How do members experience Pentosan polysulfate sodium?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Interstitial cystitis 351 51
Bladder problems 7 7
Urinary burning pain 3 5
Bladder irritability 1 0
Eosinophilic cystitis 1 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Hair loss 6
Nausea 4
Diarrhea 2
Alopecia 1
Chronic constipation 1
Constipation 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 7
Moderate 11
Mild 10
None 26

Member evaluations

fightingfibro

evaluated on Mar 08, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for interstitial cystitis: None
  • Side effects: Severe