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Elmiron Patient, Information, Instructions - Pentosan
Elmiron Patient, Information, Instructions - Pentosan
PATIENT INFORMATION
ELMIRON is the only oral FDA-approved medication
for the relief of bladder pain or discomfort associated with Interstitial
Cystitis (IC). Clinical studies have proven ELMIRON to be both effective
and well tolerated.
ELMIRON can help reduce the pain and discomfort
of IC. Scientific studies show that ELMIRON relieves bladder pain in 38%
to 61% of IC patients after 3 months. Even more patients can experience
relief by 6 months. Relief may be gradual, and some people don’t see
significant improvement for 3 to 6 months. ELMIRON takes time to work;
ELMIRON does not heal the bladder wall. Instead, ELMIRON may protect the
bladder wall while it heals, which is a slow process. Therefore, you need
to continue with your treatment. The majority of patients who take ELMIRON
begin to respond in the first 3 months. Others
may need 3 to
6 months of therapy
before obtaining relief.
- Eliminate foods from your diet that make your symptoms worse
It is important that you don’t stop taking ELMIRON or reduce
your dosage just because you are feeling better or because ELMIRON is not
working right away. You should not stop taking ELMIRON if you begin
feeling better. Without ELMIRON, the damage to the bladder’s mucous layer
may return along with the pain and discomfort. It may take 3 to 6 months
of therapy before you obtain relief. If your symptoms have not improved
after 6 months, consult your healthcare professional.
Interstitial
Cystitis is a long-lasting condition, and continuing ELMIRON may help
maintain relief. In a long-term study of the typical treatment of IC,
ELMIRON provided relief from symptoms for as long as 3 years. The benefits
of ELMIRON are usually maintained with continued ELMIRON therapy in those
patients who find relief. ELMIRON does not lose its effectiveness with
prolonged, continuous use.
To get the best results, always take
ELMIRON as your doctor prescribes.
Managing possible side
effects
ELMIRON has been
shown to be well tolerated. The most common side effects were diarrhea,
nausea, hair loss, headache, rash, upset stomach, abdominal pain, liver
function abnormalities, and dizziness. Overall, each of these side effects
occurred at rates of 1% to 4%. When side effects did occur, they were
generally mild and usually did not interfere with continuing treatment.
Hair loss, when it occurred, was almost always limited to a single area of
the scalp, and grew back when ELMIRON was discontinued. ELMIRON is a weak
anticoagulant (blood thinner) that may increase bleeding. Call your doctor
if you will be undergoing surgery or will be taking anticoagulant therapy
such as warfarin, heparin, high doses of aspirin, or anti-inflammatory
drugs such as ibuprofen.
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