The most common side effects of Elmiron are hair loss, diarrhea and nausea. Serious, rare side effects include severe abdominal pain and dehydration. In June 2020, Janssen Pharmaceuticals added a warning for retinal pigmentary maculopathy, a condition that causes vision problems.
Common side effects of Elmiron Include:
- Hair loss
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
Lawsuits for Eye Damage
Elmiron’s medication insert didn’t list any warnings about eye damage or an increased risk of eye disease until Janssen added a warning about pigmentary maculopathy in June 2020, according to lawsuits.