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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) | 284 |
64% |
| Chronic Pain | 1 |
0% |
| Depression | 1 |
100% |
| Female Sexual Issues | 1 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 64% (289
Members)
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Elmiron Reviews
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did self installations once a week for 3 months and haven't had to do any for over a year. I would say it worked.But still take the elmiron twice a day.No side effects.
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I think it's too early to make a decision.
Working / Worked
worked for a little while but always reoccurred
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currently take 2 tablets twice day
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Just started with it.
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working w/insurance co to cover it
Working / Worked
Just started them today after my appnt.
Working / Worked
Started taking it in 1998 and still take it. It works about 98% of the time with some flare ups.
Working / Worked
I haven't noticed any major changes
Working / Worked
used for about 2 years, no noticable improvment, expensive
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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]
