What are the side effects for women taking the medication Elmiron?… by lucyalici
Elmiron is prescribed to help relieve the symptoms of the illness Interstitial Cystitis (a painful and incurable condition whereby the bladder lining disappears and the bladder is hugely inflamed)
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ELMIRON is indicated for the relief of bladder pain or discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis.
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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Does anyone have any experience with protopic ointment for the treatment of eczema?… by pineapple_34_
It has been prescribed for my one year old.
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I'm 22 and was prescribed that almost 2 years ago. DON'T USE IT. It now carries a black box warning and is too strong, esp. for a baby. I went back to my doctor after i heard about the warning, and she prescribed Aclovate. I try not to use it and just stick to washing with Dove and moisturizinig with Cetaphil. Taking an antihistamine before i go to bed also helps so that i don't scratch. That's when I would do all the damage, in my sleep. I would wake up in the morning with such raw skin. Also, to relieve broken raw skin and also just to relieve and moisturize, make a solution of half cold water and half fat free/skim milk. Use it as a splash or a cold compress. Helps esp after the shower while pores are still open. Follow up with the Cetaphil. Good Luck!
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