Elmiron Retina Damage: What You Need to Know
Does Elmiron cause retina damage (retinopathy)? Questions about potential Elmiron retina damage continue to swirl following the presentation of an alarming report on Elmiron side effects to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Elmiron is the only FDA-approved medication for interstitial cystitis — a painful bladder disorder — and hundreds of thousands of Americans are estimated to take the medication.
***IMPORTANT: If you take Elmiron, please be aware that recent research has determined that the drug may potentially cause retina damage and other eye problems. Contact your prescribing doctor for more information on potential side effects and possible Elmiron alternatives.
Does Elmiron cause retina damage?
While Elmiron is not currently subject to an FDA recall, recent research has determined that the bladder medication may cause serious retina damage (retinopathy).
According to researchers presenting to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, in a recent study, roughly one in four patients taking Elmiron exhibited signs of retina damage and other eye injuries.
Potential Elmiron retina damage may include:
These conditions can result in severe eye injuries, including but not limited to:
- Full or partial blindness (bilateral or unilateral)
- Blurred vision
- Halo vision
- Vision impairment
“I take Elmiron. What should I do?”
If you take this medication and are concerned about potential Elmiron retina damage, it’s important to contact your medical provider immediately.
The researchers responsible for the recent Elmiron study do not advise patients to stop taking the drug. However, they urge patients to contact their prescribing doctor, and be screened annually for potential eye damage related to Elmiron — even if there are no immediate signs of retinopathy.
“Do I have any legal options regarding potential Elmiron retina damage?”
If you’ve taken Elmiron bladder medication and suffered retinopathy or other eye injury, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation.
The dangerous drug attorneys at Riddle & Brantley have been holding potentially negligent pharmaceutical companies accountable for more than 35 years. We would love to help you seek justice if we can.
You may qualify for a lawsuit seeking to hold Elmiron manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals accountable for potential negligence. Potentially significant Elmiron settlements may be on the horizon.
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