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The Dangers Of (Elmiron) Eye Disease

If you or someone you love has been taking the brand name Elmiron, then you could be at serious risk of eye disease. Elmiron has been linked to a retinal injury called maculopathy. Maculopathy is a term used to describe conditions that affect the macula, an area of the retina associated with highly sensitive, accurate vision. Contact Nationwide Elmiron attorneys at Colson Hicks Eidson, they are ready to help. Their firm is known across the country for fighting for the rights of those injured by defective prescription medications and other faulty products. Their goal is to secure the compensation you deserve.

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The Dangers Of (Elmiron) Eye Disease

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  1. The Dangers Of (Elmiron) Eye Disease

  2. If you or someone you love has been taking Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium, commonly referred to by the brand name Elmiron, then you could be at serious risk of eye disease. The nationally-recognized firm Colson Hicks Eidson is now taking clients affected by Elmiron across the country. They have vast experience handling cases against major corporations and are ready to stand up for your rights. Their goal is to fully investigate your case and move to secure the compensation you deserve.

  3. What Is Elmiron Used For? Elmiron is the brand name for Pentosan, which is sodium pentosan polysulfate (PPS). This prescription medication is used to treat pain caused by interstitial cystitis, commonly known as “painful bladder syndrome.” This medication has also been prescribed for osteoarthritis in humans, as well as in elderly dogs and horses.

  4. What Are The Dangers Of Using Elmiron? Recently, Elmiron has been linked to a retinal injury called maculopathy.Maculopathy a term used to describe conditions that affect the macula, an area of the retina associated with “highly sensitive, accurate vision.” The form of macular degeneration attributed to taking Elmiron is called “pigmentary maculopathy of unknown etiology.”While symptoms between patients vary, symptoms can include any or all of the following: ❏ Parafoveal pigmented deposits: this occurs when the capillaries and small blood vessels around the macula become abnormal and can cause vision loss. ❏ ❏ Vitelliform deposits: this occurs when round, yellowish lesions form underneath the macula. This is also known as adult pattern macular dystrophy. ❏ ❏ Retinal pigment epithelium atrophy: this is a common symptom of age-related macular degeneration.

  5. Bruising Diarrhea Are There Other Symptoms Related To Taking Elmiron? Headaches Alopecia (hair loss) Gastroesophageal reflux Skin rash Sleep disorders Rectal bleeding

  6. Colson Hicks Eidson How Can Elmiron Be Linked To How Can Elmiron Be Linked To This Disease And Not Other This Disease And Not Other Medications? Medications? Elmiron is linked to maculopathy because it is the only FDA-approved medication used to treat interstitial cystitis. Research has shown that retinal cells are accumulating a toxic substance from Pentosan over time.

  7. How Long Do You Have To Take Elmiron Before Problems Develop? There is no direct link to the symptoms in patients taking Elmiron to the length of time they have been taking the medication.

  8. What Are The Most Common Symptoms Linked To Elmiron Eye Disease? ● Difficulty reading ● Difficulty adapting to dim lighting ● Vision disturbances or distorted vision ● Blindness ● Trouble seeing things up close ● Wrongful death cases ● Eye pain

  9. Is The Damage Caused By Elmiron Reversible? It is recommended that anyone taking the prescription drug Elmiron undergo a full eye exam regardless of whether they have developed adverse symptoms or not. Remember, there are other symptoms listed above to be aware of that may mask themselves as unrelated to taking Elmiron.

  10. They Are Ready To Help If you or a loved one have been affected by Elmiron or Pentosan, please contact Colson Hicks Eidson today. You are not alone in this fight. They have vast experience handling nationwide product liability cases like this, and they are ready to put that experience to work for you. Their goal is to secure the compensation you need if you’ve been affected by Elmiron. This includes: ● The cost of your current and future medical bills ● Recovery of income lost if you are unable to work When you need an Elmiron attorney, you can contact ● Pain and suffering damages them by calling them at 305-476-7442. They want to ● Mental anguish damages offer a free case evaluation, and they would be honored to speak with you. Their compassionate team ● Loss of enjoyment of life damages is standing by. ● Punitive damages against a company or manufacturer

  11. Colson Hicks Eidson Colson Hicks Eidson 255 Alhambra Circle Penthouse Coral Gables, FL 33134 305-476-7442 https://www.colson.com/contact/

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