Living With Interstitial Cystitis

As with any chronic condition, it's natural to feel alone when you have symptoms that, at times, make it hard to live your life as you normally do. But sticking with the right treatment and following a few interstitial cystitis lifestyle tips can help you take control of interstitial cystitis (IC).

In addition to taking ELMIRON^®, there are a variety of ways to obtain temporary relief of your IC symptoms. Changes in both your diet and lifestyle may give you added comfort while you treat your IC.

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ELMIRON^® is indicated for the relief of bladder pain or discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis.
ELMIRON^® is available by prescription only.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

ELMIRON^® is a weak anticoagulant (blood thinner) which may increase bleeding. Call your doctor if you will be undergoing surgery or will begin taking anticoagulant therapy such as warfarin, heparin, high doses of aspirin, or anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen.

ELMIRON^® should not be taken if you have a known hypersensitivity to the drug or similar drugs.

The most common side effects observed in clinical trials were blood in stool, diarrhea, nausea, hair loss, headache, rash, upset stomach, abdominal pain, liver function abnormalities, and dizziness. Hair loss, when it occurred, was almost always limited to a single area of the scalp, and grew back when ELMIRON^® was discontinued.

The mechanism of action of ELMIRON^® in interstitial cystitis is not fully understood.

Please see full Product Information for ELMIRON^®.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Last modified November 12, 2009