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Drug Uses

Detrol LA capsules are once daily extended release capsules indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency.

How Taken

Detrol LA comes as a tablet and an extended-release (long-acting) capsule to take by mouth. The tablet is usually taken twice a day. The extended-release capsule is usually taken once a day with liquids. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Detrol LA exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the extended-release capsules whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Detrol LA if you have a blockage of the urinary tract (difficulty urinating); or a blockage in the intestines. Before taking Detrol LA, tell your doctor if you have liver disease; kidney disease; or glaucoma. You may not be able to take Detrol LA, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above. Detrol LA is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Detrol LA will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Detrol LA without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Detrol LA will harm a nursing infant. Do not take Detrol LA without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.

Possible Side Effects

If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking Detrol LA and seek emergency medical attention. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Detrol LA and talk to your doctor if you experience dry mouth, dryness of the eyes, blurred vision or large pupils, upset stomach, headache, constipation, difficulty urinating, drowsiness, or dizziness. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Storage

Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F).

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of Detrol LA overdose are not known but might include restlessness, tremor, irritability, seizures, delirium, hallucinations, flushing, fever, nausea, vomiting, a fast heartbeat and possibly coma.

More Information

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Detrol LA may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Detrol LA. Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather. Detrol LA may increase the risk of heat stroke because it may decrease sweating. Drink plenty of fluid to maintain adequate hydration.

Disclaimer

This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.

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What?s real and what?s hype in infomercial fitness machines; plus tests of 40 exercise equipment machines include 6 Consumer Reports Best Buys

YONKERS, NY ? Two new reports from Consumer Reports separate the wheat from the chaff in home workout equipment ?from ab crunchers, cardio gadgets, and upper-body devices sold on TV and Internet infomercials, to treadmills, elliptical exercisers, stationary bikes, heart-rate monitors, and pedometers.  All of the information in these reports and more will be available online in a special New Year?s do-it-yourself guide to diet and fitness at www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org.  The online guide also includes tips for building a home gym for less than $100 and the results of a new survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center that reveals the stay-skinny secrets of the forever-thin.

Consumer Reports notes that gym memberships, which peaked at 42.7 million in 2006, have slid in the past few years while sales of home equipment have continued to grow.  For those interested in building a home gym, it pays to shop carefully, taking into consideration one?s budget, space constraints, and workout preferences.  ?You don?t have to spend a lot of money to get a good workout at home,? says Gayle Williams, deputy health editor, Consumer Reports.   ?Choose what?s right for you ? not which sales pitch is the most alluring ? and then commit to doing the work.  That?s how you?ll get results.?

Sexier Abs!  Great Legs!  Buy Now!

Infomercials make a lot of big promises about the exercise machines they hawk on TV and the Web.  But do they deliver?  To find out, Consumer Reports assembled panels of testers.  One group looked at the ads and then used the devices, ranging in price from $40 for the Perfect Pushup to $2,500 for the Bowflex TreadClimber TC5000, and reported their experiences.  Consumer Reports then measured muscle activity and calories burned in another group who worked out on the machines and also on a standard treadmill and did traditional no-cost calisthenics, such as sit-ups and the bicycle maneuver for abdominal muscles and lunges for the lower body.  Consumer Reports also reviewed the dietary plans that came with some devices.  Here?s how they compare:

Abdominal Exercisers: 
The Ab Rocket ($100) claims to give its users the body they have always wanted, but most Ab Rocket exercises were slightly less effective than traditional abdominal exercises in our tests. The Rock-N-Go Exerciser ($230) barely felt like a workout  to  its users, and it was less effective at engaging abdominals than conventional exercises on a mat.  And the Red Exerciser DX ($175) claims consumers will lose 4 inches off their midsection in 2 weeks. But as Consumer Reports first reported in February 2008, some exercises with the device engaged obliques at least as much as comparable floor moves, but might not work abs as well, so those 4 inches aren?t going anywhere without serious dieting.

Cardio and Cardio Plus:
The Bowflex Treadclimber TC5000 ($2,500) is a good way to burn calories but users should watch their step as tripping is possible.  The CardioTwister ($200) provides variety to a cardio workout but testing showed that one would get more effective abdominal and leg workouts doing conventional exercises.  The Tony Little Rock ?n Roll Stepper ($80) is less effective than conventional leg exercises but a fun cardio workout for beginners who can stay balanced on it.

