DETROL LA vs DITROPAN XL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DETROL LA and DITROPAN XL are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DETROL LA	DITROPAN XL
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$6.51 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TOLTERODINE TARTRATE	OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Upjohn	Janssen Pharms
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonist	Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 2 to 3 hours
Treats	Urinary Bladder Diseases, Urinary Incontinence	Neurogenic Urinary Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Dysuria

detrol la ditropan xl

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$6.51 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

TOLTERODINE TARTRATE

OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Upjohn

Janssen Pharms

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 2 to 3 hours

Treats

Urinary Bladder Diseases, Urinary Incontinence

Neurogenic Urinary Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Dysuria

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Detrol La and Ditropan XL?

Detrol La contains Tolterodine Tartrate, while Ditropan XL contains Oxybutynin Chloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.