Reviewer: 55-64 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Comment:
Doesn't help with pain!!!

Comment:
Doesn't help with pain!!!
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Reviewer: DeeLF, 45-54 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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After multiple visits to my Gynecologist, she sent me to a Urogynecologist, who knew it was Interstitial Cystitis just upon taking a history of my symptoms. He did a couple of studies in-office, confirming the diagnosis, and then placed me on Elmiron. At first I, too, did not think it was working, until I ran out of it and could not afford to purchase it for a couple weeks. I have been on it for ... Show Full Comment

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After multiple visits to my Gynecologist, she sent me to a Urogynecologist, who knew it was Interstitial Cystitis just upon taking a history of my symptoms. He did a couple of studies in-office, confirming the diagnosis, and then placed me on Elmiron. At first I, too, did not think it was working, until I ran out of it and could not afford to purchase it for a couple weeks. I have been on it for a little over 10 years, and it this has been a life-saver for me. Also, I have never had to go into the ER for a flare-up, because the Urogynecologist also provided me with a list of foods that could cause them; this list has been extremely useful. My pain is now nearly nonexistent, and the frequency and urgency are directly related to and controlled by my daily caffeine intake. I LOVE this medication, and feel it is a godsend. Of note, I usually only take it in the morning and evening, because I forget about the midday dose; even on this reduced dosage, I have achieved what I consider to be stellar results!
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Reviewer: Seshet, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year

Comment:
I took Elmiron several years ago for Interstitial Cystisis. I took it for six month and had no improvement at all!!

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I took Elmiron several years ago for Interstitial Cystisis. I took it for six month and had no improvement at all!!
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Reviewer: merle wurth, 65-74 Female (Patient)

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Besides IC I also have Hunner's Ulcers. I am lucky that a small dose of Elmiron helps the bladder pain. Frequency is still a problem. Most medications I have tried for frequency are not very effective. Cost is the bigggest problem for me. Very expensive.

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Besides IC I also have Hunner's Ulcers. I am lucky that a small dose of Elmiron helps the bladder pain. Frequency is still a problem. Most medications I have tried for frequency are not very effective. Cost is the bigggest problem for me. Very expensive.
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Reviewer: Eartha, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Trying to remember to take this 3 times a day is hard. And to add to that, dosing is 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after. I am not convinced this medication is even working. I have been on it for 3 months and feel no better than the day it was prescribed. Even the medication info says it can take 3 months to a year to see results. I am discouraged about the effectiveness of this drug.

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Trying to remember to take this 3 times a day is hard. And to add to that, dosing is 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after. I am not convinced this medication is even working. I have been on it for 3 months and feel no better than the day it was prescribed. Even the medication info says it can take 3 months to a year to see results. I am discouraged about the effectiveness of this drug.
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