{"id":60876,"date":"2024-02-28T07:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T07:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medsname.com\/roliten\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:23:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:23:41","slug":"roliten","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/roliten\/","title":{"rendered":"Roliten"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- medsbase-tldr-answer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f5a623;padding:18px 22px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;color:#8a5a00;\">Quick Answer \u2014 What is Roliten?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"><strong>Roliten<\/strong> bevat <strong>tolterodinetartraat<\/strong> &mdash; a competitive muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist used to treat <strong>overactieve blaas (OAB)<\/strong> with urgency, frequency, and urge incontinence. Available as 1 mg immediate-release tablets. <strong>Standard dose: 2 mg twice daily<\/strong> (or 1 mg twice daily in renal\/hepatic impairment or with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors). For convenient once-daily dosing with smoother side-effect profile, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/terol-la\/\">extended-release formulation (Terol LA)<\/a>. Tolterodine is generally <strong>better tolerated than oxybutynin<\/strong> &mdash; less dry mouth, less constipation, and lower CNS penetration. <strong>Use with caution in adults aged 65+<\/strong> &mdash; the 2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria classifies all anticholinergic OAB drugs as &#8220;potentially inappropriate&#8221; in older adults due to cumulative anticholinergic burden. <strong>Mirabegron (Mirago)<\/strong> is the preferred first-line OAB drug in this population.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"medsbase-trust-strip\" style=\"background:#f4f8fb;border:1px solid #d8e3eb;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;\">\n<strong>Wat u krijgt bij MedsBase:<\/strong> WHO-GMP gecertificeerde fabrikant \u00b7 Discrete verpakking \u00b7 Wereldwijde verzending \u00b7 1.400+ geverifieerde <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/reviews\/\">klantbeoordelingen<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"medsbase-reship-line\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:8px 0 18px;\">\ud83d\udce6 Elke bestelling is gedekt door onze <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\"><strong>Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 als uw pakket niet binnen 20 werkdagen arriveert, sturen wij het opnieuw.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f4f8fb;border:1px solid #d6e4ec;padding:12px 18px;margin:14px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;color:#3a5160;text-align:center;\">\n<strong>\ud83d\udd12 Versleutelde Afrekenprocedure<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>\ud83d\udcb3 Geverifieerde Betaalprocessor<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>\ud83d\ude9a Wereldwijde Verzending<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>\u2b50 4.9\/5 van 1.400+ klanten<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- medsbase-why-order --><\/p>\n<h3>Waarom bestellen bij MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>Elke batch wordt ingekocht bij een <strong>WHO-GMP gecertificeerde fabrikant<\/strong>. Bestellingen worden verzonden in eenvoudige, ongemarkeerde verpakkingen door onze logistieke partners en vallen onder onze <a href=\"\/nl\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\">Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/a>: als een pakket niet binnen 20 werkdagen arriveert, sturen wij kosteloos een nieuwe zending, zonder vragen te stellen.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:16px 20px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<strong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:8px;color:#333;\">Op deze pagina<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.8;\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is\">What is Roliten?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-it-works\">How tolterodine works<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#uses\">When tolterodine is used<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-take\">Dosering &amp; hoe in te nemen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#side-effects\">Bijwerkingen &amp; veiligheid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#geriatric\">Anticholinergic burden &amp; the elderly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#contraindications\">Contra-indicaties &amp; waarschuwingen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#interactions\">Geneesmiddelinteracties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#alternatives\">How tolterodine compares<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#storage\">Opslag &amp; houdbaarheid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Veelgestelde vragen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Roliten?<\/h2>\n<p>Roliten is a brand of <strong>tolterodine tartrate 1 mg immediate-release tablets<\/strong>. Tolterodine is one of the most-prescribed antimuscarinic OAB drugs worldwide. Internationally branded as <strong>Detrol \/ Detrol LA (US), Detrusitol \/ Detrusitol XL (UK \/ EU)<\/strong>. Pack sizes available at MedsBase: 30, 60, 90 or 180 tablets\/capsules.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-it-works\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How tolterodine works<\/h2>\n<p>Tolterodine is a competitive antagonist at <strong>M2 and M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors<\/strong>. Bladder M3 blockade reduces parasympathetic-driven detrusor contractions during the filling phase &mdash; decreasing urgency and incontinence episodes and increasing functional bladder capacity.<\/p>\n<p>In vergelijking met <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/oxyspas\/\">oxybutynin<\/a>, tolterodine has somewhat better selectivity for bladder vs salivary-gland muscarinic receptors, lower CNS penetration, and a more favourable side-effect profile &mdash; particularly less severe dry mouth. Both are still anticholinergics with the standard class warnings about elderly use.<\/p>\n<p>Tolterodine is metabolised by CYP2D6 to an active metabolite (5-hydroxymethyl tolterodine) which contributes substantially to clinical effect. About 5-10% of the population are CYP2D6 &#8220;poor metabolisers&#8221; who form less of the metabolite and need dose adjustment.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"uses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When tolterodine is used<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB)<\/strong> with urgency, frequency, urge incontinence, nocturia &mdash; the licensed indication<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neurogenic detrusor overactivity<\/strong> &mdash; selected adult cases (multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patients intolerant of oxybutynin<\/strong> &mdash; tolterodine is a common second-choice antimuscarinic with slightly better tolerability<\/li>\n<li><strong>OAB combination therapy with mirabegron<\/strong> &mdash; for refractory OAB symptoms in patients who tolerate but don&#8217;t fully respond to either alone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-take\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dosering &amp; hoe in te nemen<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard adult dose: 2 mg twice daily<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced dose 1 mg twice daily<\/strong> for: significant renal impairment (eGFR &lt;30), moderate hepatic impairment, concurrent strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, or patients poorly tolerating 2 mg twice daily<\/li>\n<li>Take with or without food, with water. Swallow tablets whole.<\/li>\n<li>For more convenient once-daily dosing, ask your doctor about <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/terol-la\/\"><strong>Terol LA<\/strong><\/a> (extended-release tolterodine 2 mg \/ 4 mg capsules)<\/li>\n<li>Effect develops over 4-8 weeks. If no benefit by 8 weeks, switch to a different agent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"side-effects\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bijwerkingen &amp; veiligheid<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vaak (1 op de 10):<\/strong> <strong>dry mouth<\/strong> (less severe than oxybutynin but still the leading reason for discontinuation), constipation, dry eyes, blurred vision, headache, dyspepsia, fatigue<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minder vaak:<\/strong> drowsiness, dizziness, peripheral oedema, urinary retention or hesitancy, dry skin, weight gain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minder vaak maar belangrijk:<\/strong> confusion, hallucinations (especially in elderly), QT prolongation (caution if QT-prolonging co-medications)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zeldzaam maar ernstig:<\/strong> acute angle-closure glaucoma, severe constipation \/ paralytic ileus, urinary retention, anaphylaxis, angioedema<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"geriatric\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anticholinergic burden &amp; the elderly<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:14px 18px;margin:14px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<strong>&#9888;&#65039; Anticholinergic burden in the elderly.<\/strong> Anticholinergic medications increase the risk of falls, cognitive decline, delirium, and dementia in older adults \u2014 particularly when stacked with other anticholinergics (diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, amitriptyline, hyoscyamine, scopolamine, oxybutynin, tolterodine). For patients aged 65+, mirabegron (a \u03b23-agonist) is the preferred first-line OAB drug. The 2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria classifies all anticholinergic OAB drugs as <strong>&#8220;potentially inappropriate&#8221;<\/strong> in older adults.\n<\/div>\n<p>Tolterodine has somewhat lower CNS penetration than oxybutynin and is generally considered the better-tolerated of the two anticholinergic OAB drugs in older adults &mdash; but it is still classified as &#8220;potentially inappropriate&#8221; in the Beers Criteria and should be used cautiously and at the lowest effective dose. <strong>Mirabegron remains the preferred first-line OAB drug in adults aged 65+<\/strong> when affordable and not contraindicated by hypertension.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"contraindications\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contra-indicaties &amp; waarschuwingen<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Do not take tolterodine if you have:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Untreated narrow-angle glaucoma<\/li>\n<li>Urinary retention or significant bladder outlet obstruction<\/li>\n<li>Severe gastrointestinal motility disorders (paralytic ileus, severe ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon)<\/li>\n<li>Myasthenia gravis<\/li>\n<li>Ernstige leverfunctiestoornis<\/li>\n<li>Hypersensitivity to tolterodine or fesoterodine (its prodrug)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wees voorzichtig bij:<\/strong> elderly age (see above), benign prostatic hyperplasia (urinary retention risk), reflux oesophagitis, autonomic neuropathy, congenital or acquired QT prolongation, coronary artery disease.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"interactions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geneesmiddelinteracties<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sterke CYP3A4-remmers<\/strong> (ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, clarithromycin, indinavir) &mdash; sharply increase tolterodine levels; reduce dose to 1 mg BD (IR) or 2 mg OD (LA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Andere anticholinergica<\/strong> &mdash; additive effects; minimise stacking (diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, amitriptyline, paroxetine, quetiapine, hyoscyamine, oxybutynin)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cholinesteraseremmers<\/strong> (donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine for dementia) &mdash; opposing mechanisms; co-prescribing both is irrational<\/li>\n<li><strong>QT-verlengende geneesmiddelen<\/strong> (Klasse Ia\/III anti-aritmica, sommige antipsychotica, chinolonantibiotica) \u2014 theoretisch additief risico<\/li>\n<li><strong>CYP2D6 substrate medications<\/strong> &mdash; tolterodine is metabolised by CYP2D6, so poor metabolisers (5-10% of population) have higher exposure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"alternatives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How tolterodine