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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
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Elmiron Reviews
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I have been using elmiron for almost 3 months. I recently quit using because I noticed my pain got worse, I have no clue if it is from the medication or something else.
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Waiting for it from mail order pharmacy
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not at all was constantly sick
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took it for one month - didn't help & made me feel sick.
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just started
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I see no evidnce that this works as a pill. i am cosidering instilling this directl into my bladder to see if that approach is effective.
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ithas work for me for the last 10 years on and off more off in the last year.
side effects only at the beggining very bad headache and stomack pain
side effects only at the beggining very bad headache and stomack pain
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working
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I took Elmiron and found it to be extremely effective. I had no noticeable side effects.
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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]
