Prescription Drug Index
UNIDET
This is a Brand Name Prescription Drug
Unidet
Pronounced: U-nee-det
Generic name: Tolterodine tartrate
Other brand name: Detrol LA
Unidet combats symptoms of overactive bladder including frequent urination urgency (increased need to urinate) and urge incontinence (inability to control urination). The drug works by blocking the nerve impulses that prompt the bladder to contract.
ADULTS
Unidet
The usual starting dosage is 2 milligrams twice a day. Your doctor may decrease the dose to 1 milligram twice a day if the higher dose causes problems. The 1-milligram dose is also recommended if you have liver problems or must take any of the drugs listed in the Possible food and drug interactions section above.
Unidet LA
The usual starting dosage is 4 milligrams taken once a day. Your doctor may cut the dose in half if it causes problems. A dose of 2 milligrams once daily is recommended for people with liver problems and those taking drugs that might interact.
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