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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)
285
64%
Chronic Pain
1
0%
Depression
1
100%
Female Sexual Issues
1
100%
Depression - Teen
1
100%
Overall, 64% (290 Members) find Elmiron helpful
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Elmiron Reviews

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Was working but got behind on taking it because the meds were so expensive. Now that I have a few pills when I take them I get the worst headache and nausea.
This was a miracle drug for me. But now my ins. won't cover it and at over $100 a month I can't afford it. It is very frustrating to know that there is a medication that could make me so much more comfortable, and I can't get it.
Working / Worked
Finally working, it took me 4 pills a day and a year of this for some relief. No side effects that I know of.
Working, use both orally and bladder instillations
Worked wonderful while I could afford it.
Has made a huge difference!
loved it but cant take now due to pregnancy
Working / Worked
was in extreme pain, did the DMSO , always have blood in my urine, but Elmiron helped me function better. I had no side effects from that drug.
at first, I can't say it was totally successful, but had surgery and am taking it, so far only had to have treatments every 3-4 months...
Working / Worked
I started on this for my treatment. It took about a year before it started working.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Elmiron
    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]
  2. Discussion: Elmiron
    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]
  3. Discussion: Elmiron
    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]
  4. Discussion: Elmiron
    My eyes also get blurry, and I take Elmiron. It's almost like a film is over my eyes at times. [More]
  5. Discussion: 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]

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