Compare Detrol vs. Myrbetriq
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats overactive bladder.
Detrol (tolterodine) is a good treatment for overactive bladder after exercises and other methods to control it haven't worked.
Treats overactive bladder.
Myrbetriq (mirabegron) is a good treatment for overactive bladder with the least chance for dry mouth and constipation, but talk to your doctor if you have high blood pressure.
Upsides
- Detrol (tolterodine) is effective at treating overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate, and controlling urination.
- The tablet is available as a generic in both extended and immediate release, so you can take it once or twice a day.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) helps you to have better control over your urination.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) causes less drowsiness and constipation than other medicines for overactive bladder.
- May be used if you have glaucoma.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) may be safer to use if you are over 65 years old.
Downsides
- Detrol (tolterodine) can cause drowsiness, dizziness and can increase your risk for falls.
- Detrol (tolterodine) can cause severe dry mouth and eyes and constipation.
- Generally not recommended if you are 65 or older.
- Do not use if you have uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) might raise your blood pressure.
- If you have an obstruction in your bladder, Myrbetriq (mirabegron) might make you retain more urine.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) may be very expensive depending on your insurance.
- Not recommended if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release
- Extended release
Price
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Side effects
10possible side effects
- Dry mouth23%
- Headache6%
- Constipation6%
- Stomach pain4%
- Indigestion3%
- Dry eyes3%
- Sleepiness3%
- Tiredness2%
- Dizziness2%
- Flu-like symptoms2%
8possible side effects
- High blood pressure11%
- Common cold symptoms4%
- Urinary tract infection4%
- Headache2%
- Constipation2%
- Chest cold infection2%
- Joint pain2%
- Rapid heart beat2%
Risks and risk factors
- Face, lips, neck or throat swelling
- Dizziness and drowsiness
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- People age 65 or older
- Vision changes
- Glaucoma
- Trouble urinating & stomach problems
- History of bladder problems
- History of stomach or intestine problems
- Heartbeat problems
- History of heartbeat problems
- Taking medicines to conrol heartbeat
- Liver and Kidney problems
- History of liver problems
- History of Kidney problems
- Increased blood pressure
- Untreated high blood pressure
- Urinary retention
- Bladder outlet obstruction
- Unusual swelling