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ELMIRON is the only oral medication FDA approved to treat the bladder pain and discomfort of IC

When you have interstitial cystitis (IC), it's easy to feel like you're the only one. But, believe it or not, interstitial cystitis affects millions of women and men in the US alone.

Every patient diagnosed with IC has a different story to tell. Here are just three who were willing to speak candidly about their IC condition and their treatment with ELMIRON. These stories are from individual patients and are not necessarily representative of results that can be expected by all patients taking ELMIRON.

Meet Terry-Jo Myers.

	About Terry-Jo Former member of the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association). Diagnosed with IC at age 21. Initial symptoms consisted of the urgent need to urinate, frequent urination and sharp bladder pain. Started treatment with ELMIRON in 1996

Meet Terry-Jo Myers.

I feel like I have another chance at the things I love

Terry-Jo Myers

About Terry-Jo

Former member of the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association).
Diagnosed with IC at age 21.
Initial symptoms consisted of the urgent need to urinate, frequent urination and sharp bladder pain.
Started treatment with ELMIRON in 1996

Meet Patricia Caruso.

	About Patricia Misdiagnosed at age 18. Properly diagnosed with IC in her twenties. Initial symptoms consisted of abdominal pain, urgency to urinate all the time and pain during sex. Began to feel better after 5 or 6 months on ELMIRON.

Meet Patricia Caruso.

Patricia Caruso

About Patricia

Misdiagnosed at age 18.
Properly diagnosed with IC in her twenties.
Initial symptoms consisted of abdominal pain, urgency to urinate all the time and pain during sex.
Began to feel better after 5 or 6 months on ELMIRON.

Meet Phil Stephens.

	About Phil First experienced symptoms of IC at age 42. Initial symptom was severe perineal pain. Visited a number of doctors before proper diagnosis. Began treatment consisting of ELMIRON and complementary medications, and feels 85% improved.

Meet Phil Stephens.

I feel very blessed to have recovered to the extent I have.

Phil Stephens

About Phil

First experienced symptoms of IC at age 42.
Initial symptom was severe perineal pain.
Visited a number of doctors before proper diagnosis.
Began treatment consisting of ELMIRON and complementary medications, and feels 85% improved.

Individual results may vary.

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

Important Safety Information

ELMIRON^® has been shown to be generally well-tolerated. The most common side effects were blood in stool, diarrhea, nausea, hair loss, headache, rash, upset stomach, abdominal pain, liver function abnormalities and dizziness. 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 it grew back when ELMIRON^® was discontinued.

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 or high doses of aspirin; or anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen.

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