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Pentosan polysulfate sodium for Bladder Infection User Reviews

Brand names: Elmiron

Rating: 3.0

Pentosan polysulfate sodium has an average rating of 3.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 reviews for the treatment of bladder infection. 0% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 67% reported a negative experience.

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  • gou...
  • October 24, 2007

"I was put on Elmiron. I rapidly developed swelling, weight gain, and blinding headaches. My doctor said headaches were seldom from the drug... he also said the weight gain/swelling were not associated with the medication. I went off the medication for five months, all problems went away. I went back on a trial of it and gained 5.5 lbs in two weeks and had headaches, as well as swelling, again!"

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  • Unc...
  • November 28, 2014

"I was on this medication 8 months ago. The first three months were okay, no obvious side effects. After a problem at the pharmacy, I didn't have access for 3 weeks and then continued on it for another 3 months, and I am having the bad abdominal pain and swelling yet again. This time it feels like a radiating infection type of pain. Sharp pains in the front where I suspect my bladder is. I am now having this bloody mucus instead of bowel movements. I have also been experiencing hair loss in great amounts during showers. This medication seems to work at first and then begins to wreak havoc in other areas after extended use. I am on a strict IC diet, so I know that that is not the contributing factor."

6 / 10
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  • lid...
  • July 19, 2014

"It gave me an allergic reaction, swelling, hives, tight chest, and wheezing."

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