I was diagnosed with IC in Sept 2004. My uro put me on Elavil and Ditropan XL. I also started the IC Diet and love it. It's made a big difference in my pain. Recently, I had to go off Elavil because of the side effect of being sleepy ALL DAY. I have a young child, so I needed to be more alert. So, we thought we'd try Elmiron. Within a day or two of starting the Elmiron, I started having really bad frequency, especially at night. And, I began having nose bleeds two or three times a day. And, I was getting diarrhea from just about everything I ate. I stuck it out for a month, but the frequency got so bad, I wasn't sleeping most nights. So, I stopped taking it.
I am frustrated, though, because I know that Elmiron can help aid the repair of the bladder lining. Elavil was just masking my pain, but I was excited about Elmiron actually helping to heal my bladder a bit. Has anyone else had these kinds of side effects? And, if so, do they go away?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Warm Regards,
Becky B.
I am frustrated, though, because I know that Elmiron can help aid the repair of the bladder lining. Elavil was just masking my pain, but I was excited about Elmiron actually helping to heal my bladder a bit. Has anyone else had these kinds of side effects? And, if so, do they go away?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Warm Regards,
Becky B.
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