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(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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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Interstitial Cystitis (IC) | 286 |
64% |
| Chronic Pain | 1 |
0% |
| Depression | 1 |
100% |
| Female Sexual Issues | 1 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 64% (291
Members)
find Elmiron helpful
Elmiron Reviews
Working / Worked
Still have flare-ups. Not feeling well.
Working / Worked
Just started it yesterday so no results yet.
Working / Worked
This too is too soon to tell.
Working / Worked
nothing has worked. Very temporary relief with the instillations.
Working / Worked
Have found out that pelvic disorders such as vulvodynia, vestibulitis, IC, Pelvic floor Dysfunction, Fibro, Myofascial Pain and Thyroid Disorders often go together.
Working / Worked
This drug is to rebuild the lining in your bladar. Takes about 4 weeks to start working. This will stop the burning but not the contractions you may have. Hasn't worked for me.
Somewhat Helpful
I have only been taking it for a couple of months, it seems to help some but I am in pain everyday. My uro said that it could take up to 6 months to help. I'm holding out. The only side effects that I have noticed is that my hair is falling out.
Somewhat Helpful
Doesn't help as much as I would like it to. No side effects.
Somewhat Helpful
My bladder is still not feeling 100 but it definitely feels better. I am not running to the bathroom LITERALLY every 10 minutes.
Somewhat Helpful
Thank God I have TRICARE prescription service. This is an expensive medication, highly touted but seems of dubious benefit.
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I would REALLY recommend also exploring some alternative therapies out there. I am pregnant, for example, and I can't take Elmiron as there are not a... [More] -
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I have been on Elmiron since January 2007. It took about 3 months before I noticed any improvement. I have had no adverse reactions to this drug and... [More] -
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I took Elmiron and found it to be extremely effective. I had no noticeable side effects. I began my treatment in 2001 when I felt I was at the end up ... [More] -
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My eyes also get blurry, and I take Elmiron. It's almost like a film is over my eyes at times. [More] -
New study on which drugs work for IC
Hey you guys Study just published in the Archives of Internal Medicine Oct 8, 2007 reviewed the studies done on Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder... [More]
