DETROL LA vs OXYTROL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DETROL LA and OXYTROL 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	OXYTROL
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$6.51 /30	~$1.42 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TOLTERODINE TARTRATE	OXYBUTYNIN
Manufacturer	Upjohn	Allergan
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Patch
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 oxytrol

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$6.51 /30

~$1.42 /30

Type

Active ingredient

TOLTERODINE TARTRATE

OXYBUTYNIN

Manufacturer

Upjohn

Allergan

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Patch

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

Which is cheaper, Detrol La or Oxytrol?

Oxytrol costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.42 vs $6.51 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Detrol La and Oxytrol?

Detrol La contains Tolterodine Tartrate, while Oxytrol contains Oxybutynin — 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.