Phillips Law Group and its partners are investigating claims that Elmiron has caused serious vision problems and eye damage including blindness and Pigmentary Maculopathy after long-term use. If you or a loved one have taken the drug Elmiron and are now diagnosed with Maculopathy or another serious eye health concern, please contact our firm for more information without delay.
What is Elmiron?
Elmiron is a medication used for the treatment of interstitial cystitis, a bladder disorder. According to WebMD, “It may work by forming a layer on the bladder wall and protecting it from harmful/irritating substances in the urine. It is also a weak ‘blood thinner’ and may increase the risk of bruising/bleeding (such as bleeding from the nose/gums).”
Unfortunately, while it initially seemed like the drug only potentially caused mild side effects such as hair loss, diarrhea, and nausea, new evidence shows it may allegedly cause other, more significant potential side effects than previously considered, including vision issues.
Elmiron and Vision Issues
In November 2018, researchers from Emory Eye Center in Atlanta published research linking long-term Elmiron use to unusual changes in patients’ macula only seen with Elmiron use.
The macula is a small area at the center of the retina, which is “responsible for delivering clear, crisp, central vision,” the American Academy of Ophthalmology reported.
Now, lawsuits against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Elmiron, claim that the drug has caused serious vision problems and eye damage, including Pigmentary Maculopathy, and that Janssen failed to warn patients about these potential risks. People who suffered after taking Elmiron and who may not have been adequately warned about serious side effects may be able to take legal action to seek justice for their pain.
Filing an Elmiron Lawsuit
You may be eligible to file an Elmiron lawsuit if you used the drug for one year, and were diagnosed with one of the following:
- Pigmentation maculopathy
- Pigmentation macular degeneration
- Pigmentation maculitis
- Retinal maculopathy
- Dry macular degeneration
Or, if you used Elmiron for four years or more and suffered blurred vision, central vision loss, or poor light-to-dark adaptation, you may also be eligible to pursue an Elmiron claim.
Symptoms of Maculopathy
Some symptoms of maculopathy include:
- Loss of vision
- Distorted vision
- Poor color vision
- Blind spot in central vision
- Light sensitivity
- Difficulty adjusting to low light levels
- Progressive blindness
How Phillips Law Group Can Help
People who have suffered vision loss or blindness or any of the diagnoses listed above after taking Elmiron may be eligible to file a lawsuit, and Phillips Law Group can help.
If you or a loved one took the drug and are now diagnosed with Maculopathy in particular, you may be eligible for compensation including damages for pain and suffering and mental anguish, the cost of your current and future medical bills, and more.
Please contact our firm today at 602-222-2222 to learn more about your legal options if you suffered vision issues after taking this drug. A member of our team can discuss your situation in a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation and determine how we may be able to advocate on your behalf as your legal representation in an Elmiron lawsuit.
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