Join Now
(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
continueMore Information About Elmiron
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
I started on this for my treatment. It took about a year before it started working.
Working / Worked
Not working. Only oral drug approved for IC. Helped at first but not anymore. Am thinking of having my bladder removed.
Working / Worked
I took Elmiron 100mg 3x a day, it worked but still had flareups, when I was pregnant I had some pain,then after I had herno painnow 15months old & I am having pain again
Working / Worked
Working / Worked
I took it for many months but didn't like the side effect of my hair falling out so I stopped.
Working / Worked
has helped 80% can live more normal
Working / Worked
About to start it
Working / Worked
I just started this yesterday.
Working / Worked
not working...take alot of Percocet
Working / Worked
I feel a difference with these 3 meds. together.
Showing 81 - 90 of 354 Reviews
Discussions
-
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] -
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] -
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] -
Elmiron
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]
