detrol la

Frequently asked questions

What does Detrol La treat?

Detrol La (Tolterodine Tartrate) may be used to treat urinary bladder diseases, urinary incontinence, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Detrol La work?

Detrol La is a cholinergic muscarinic antagonist. These drugs block muscarinic receptors, the docking sites for the nerve signal acetylcholine. By preventing acetylcholine from acting, they calm the 'rest-and-digest' nervous system, which can dry secretions, relax airway and bladder muscles, and speed up the heart, depending on the drug.

How much does Detrol La cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $6.51 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Oxytrol — about $1.42 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Detrol La?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Detrol La. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Detrol La?

Detrol La is marketed by Upjohn. You can see Upjohn's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Detrol La a brand-name or generic drug?

Detrol La is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Tolterodine Tartrate.

Is Detrol La available over the counter?

No. Detrol La is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Detrol La come in?

Detrol La is currently marketed as capsule, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Detrol La?

Detrol La is classified as cholinergic muscarinic antagonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Detrol La FDA-registered?

Detrol La is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021228. You can verify this on its official FDA label.