impact of OAB on your life. Ask your doctor how treatment with DETROL LA could help reduce your symptoms and allow you to start getting back to the things you enjoy.

To get more helpful tools and information,
Visit the official website at www.detrolla.com

Safety Information

DETROL LA is indicated to treat the symptoms of Overactive Bladder.

You should not take DETROL LA if you have certain types of stomach problems, glaucoma, or if you have trouble passing urine. DETROL LA is generally well tolerated. The most common side effect is dry mouth. Other side effects may include headache, constipation and abdominal pain.

DETROL LA, like all medicines, has both benefits and risks. There may be other options. Ask your doctor if DETROL LA is right for you.

To learn more about DETROL LA.

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