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What are Trospium extended-release capsules?
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• difficulty passing urine
• glaucoma
• intestinal obstruction
• kidney disease
• liver disease
• stomach problems like pyloric stenosis or reflux, or other problems with proper emptying of the contents of the stomach
• an unusual or allergic reaction to trospium, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Take this medicine by mouth. Swallow the capsules with a drink of water. Take on an empty stomach, at least one hour before eating. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What drug(s) may interact with Trospium?
• alcohol-containing beverages
• amantadine
• amiloride
• atropine
• caffeine
• cimetidine
• cisapride
• cyclobenzaprine
• donepezil
• entecavir
• galantamine
• hyoscyamine
• itraconazole
• ketoconazole
• lamivudine, 3TC
• megestrol
• memantine
• metformin
• metoclopramide
• midodrine
• morphine
• orphenadrine
• oxybutynin
• quinine
• ranitidine
• rivastigmine
• scopolamine
• some antibiotics such as erythromycin, trimethoprim, and vancomycin
• some medicines for colds, hay fever, or allergies
• some medicines to control the heart rhythm such as digoxin, disopyramide, dofetilide, procainamide, and quinidine
• some medicines for mental depression or psychotic disorders
• tacrine
• tegaserod
• tolterodine
• topiramate
• triamterene
• water pills (diuretics)
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Trospium?
You may need to limit your intake of tea, coffee, caffeinated sodas, and alcohol. These drinks may aggravate your symptoms. Keeping healthy bowel habits may lessen bladder symptoms. If you currently smoke, quitting smoking may help reduce irritation to the bladder muscle.
You may get dizzy or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness until you know how trospium affects you.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water, will help.
This medicine rarely causes dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Trospium?
Serious side effects are not common. Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• signs of an allergic reaction, like itching or hives
• blurred vision or difficulty focusing vision
• confusion
• difficulty passing urine
• severe dizziness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• constipation
• dry eyes
• dry mouth
• headache
• indigestion or stomach upset
• mild dizziness or drowsiness
• nausea
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.
