Are your symptoms interstitial cystitis?

Do you experience chronic pelvic pain (CPP)? Frequent urination? Pain during sex? These are all common symptoms of interstitial cystitis (IC), sometimes referred to as Painful Bladder Syndrome, a chronic, yet treatable, inflammatory condition of the bladder that affects both women and men.

Unfortunately, the symptoms of IC are similar to many other conditions, so misdiagnosis of interstitial cystitis is common. That's why it's important to have a clear understanding of IC's most common symptoms and to take the IC Self-Screener to evaluate your symptoms. Because the sooner you know what is causing your discomfort, the sooner you can get the right treatment and the relief you need.

NEXT: Interstitial Cystitis Symptoms

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