Elmiron Questions

My daughter has been on elmiron for 3 months now?

its been 3 months now on the elmiron and it hasn't made much of a difference. does it take along time to start helping ?

Posted 12 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •

I have been taking elmiron for 15 years it has helped very much with my ic but over the years it has

... caused bleeding problems with my colon and if I cut myself it is very hard to stop bleeding even if just a paper cut. Can I discontinue without getting blood clots? Thank you

Posted 9 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

Cvs can not get elmirom, what is wrong?

I have to get mine from cvs because of insurance, have to get 3months. ,or I pay as much for one month as I do for 3.

Posted 2 Jul 2011 • 1 answer • 1 star

I'm having a hard time finding a drugstore in my area that I can get Elmiron.Can someone help?

Rite Aid says they cant get Elmiron and they dont know why can you tell me what drugstore still carries it.

Posted 18 Jun 2011 • 2 answers • 1 star

When and why was Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate) discontinued?

I was told by a pharmacist that the production of Elmiron was discontinued. Is that true, and if so, is there a suggested replacement for treatment of Interstitial cystitis. This was working for the ...

Posted 9 Jun 2011 • 1 answer • 1 star

Is Elavil cheaper than Elmiron?

I take Elmiron for Interstitial Cystitis and Lexapro for depression. The Elmiron is $230 for a 90-day supply and that's only 2 a day. I did better on 4 a day, but can't afford it. If Elavil ...

Posted 26 May 2011 • 1 answer • 1 star

Are you currently taking elmiron and if you are has it helped the symptoms?

My urologist the said generic probably would not be available for awhile as it is an "orphan" drug, meaning I guess that it is the only one of it's type developed specifically for IC. ...

Posted 29 Apr 2011 • 2 answers • 1 star

After taking elmiron for two days, my symptoms are worse. I had rapid heartbeat the first day, and?

... fatigue. Now, the start of the third day, my stomach is burning, as well as my urinary tract worse than ever before even while not urinating. Has this happened to anyone else?

Posted 16 Mar 2011 • 4 answers •

When will elmiron gereric be available in the USA?

Posted 5 Mar 2011 • 1 answer •

What is taking so long to get elmiron generic to be available?

Posted 5 Mar 2011 • 2 answers •

Will I need to take elmiron for the rest of my life?

Posted 2 Mar 2011 • 6 answers • 1 star

Is it safe to stop taking elmiron abruptly or do you need to wean yourself off gradually?

Posted 1 Mar 2011 • 1 answer •

Did anyone find that no matter how much they exercised, they couldnt lose wight while on Elmiron?

Posted 4 Dec 2010 • 3 answers • 1 star

I have Interstitial cystitis. I have tried Elmiron, Clorpactin instillations. Urocyst installations?

... Bladder distention & have now started rimso-50 instillations. I am to have this every 2 weeks but was under the impression that weekly would be a more agressive approach to the Hunners ulcers ...

Posted 19 Nov 2010 • 1 answer •

I am taking Elmiron for IC. The worst side effect is diahrea. Is this a common side effect?

Does Elmiron really work well for you? I wonder if I give up fruit, coffee, wine, and all of the other things on the list if I wouldn't need elmiron.

Posted 26 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •