Long-term exposure to Elmiron may cause maculopathy, an eye disorder affecting the retina, and a major cause of blindness.

Elmiron is a drug prescribed to treat Interstitial Cystitis, which is an ailment in the urinary tract system that causes abdominal and pelvic pain.

Interstitial Cystitis is also known as Bladder Pain Syndrome and mostly affects women. The pain can be chronic or intermittent, often leading to frequent urination. Elmiron is prescribed to treat this injury, but long-term use can be costly.