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Elmiron

(also known as Pentosan polysulfate)

Pentosan is used to relieve the symptoms of the bladder condition called interstitial cystitis.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Common Brand Names:

Elmiron

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More Information About Elmiron

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
440
66%
Chronic Pain
2
50%
Depression
1
100%
Overall, 66% (447 Members) find Elmiron helpful
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Elmiron Reviews

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Not been given this by the doctor yet
Working / Worked
Marve1 (Interstitial Cystitis (IC))
Could not live without it.
Has helped keep the pain to a minium since I've started it.
It works when I take it, but if I miss one, I start hurting again.
hair loss
Working / Worked
ehme (Interstitial Cystitis (IC))
lost my hair no didn't work
Working / Worked
tracy27 (Interstitial Cystitis (IC))
It has helped some.
It seemed to be helping after 3 months but side effects stared after 4 months . Stopped taking it may try it again at a later date.
Yes this also works for me!
working well. Have the best Dr's. and nurses.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: frequency help?
    Do you take Elmiron? That is the only thing that has helped my frequency. I can now go 4 hours without urinating. When I travel, I take Vesicare be... [More]
  2. Advice: Elmiron? Who takes it?
    I have been taking Elmiron for about ten years now. So far my insurance has paid for it. It makes all of the difference in my bladder function. Wit... [More]
  3. Advice: Elmiron? Who takes it?
    Thanks for your reply Rascal... I wish you days free from pain! [More]
  4. Advice: Elmiron? Who takes it?
    I took it for many years. I can't really say I had any success with it. I'm always in a lot of pain. I now use a Fentenyl pain patch. I stopped ta... [More]
  5. Advice: Elmiron? Who takes it?
    I was diagnosed with IC in July 2012. Thought it was a bladder infection and took cranberry extract, which put it over the roof with frequency and pai... [More]