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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Terry Crouppen who has more than 40 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney. Our last modified date shows when this page was last reviewed.
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If you or a loved one has suffered vision loss or eye damage after taking Elmiron for 6+ months, you may be eligible to recover financial compensation. Since 1979, the attorneys at Brown & Crouppen have helped clients recover over $1 billion in compensation, including injury claims resulting from dangerous drugs (such as Elmiron).
Getting started with your case by calling 888-795-0694 or request a free case evaluation online. Our Elmiron attorneys can help you determine if you’re eligible to recover compensation and help you build a strong claim.
What is Elmiron?
Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) is a popular prescription drug that treats urinary pain caused by interstitial cystitis. It can also be used to treat osteoarthritis. The drug, Elmiron, is manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a division of the healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson. Elmiron is classified as a urinary analgesic, or pain reliever, and as an anticoagulant, or blood thinner.
What Is Interstitial Cystitis (IC)?
Interstitial cystitis is a chronic bladder condition that can cause a range of symptoms, including:
- bladder pressure
- bladder pain
- pelvic pain
- perineum pain
Over one million people in the United States suffer from interstitial cystitis. There is no cure for it, and Elmiron is the only prescription drug that has been approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to treat interstitial cystitis and painful bladder syndrome.
Elmiron And Vision Loss
The use of Elimron may cause the following common side effects:
- hair loss
- diarrhea
- upset stomach
- abnormal liver functions
- dizziness
- bruising
- nausea
- blood in the stool
- headache
- rash
- weight gain
- swelling
The drug manufacturer did not provide any warnings about potential vision impairment, retinal injury, maculopathy, or eye disease. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has issued a report that notes that patients may experience other symptoms such as:
- vision damage or loss
- problems with vision focus and reading
- macula/retinal damage (retinal maculopathy)
- difficulty adjusting to dim/dark lighting
In 2018 and 2019, researchers found that up to one-quarter (25%) of patients with significant or long-term exposure to Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) showed demonstrable signs of eye damage. Some evidence may suggest that even when the use of Elmiron is discontinued, vision problems may continue to worsen.
The research in these studies found an increased occurrence of macular degeneration, in particular, an eye disorder called retinal pigmentary maculopathy. The 2019 study conducted at the Emory Eye Center with six patients who had chronic exposure to Elmiron reported that they “had developed unusual changes in their macula.” The 2018 Kaiser Permanente study found that Elmiron “caused retinal damage in about 25% of patients and, adding to the issue, the damage itself can mimic that of other retinal conditions such as age-related macular degeneration or pattern dystrophy.”
Symptoms of Retinal Pigmentary Maculopathy
The symptoms to watch out for are:
- blurry vision
- dark spots
- loss of close vision
- visual dimming
- difficulty reading
- night blindness
- blindness
Inadequate Warnings For Elmiron Eye Damage
The research also indicated that patients with vision problems might have initially been diagnosed with another vision disorder or eye disease, such as age-related macular degeneration or pattern dystrophy, which have similar symptoms. Researchers have, therefore, suggested that Elmiron patients who notice vision changes or other eye problems should speak with their physician or ophthalmologist about getting an ophthalmic examination with retinal imaging.
Despite the research, no warnings for macular damage, visual changes, or other eye conditions were listed on prescribing information for Elmiron until recently. On June 16, 2020, the FDA approved a label change. Drug manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals admitted that Elmiron, taken over time, “appears to be a risk factor” for side effects including “retinal pigmentary changes.”
Get Help With Your Elmiron Lawsuit From Brown & Crouppen Law Firm
Getting started is simple. You can call us at 888-795-0694 for a free consultation, or tell us about your case with our Free Case Review form. And remember, there’s no upfront cost to you — if you don’t get paid, we don’t get paid.
Over the years, our team of product liability attorneys has helped the victims of a wide array of dangerous products. Some of the most tragic defective product cases are related to dangerous drugs, including Elmiron. We help people who have suffered the side effects of dangerous drugs.
When you contact our legal team to talk about your Elmiron lawsuit, our experienced defective drug attorneys know what to do to provide the legal representation you or your family members need.
- We’ll provide a free consultation and evaluation of your case.
- We know what evidence to collect and the best ways to go about it. We’ll contact the appropriate experts, if those are needed.
- We understand the costs of physical, mental, and emotional injuries, including lost wages and medical bills.
- Our team can gather and process the appropriate legal documentation and provide legal advice on your Elmiron lawsuit. Every step of the way, we care for you.
- Most importantly, we work for you. Our law firm is dedicated to fighting for justice, and we have the track record to back it up with more than $1 billion won in personal injury cases.
Get started with a free consultation with one of our skilled Personal Injury Lawyers today.
If you or a loved one has suffered maculopathy, eye damage, or vision loss after long-term use of Elmiron, it may be best to consult an Elmiron lawyer. For more than 40 years, the personal injury lawyers at the law firm of Brown & Crouppen have been helping the victims of dangerous drug injuries get the justice and financial compensation they deserve.
Do not stop taking a prescribed medication without first consulting your doctor. Discontinuing a prescribed medication without your doctor’s advice can result in injury or death.
Elmiron remains approved by the United States Food and Drug administration.
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