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Researchers have conducted a new Elmiron study looking for a correlation between pentosan polysulfate (PPS) and vision problems in patients taking this medication for interstitial cystitis. PPS is also known by its brand name Elmiron and is one of the only treatments available for interstitial cystitis, a rare bladder disease....
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UPDATE: Elmiron lawsuits alleging that Elmiron causes eye damage have been consolidated into multi-district litigation (MDL) in the District Court of New Jersey. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred almost 130 lawsuits to the court of District Court Judge Brian Martinotti on December 15, 2020. Several manufacturers of...
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Alarming reports that the bladder medication Elmiron may cause serious eye damage have resulted in many Elmiron lawsuits being filed and raised serious questions about potential negligence by the manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Is Elmiron dangerous? A 2019 study by researchers at Emory University found a link between Elmiron (pentosane polysulfate...
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Do you qualify for an Elmiron class action lawsuit? Those who have suffered eye damage potentially due to Elmiron may have a claim for compensation, and our Elmiron lawsuit attorneys are ready to help. At the American Academy of Opthalmology in 2019, researchers presented alarming evidence that Elmiron, a common...
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Lawsuits are being filed across the country alleging that Elmiron causes serious eye damage. Elmiron is the only FDA-approved medication for treating a rare bladder disorder called interstitial cystitis. With our firm handling many of these Elmiron lawsuits as part of the Elmiron MDL, clients often ask us, "What kind...
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Alarming new research suggests there may be a link between Elmiron bladder medication and severe eye damage, including retinopathy, maculopathy and blindness. Do you have any Elmiron injury claim? If you have taken the popular bladder medication Elmiron and suffered serious side effects, you may have an Elmiron injury claim...
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Alarming research has revealed a connection between the popular bladder medication, Elmiron, and a newly discovered eye disease called pigmentary maculopathy. Does Elmiron cause pigmentary maculopathy? What is Pigmentary Maculopathy? Pigmentary maculopathy is a newly discovered eye disease. It was first discovered by researchers at Emory Eye Center. This maculopathy...
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Does Elmiron cause blindness? In the wake of disturbing reports that the popular bladder medication Elmiron may cause eye damage, many patients are wondering: “Can I go blind from taking Elmiron?” In this blog post, we’ll break down what you need to know about potential Elmiron blindness and vision loss...
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Is Elmiron safe? Alarming research links popular bladder medication to potentially serious eye damage. Elmiron (generic pentosan) is a medication used to treat pain or discomfort from a certain bladder disorder called interstitial cystitis. Although the way in which Elmiron works is not completely known, it appears to work by...
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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...
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