Hello,
I have been on elmiron since July 2006. It seems to be helping as I recently have been able to add some foods back into my diet. I have not really had any problems with it until recently when I notice blood in my stool. I have an appointment with my GI doctor who has treated me for Gerd. I called my urologist to see if this was a common side effect. I was told to go off the elmiron until I was evaluated by my GI doctor. I know I will end up having a colonoscopy which is fine as I am 49 years old and it is about that time. However I am worried that if it is the elmiron they may take me off of it. Has anyone ever had this side effect and did you have to stop the elmiron? My dr has me on 200 mgs twice a day. I really don't want to stop it as it has helped me a great deal. If I can't take it any longer what else can I take? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I have been on elmiron since July 2006. It seems to be helping as I recently have been able to add some foods back into my diet. I have not really had any problems with it until recently when I notice blood in my stool. I have an appointment with my GI doctor who has treated me for Gerd. I called my urologist to see if this was a common side effect. I was told to go off the elmiron until I was evaluated by my GI doctor. I know I will end up having a colonoscopy which is fine as I am 49 years old and it is about that time. However I am worried that if it is the elmiron they may take me off of it. Has anyone ever had this side effect and did you have to stop the elmiron? My dr has me on 200 mgs twice a day. I really don't want to stop it as it has helped me a great deal. If I can't take it any longer what else can I take? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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