Upper Body Devices:
The Perfect Pushup ($40) and the Perfect Pullup ($100) both provide a good upper-body workout for beginners and advanced exercisers who want to add variety to their push-up and pull-up routines.  

Total-Body Exercisers:
The advanced workout with the Fluidity Bar ($240) burned fewer calories than a no-equipment circuit-training routine of lunges, crunches, and modified push-ups on the knees, Consumer Reports first reported in February 2008.  Panelists liked the workouts but found the heavy device hard to move.  It?s a pricey but potentially enjoyable alternative to strength training and stretching.

Before buying, Consumer Reports urges shoppers to:

Best Buys for Treadmills, Elliptical Exercisers, Stationary Bikes, and Pedometers

Consumer Reports tested 40 conventional exercise machines, including treadmills, elliptical exercisers, and stationary bikes for exercise range, ergonomics, construction, safety, and more.  Prices ranged from $200 to $3,300. The pricier machines generally have sturdier designs and more features, but there are bargains that can offer a good workout.  And to help step up an exercise routine, Consumer Reports tested heart-rate monitors and pedometers.  Consumer Reports recommends 6 Best Buys:

To find the right machine, Consumer Reports offers the following advice:

The full reports on infomercial fitness machines and conventional exercise machines are available in the February ?09 issue or online at www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org.

Survey of 21,000 readers reveals six stay-thin strategies; Tips for healthful meals on a budget

YONKERS, NY ? A new survey published in the February issue of Consumer Reports reveals the secrets of successful dieters, many of whom say they lost weight themselves, without the aid of a commercial diet program, medical treatment, book, or diet pills.  Their successful do-it-yourself strategies are unveiled along with tips for healthful meals on a budget in a New Year?s do-it-yourself guide to diet and fitness at www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org.  The online hub also includes tips for building a home gym for less than $100 and ratings for fitness equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, heart-rate monitors, pedometers, and infomercial fitness machines.

Six Secrets of the Slim

A total of 21,632 readers completed the survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, which identified three key groups:   the ?always thin? (never overweight), ?successful losers? (once overweight but now at least 10 percent lighter, and have kept the pounds off for at least three years), and ?failed dieters? (overweight and would like to lose, but still close to heaviest weight).   The always thin comprised 16% of the sample and successful losers made up an additional 15%.  Failed dieters were, sad to say, 42%.   The remaining respondents didn?t fit into any of these categories.

In the group of ?always-thin? respondents, a mere three percent said that they never exercised and ate whatever they wanted.   In fact, the eating and exercise habits of this group look surprisingly similar to those of the ?successful losers,? encouraging news for would-be dieters who might think that the ?always thin? have a genetic edge.

Through statistical analyses, Consumer Reports was able to identify six key behaviors of these two groups whose eating and exercise habits were closely matched.  Consumer Reports defines the behaviors that correlate strongly with having a healthy body mass index (BMI), a measure of weight that takes height into account. 

Price Versus Nutrition: Making Smart Choices

Although healthful foods often cost more than high-calorie junk food, Consumer Reports unearthed some encouraging exceptions.  Two rich sources of nutrients, black beans and eggs, cost mere pennies per serving and less than plain noodles, which supply fewer nutrients. And for the same price as a doughnut, one can buy a serving of broccoli.  See our tips for cooking healthful meals on a budget.

Downturn Diet: Healthful Eating On A Budget

Consumer Reports invited its nutrition experts, other staff members, and visitors to the Health blog to share tips for putting together healthful meals for less. The ideas poured in and they?re all available in the New Year?s DIY guide at www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org. Here are a few good ones:

Eat Beans: They?re inexpensive, versatile, and a great source of protein and fiber. Choose store brands: Also called ?private label,? they are often just as good as the name brand and can save you money. Plant a garden: It requires a little time, but it can have nice payoffs, including exercise. Shop the perimeter: The sections of the supermarket around the outer walls hold the nutrient-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, and low-fat dairy.  The inner aisles contain processed and snack foods. Avoid packaged drinks: Instead of buying pricey teas and fruit drinks, brew your own tea and mix in fruit juice.

The full report is available in the February ?09 issue or online at www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org.