Elmiron and Hair Loss???

[sing_to_you]

I have been on Elmiron for a month and a 1/2 now and the word is that there is a slight chance of a side effect that it can make you have some hair loss. I was wondering if any of you long time users of Elmiron have had any difficulty with it in that way and if so how bad can it get. I am concerned because I have been put on Depakote before and had hair loss pretty bad before, so I am wondering??
Thanks sing_to_you

[sleepyangel30]

yes, i've had alittle hair lost, thank god it grew back, i can't take elmiron it makes me sick.

[vm]

MOST people who take Elmiron do NOT have hair loss, but it does happen to some people. The numbers from the study the Elmiron folks put on their site are 3-4%. That is a small minority of people it happens to. My guess is that if you hadn't had any yet - you probably won't have any. I have been on for over 2 years now and have had none.

[amethyst79]

My uro wanted to put me on Elmiron yesterday. I opted not to because of ALL of the side effects, not just the hair loss... having to take it every day forever, and having yet another medication. But I know others thank God for the Elmiron and have had great success. I think it's a matter of what feels right to you, in your gut, and going with it.

Women's intuition is wonderful!

Chelle