Elmiron Side Effects

Some of the most common Elmiron side effects include abdominal pain, indigestion, and an increase in liver enzymes. However, not everyone who takes this drug will experience side effects. There are also more serious (but rare) Elmiron side effects that can occur; these include vomiting, mouth ulcers, and gum bleeding.

 

Elmiron Side Effects: An Introduction

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Elmiron® (pentosan polysulfate sodium). However, not everyone who takes Elmiron capsules will experience side effects. When people do develop Elmiron side effects, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or are easily treated by a healthcare professional. In studies, about 1.5 percent of people had a serious side effect while taking Elmiron 100 mg capsules.
 
(The side effects discussed below are not a complete list of side effects reported with Elmiron. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of side effects with you.)
 

Common Elmiron Side Effects

Elmiron has been studied in clinical trials. In these studies, side effects are always documented. The most common Elmiron side effects observed (occurring in approximately 1 percent to 4 percent of patients) include:
 
  • Hair loss
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Blood in the stool
  • Unexplained rash
  • Bruising
  • Indigestion
  • Abdominal pain
  • Increase in liver enzymes
  • Dizziness.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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