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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.
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