compares<\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#2c7cb0;color:#fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Geneesmiddel<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Opvallend kenmerk<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/oxyspas\/\">Oxybutynin<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Older, cheaper; highest dry mouth + cognitive risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Tolterodine IR \/ LA<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Better tolerated than oxybutynin; LA gives once-daily dosing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Solifenacin \/ darifenacin<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">More M3-selective; slightly less dry mouth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/mirago\/\"><strong>Mirabegron<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">\u03b23 agonist &mdash; <strong>preferred first-line in 65+;<\/strong> no anticholinergic burden<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/urispas\/\">Flavoxate (Urispas)<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Antispasmodic; useful for urinary spasm post-procedure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"storage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opslag &amp; houdbaarheid<\/h2>\n<p>Store Roliten below 25&deg;C in the original blister pack. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">Veelgestelde vragen<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the difference between Roliten (IR) and Terol LA (extended-release)?<\/h3>\n<p>Same active ingredient (tolterodine tartrate), different release profile. <strong>Roliten 1 mg twice daily<\/strong> uses immediate-release tablets &mdash; cheaper, more flexible dose adjustment, but plasma peaks-and-troughs cause more variable side effects. <strong>Terol LA 4 mg once daily<\/strong> uses an extended-release capsule &mdash; flatter plasma curve translates into modestly less dry mouth, simpler regimen (better adherence). Choose IR if you need finer dose titration or are titrating cautiously; switch to LA when you find a stable dose.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does tolterodine cause dry mouth?<\/h3>\n<p>Tolterodine blocks the M3 muscarinic receptors that drive saliva production &mdash; the same receptor it blocks in the bladder. Side-effect mitigation: sugar-free chewing gum, frequent sips of water, saliva substitute (Biotene). If dry mouth is intolerable, <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/mirago\/\">mirabegron (Mirago)<\/a> avoids the antimuscarinic mechanism altogether.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long until tolterodine works?<\/h3>\n<p>Initial improvement in urgency and frequency is typically noticeable within 1-2 weeks; full effect over 4-8 weeks. If no benefit by 8 weeks at the maximum tolerated dose, switching to a different OAB drug (mirabegron, solifenacin) is reasonable.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I take tolterodine if I am over 65?<\/h3>\n<p>The 2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria classifies all anticholinergic OAB drugs as &#8220;potentially inappropriate&#8221; in older adults. Tolterodine is somewhat better tolerated than oxybutynin but still carries the anticholinergic burden risk &mdash; falls, cognitive slowing, possible long-term dementia association. Discuss <strong>mirabegron<\/strong> first with your doctor; it has equivalent efficacy without these risks.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I take tolterodine with mirabegron?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes &mdash; combination therapy with a low-dose anticholinergic plus mirabegron is well-evidenced for refractory OAB symptoms (BESIDE-style data). Monitor for urinary retention, particularly in men with bladder outlet obstruction.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will tolterodine affect my driving or work?<\/h3>\n<p>Drowsiness, dizziness, and blurred vision can affect driving or operating machinery. Avoid until you know how the medication affects you. Effects typically settle after the first 1-2 weeks.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I order Roliten online?<\/h3>\n<p>You can order Roliten from MedsBase in standard pack sizes. Orders ship worldwide with discreet packaging. Tolterodine is specialist-supervised worldwide.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<strong>\u2695 Medisch disclaimer.<\/strong> Deze pagina is alleen voor informatieve doeleinden en vervangt geen medisch advies van een gekwalificeerde zorgverlener. 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MedsBase verstrekt geen diagnose, recept of klinische aanbevelingen.\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- medsbase-related-alts-v1 --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gerelateerde alternatieven<\/h3>\n<p>Andere producten in <strong>Algemene gezondheid<\/strong> die klanten ook bekijken:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/tinima\/\">Tinima<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/esoprol\/\">Esoprol<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/busiron\/\">Busiron<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/qutan-sr-400\/\">Qutan SR 400<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/pentids-2\/\">Pentids<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2705 Vermindert urinaire frequentie<br \/>\n\u2705 Controls urge incontinence<br \/>\n\u2705 Relieves bladder spasms<br \/>\n\u2705 Verbeterde urinestroom<br \/>\n\u2705 Verbeterde blaascontrole<\/p>\n<p>Roliten contains Tolterodine.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":60877,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[3614,3141,3342],"product_tag":[4939,4940],"class_list":{"0":"post-60876","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-bladder-prostate","7":"product_cat-category-overview","8":"product_cat-general-health","9":"product_tag-roliten","10":"product_tag-tolterodine","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-variable","17":"has-default-attributes"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/60876","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60876"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60877"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60876"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=60876"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=60876"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=60876"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}