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Trospium

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Pronounced

"TROW-spee-um"

Common brand names:

Trosec

Uses

This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, trospium improves your ability to control your urination. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feelings of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Trospium belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics. It is also known as an antimuscarinic.

How to Use This Medication

Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before a meal) as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment.

Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time(s) each day.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse.