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Pentosan polysulfate sodium User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Elmiron

Pentosan polysulfate sodium has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 113 reviews on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 21% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Pentosan polysulfate sodium

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  • October 11, 2014

Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Interstitial Cystitis "Love this medication. It helped me a lot."

9 / 10
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  • November 10, 2017

Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Interstitial Cystitis "This drug has saved my life. It did take about 6 months to really start working, but once it did, I got my life back. I have not suffered any ill effects from this medication."

9 / 10
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  • May 12, 2010

Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Interstitial Cystitis "I have had improvement on issues like frequency and pain, but the medicine causes fatigue, headache, nausea, weakness, and swelling in my limbs."

6 / 10
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  • November 18, 2017

Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Interstitial Cystitis "I started Elmiron yesterday and feel slightly nauseous and a little dizzy. Does this dissipate after a while of taking it, please?"

5 / 10
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  • July 20, 2017

Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Interstitial Cystitis "This drug does work for me. I take it twice daily, 2 pills morning and night. VERY EXPENSIVE is the downside."

10 / 10
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  • December 3, 2009

Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Interstitial Cystitis "I have been taking Elmiron off and on since 2005. It has helped tremendously, but the price is high, even with insurance! I have not had my liver enzymes checked since the beginning!"

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 30, 2019

Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Interstitial Cystitis "My tongue swelled up twice the size, I'm allergic to it. Had to be taken by ambulance to the ER."

1 / 10
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  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 6, 2018

Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Interstitial Cystitis "Elmiron didn't do anything for me other than drain my wallet."

1 / 10
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  • September 26, 2022

Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Interstitial Cystitis "Too many side effects. I decided to turn to homeopathy, and it works after just 2 weeks. No pain at all now. I'm so happy."

3 / 10
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  • July 19, 2014

Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Bladder Infection "It gave me an allergic reaction, swelling, hives, tight chest, and wheezing."

1 / 10
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  • June 20, 2010

For Interstitial Cystitis "The only medicine that has managed my interstitial cystitis and helped me live a near-normal life. Without it, I'd be dead or at least severely incapacitated, in a lot of pain and urgency."

10 / 10
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  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 11, 2023

Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Interstitial Cystitis "This drug is a wonder drug. It has helped me tremendously over the 30 years that I've been taking it."

10 / 10
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  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 23, 2025

Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Interstitial Cystitis "I have used Elmiron for years, it has been a lifesaver for me."

10 / 10
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