Detrol (Tolterodine) Medicare Coverage

Detrol is a medication that contains the active ingredient Tolterodine. Detrol works in the bladder to decrease pressure and help reduce symptoms of overactive bladder.

Detrol is available as a long acting oral capsule or a short acting tablet. This medication is taken 1-2 times daily.

Common side effects of Detrol include dizziness, sleepiness, headache, stomach pain, constipation, dry mouth and dry eyes.

How much does Tolterodine cost with Medicare?

Tolterodine coverage and costs may vary based on the specific plan you have, as well as what coverage stage you're in.

Contact your plan carrier or consult your plan formulary for more cost information.

Does Medicare cover Tolterodine?

According to GoodRx, 100% of Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D plans covered Tolterodine, the generic form of Detrol, in 2023.¹

• Medicare Advantage plans or Part D plans that cover Tolterodine include copay amounts that can range widely from one plan to another. Plan members may also be responsible for meeting a deductible before the plan’s drug coverage kicks in.
  
  
• Medicare Advantage plans that offer prescription drug coverage are called Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans (MA-PD). 89% of 2023 Medicare Advantage plans included prescription drug coverage.²
  
  
• Medicare prescription drugs plans each have their own formulary, or drug list, that details what prescription drugs are covered by the plan and how they are covered.

Drug coverage may vary based on plan availability. You may be able to find Medicare Advantage plan options in your area that cover Tolterodine. We represent carriers such as Humana, UnitedHealthcare^®, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare, Wellcare, or Kaiser Permanente.

You can also compare Part D prescription drug plans available where you live and enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan online when you visit MyRxPlans.com.

Additional information

Detrol can be taken with or without food, but the long-acting formulation should be taken with a full glass of water. Try to take this medication at the same time every day.

Detrol can make you dizzy or tired. Be careful while driving and performing other tasks.

This medication can cause swelling called angioedema in some people who take it. Signs include swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes, tongue or throat.

If you have these symptoms or trouble breathing, trouble swallowing or unusual hoarseness, get medical help right away.

This article is for informational purposes only. It is not healthcare advice, treatment, or diagnosis. It is not an endorsement of or recommendation for this medication. Speak to your doctor or healthcare provider about your specific healthcare needs, including your prescription medications. Only take medication as directed by your doctor.

Coverage and costs of prescription medications will vary by Medicare plan. Not all plans are available in all areas.

Written by Hayden Gharibyar, Pharm.D.