In this post, we look at some relatively recent research regarding the still-emerging drug safety issue of Elmiron and maculopathy, i.e., maculopathy is an Elmiron vision side effect. According to “Screening needed for pentosan polysulfate sodium-associated maculopathy”, published on September 2, 2021, by Ocular Surgery News: In most cases, … [Read more...]
Maculopathy Patients Should be Asked About Any Elmiron Use in Past
A new Elmiron medical study about cases of macular toxicity related pentosan polysulfate (PPS) exposure suggests that established maculopathy patients should be questioned regarding any Elmiron use in the past. This will help eye doctors determine whether this person may have Elmiron maculopathy secondary to PPS toxicity. The findings of this … [Read more...]
Are Elmiron Side Effects Risks for Eye and Vision Are Greater Than Its Bladder Treatment Benefits?
In the past few years, there are case reports of Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium / “PPS”) causing eye problems such as retinal pigmentary changes and pigmentary maculopathy resulting in vision loss. The current body of medical literature suggests that perhaps Elmiron side effects risks related to the eye and vision — such as Elmiron-associated … [Read more...]
Elmiron Lawsuits Being Filed Against Drug Companies for Elmiron-Related Eye Problems
Elmiron lawsuits are being filed by patients who have experienced eye problems due to Elmiron, which is a bladder disease treatment medicine. In recent years there have been reports of patients who used Elmiron developing vision loss due to Elmiron-related maculopathy. But there were not any warnings about these Elmiron eye problems in the Elmiron … [Read more...]