Toviaz

Generic Name: fesoterodine (Oral route)

fes-oh-TER-oh-deen

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Toviaz

Available Dosage Forms:

• Tablet, Extended Release

Pharmacologic Class: Antimuscarinic

Uses For Toviaz

Fesoterodine is used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder, such as incontinence (loss of bladder control) or a frequent need to urinate.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using Toviaz

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of fesoterodine in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of fesoterodine in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have unwanted side effects (e.g., constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, upset stomach, or urinary tract infection), or age-related liver or kidney problems, which may require caution in patients receiving fesoterodine.

Pregnancy

	Pregnancy Category	Explanation
All Trimesters	C	Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

• Clarithromycin


• Erythromycin


• Itraconazole


• Ketoconazole


• Rifampin

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Glaucoma, narrow-angle or


• Intestinal or stomach problems (e.g., severe constipation) or


• Myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness) or


• Urinary problems (e.g., blockage)—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

• Glaucoma, narrow-angle, uncontrolled or


• Liver disease, severe or


• Stomach problems (e.g., gastric retention) or


• Urinary retention—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.

• Kidney disease or


• Liver disease—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.

Proper Use of Toviaz

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

This medicine comes with a patient information insert. Read and follow the instructions in the insert carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

This medicine may be taken with or without food.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not split, crush, or chew it.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):
  
  • For bladder problems:
    
    • Adults—At first, 4 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 8 mg once a day.
    
    
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    
    
  
  

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Precautions While Using Toviaz

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it.

This medicine may make you sweat less, causing your body temperature to increase. Use extra care not to become overheated during exercise or hot weather while you are taking this medicine, since overheating may result in heat stroke.

Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine.

This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy, or have blurred vision. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy, not alert, or not able to see well.

This medicine may cause dryness of the mouth, nose, and throat. For temporary relief of mouth dryness, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Toviaz Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)


• dry mouth

Less common

• Bladder pain


• bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet


• bloody or cloudy urine


• body aches or pain


• burning while urinating


• chills


• cough


• decrease in frequency of urination


• decrease in urine volume


• difficult, burning, or painful urination


• difficulty in breathing


• difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)


• dry eyes


• ear congestion


• fever


• frequent urge to urinate


• headache


• loss of voice


• lower back or side pain


• nasal congestion


• rapid weight gain


• runny nose


• sneezing


• sore throat


• tingling of the hands or feet


• unusual tiredness or weakness


• unusual weight gain or loss

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

• Acid or sour stomach


• back pain


• belching


• dry throat


• heartburn


• indigestion


• nausea


• rash


• sleeplessness


• stomach discomfort, upset, or pain


• trouble sleeping


• unable to sleep


• upper abdominal pain

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Toviaz side effects (in more detail)

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More Toviaz resources

• Toviaz Side Effects (in more detail)
• Toviaz Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Drug Images
• Toviaz Drug Interactions
• Toviaz Support Group
• 18 Reviews for Toviaz - Add your own review/rating

• Toviaz Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Toviaz Monograph (AHFS DI)


• Toviaz MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Toviaz Consumer Overview

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