Drug interactions
Cortisone + Tolterodine
Severity: Minor
Cortisone and Tolterodine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids may weakly induce CYP3A4 and could slightly lower tolterodine concentrations. Clinical significance is likely minimal.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cortisone and Tolterodine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible weak induction of CYP3A4 increasing tolterodine metabolism.
What to do
No routine change is needed. Reassess bladder symptom control if the response to tolterodine declines.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cortisone with Tolterodine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cortisone and Tolterodine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Corticosteroids may weakly induce CYP3A4 and could slightly lower tolterodine concentrations. Clinical significance is likely minimal.
How serious is the interaction between Cortisone and Tolterodine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change is needed. Reassess bladder symptom control if the response to tolterodine declines.
What other medicines interact with Tolterodine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Tolterodine with, for example, Clarithromycin, Clozapine, Cobicistat. The full list is on the Tolterodine page.
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