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Elmiron

Elmiron

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Elmiron is a urology agent.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Tavan-SP

Generic Drug

Pentosan • Pentosan polysulfate

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Headache
Heartburn
Abdominal pain
Alopecia
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Rectal bleeding
Rash

Serious

Allergic reaction

Treats

Painful bladder syndrome
3.7
3 reviews

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I need to take Elmiron (pentosan) and the cost is so high,, have noinsurance. Most drugstores want accept coupons or discounts either.Do you have any answers.

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Elmiron (pentosan) side effects are what?

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What are the side effects taking elmiron (pentosan)?

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How common are side effects from elmiron (pentosan)?

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What are the side effects for women taking elmiron (pentosan)?

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A 28-year old asked:

Is elmiron (pentosan) a better solution than a lidocaine injection?

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A 46-year old asked:

What to do if I have interstitial disease, does taking more elmiron (pentosan) than I'm prescribed, a bad thing?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Elmiron (pentosan) allergy?

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A female asked:

I have had ic for some time prescribed elmiron (pentosan) but to afraid to take ie side effects very scary?

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A 56-year old male asked:

10 days ago started Elmiron (pentosan) and Tamulosin for prostatitis . First week felt good. Almost free from pain! but 3 days ago it all came back. is it ok ?

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A 32-year old asked:

I was diagnose with "painful bladder syndrome" three years ago and I still have pain in elmiron (pentosan). What can I do?

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A 19-year old female asked:

I have Interstitual cystitis & bladder instillations did not help they hurt me been on elmiron (pentosan) for months im still in severe pain.other options?

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A female asked:

I have just been prescribed elmiron (pentosan). I have not been thoroughly assessed to see if I have ic, is this safe? I still don't think my doc. Is listening.

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A 19-year old female asked:

My urologist has me taking 3 elmiron (pentosan) capsules before bed i have been on them three days now and i am having nosebleeds should i contact my dr?

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A 57-year old female asked:

I have fibre muscular dysplasia is this caused by taking the drug elmiron (pentosan) for ten years I take it for interstitial cystitis ?

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A 42-year old female asked:

Diagnosed with ic, i take elmiron (pentosan) I have an inter-stym device, i suffer from constipation, which I have noticed, a mass of tissue bulging from vigian?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Is elmiron safe during pregnancy? my doctor said it is safe. I have interstitial cystitis.

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Does your hair grow back if you stop elmiron (pentosan) cuz it causes hair loss will it grow back?

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A 40-year old female asked:

How common is hair loss side effect in women taking elmiron, (pentosan) and will hair loss stop if drug is discontinued?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Incredibly painful Interstitial Cystitis flare! What can I do to ease the pain? I have naproxen, hydroxyzine, and elmiron and the pain stays at a 7!!

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A 21-year old female asked:

I have interstitial cystitis im suppose to take elmiron (pentosan) medicine but im afraid to because the side effect is hair loss and I already lose to much hair?

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