Elmiron Lawsuit Resources

The attorneys at the Law Office of Edelstein, Martin & Nelson are currently evaluating claims from people who took the medication Elmiron and were subsequently diagnosed with maculopathy. If you have taken this drug and experienced adverse consequences, you may have legal options available to you. Reach out to our mass tort attorneys as soon as possible to discuss legal options available for you.

Since 1996, millions of patients across the United States have received the medication Elmiron for interstitial cystitis (IC), which is a painful bladder syndrome. In 2015, researchers began discovering potential connections between the use of Elmiron and users developing a serious eye disease called maculopathy. Despite mounting evidence in support of these findings, Janssen Pharmaceutical, the manufacturer of Elmiron, failed to warn the public of the potential risks associated with taking the medication. As a result, countless people continue to suffer unnecessarily.

Patients who suffer from interstitial cystitis are typically prescribed a daily dose of around 300 milligrams of the drug. In more serious cases, patients may receive doses between 800 milligrams and 1500 milligrams daily.

Although there have been questions and links between Elmiron and the development of maculopathy, no firm actions have been taken to prevent users from receiving the medication. As a result, millions of people continue taking this medication. Patients who do are at an increased risk of losing their vision completely. Countless patients have already experienced this and other serious health consequences.

Until 2015, no one knew of the risks associated with taking Elmiron. It was not until several doctors at Atlanta’s Emory Eye Center encountered six women who were experiencing the symptoms associated with maculopathy. Investigations into the commonality of their symptoms uncovered that all six women were long-term users of Elmiron.

In 2018 and 2019, additional studies were released that further supported the 2015 findings of the link between maculopathy and Elmiron. However, the exact way in which Elmiron causes this condition in users has not yet been determined.

Even after the repeated production of evidence linking the condition to the use of Elmiron, the eye disease has yet to be listed as a potential side effect of using the medication by the manufacturer. Regrettably, there is no way to tell how many people have already suffered these serious vision consequences. However, hundreds of thousands of people are still at risk of being harmed.

If you or a loved one takes or has taken Elmiron, and were diagnosed with maculopathy, you may have legal options available for you. A skilled legal team will help to review your case and determine the most appropriate actions forward. You may be entitled to compensation to help cover lost wages, pain and suffering, medical costs, and various other damages you face.

Over the past decade, we have continued to see more and more victims who experience vision loss and eye damage after taking Elmiron to come forward. Many victims are unaware of legal options available to them and often have questions. Right now, hundreds of people are involved in lawsuits against the drug’s manufacturer. More people continue to come forward every day. There are a few common questions that people have about Elmiron, the lawsuit, and the legal options available. Some of the most common questions include:

Should I stop using Elmiron?

• If you are currently taking Elmiron, it is crucial that you speak to a healthcare professional right away. There may be other options available for you.

Who is eligible to file an Elmiron lawsuit?

• If you took Elmiron and were subsequently diagnosed with maculopathy, you may have legal options available to you. You should seek the guidance of a competent mass tort attorney as soon as possible. You may be able to take legal action against the drug’s manufacturer to recover your In order to file an Elmiron lawsuit, you will need to meet these criteria:
  • You are over the age of 18.
  • You were diagnosed with maculopathy subsequent to taking Elmiron.
  • You are considering the filing of a legal claim on behalf of yourself, a minor, or another family member who is unable to do so on their own.

An attorney will analyze the circumstances of your case and help to determine the most appropriate actions moving forward.

What damages are recoverable for an Elmiron lawsuit?

• Victims who suffered from maculopathy and other adverse health consequences from taking the drug Elmiron may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate some of the economic and non-economic damages they face. Victims may be entitled to compensation for:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earnings/loss of benefits
  • Past and current medical bills
  • Long-term care expenses for medication, hospitalization, and more

It is crucial that you reach out to our team as soon as possible to explore the legal options available for you. Our mass tort attorneys will meet with you at your earliest convenience. We will discuss the circumstances surrounding your case and help to determine what legal options are available. It is crucial that you act quickly to protect your legal rights. Contact our law firm at your earliest convenience to get started.

The attorneys at the Law Office of Edelstein, Martin & Nelson are committed to helping victims with handling even some of the most complex mass tort claims. We fight to help our clients get justice for the pain and suffering they have been forced to endure. Our team begins working immediately on cases for our clients so we can help them have the strongest and most efficient and effective evidence to present while demanding justice on their behalf.

If you were injured as a result of using Elmiron, contact our personal injury attorneys today by calling (302) 504-4815. Our team is available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the legal options available for you.