The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Hair loss (4%)
- Diarrhea (4%)
- Nausea (4%)
- Headache (3%)
- Rash (3%)
- Stomach pain (2%)
- Upset stomach (2%)
- Abnormal liver tests (1%)
- Dizziness (1%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Rectal bleeding
- Gas
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Bleeding from your gums
- Changes in your blood count
- Sore throat
- Stuffy nose
- Itchiness
- Hives
Elmiron serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Changes in the retina of the eye (pigmentary maculopathy): difficulty reading, blurred vision, vision takes longer to adjust to dim light
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The following Elmiron side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Black, tarry stools
bleeding of the gums
blindness
blood in the urine or stools
blue-yellow color
blurred, decreased, or other changes in vision
bruising
burning, dry, or itching eyes
burning feeling in the chest or stomach
chest pain or tightness
chills
difficulty breathing or swallowing
discharge, excessive tearing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
indigestion
large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
loss of appetite
nosebleed
painful or difficult urination
pain or burning in the throat
pale skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
stomach cramps, tenderness, or upset
swollen glands
uncontrolled eye movements
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
watery or bloody diarrhea
Rare
Yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Belching
body aches or pain
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears
discouragement
dizziness
dryness of the throat
excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
feeling sad or empty
full feeling
headache
hearing loss
hoarseness
increased body movements
increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
increased sweating
indigestion
irritability
itching of the vagina or genital area
loss of interest or pleasure
pain during sexual intercourse
passing gas
redness or other discoloration of the skin
runny or stuffy nose
severe sunburn
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
thinning or loss of hair
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
voice changes
Rare
Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
difficulty in moving
joint pain
muscle pain or stiffness
stopping of menstrual bleeding
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
