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How and when to take tolterodine

NHS medicines information on dosage for tolterodine, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.

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This NHS content is written for people in England. Medicine names, availability, prescribing and services may differ in other countries.

How to take tolterodine

You can take tolterodine with or without food.

How to take tablets

Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.

How to take slow-release capsules

Slow-release capsules release tolterodine slowly and evenly throughout the day. This means you do not need to take them as often as the standard tablets.

Swallow the capsules whole with a drink of water. Do not chew them.

Take the capsules at the same time each day. This will help you to remember to take them.

View the original NHS website page ↗. Refreshed 19 August 2026.

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