Anyone taking this drug should talk to a healthcare professional about their options.

Talk to a healthcare professional if you’re taking or have taken Elmiron and are worried that your eyes may be affected. Symptoms commonly seen in connection with this condition include:

• A change in the color of the retina itself
• Dark spots in visions 
• Straight lines turned curved or squiggly
• Muted, less vivid colors
• Trouble reading
• Blurred vision, including in the center of the field of view
• A hard time adjusting to dimmer lighting 

If you took Elmiron and were diagnosed with maculopathy, you should consider taking legal action against the drug’s manufacturer. If you meet these criteria, you may have a case:

• Over the age of 18
• Diagnosed with maculopathy after taking Elmiron
• Are filing on behalf of yourself, a minor, or other family members who fits these criteria

Every case is unique, but people who successfully file drug or medical device lawsuits can recover money for some of the following damages:

• Past and future medical bills (including medication, hospital stays, and in-home care)
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity

It costs nothing upfront to hire us. Morgan & Morgan operates on the contingency-fee basis, which means we only get paid if we successfully resolve your case. Our fees come out of a favorable settlement or jury award, not out of your pocket.

The company that manufactures Elmiron, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, failed to disclose the dangerous side effects associated with their product and exposed millions of innocent patients to the risk of a life-altering disease. Scientific studies discovered this as early as 2015, yet after six years, the medication’s label still does not mention the risk of eye disease as a possible side effect. Their actions deliberately kept the public in the dark, which is a violation of the product liability laws that protect you. 

Unfortunately, Elmiron is still prescribed to patients around the country, despite the dangerous risks associated with the medication. The risk of maculopathy isn’t listed as a possible side effect, which is likely why it’s still utilized today. If you’re currently using this product, you should speak with your doctor about alternative options for your condition.

There are over one hundred lawsuits currently pending against Elmiron, but there are potentially thousands of victims yet to come forward. Although Janssen Pharmaceuticals first prescribed the medication in 1996, the first evidence about the product’s risk came about in 2015, allowing millions of innocent patients to use Elmiron without fully understanding the repercussions. If you’ve used Elmiron within this time and have developed symptoms of maculopathy, Morgan & Morgan can assist you in recovering the damages related to your situation. 

There are alternatives to Elmiron that don’t put the user at risk of maculopathy, such as over-the-counter options like Advil or Motrin. However, if you feel these options aren’t substantial enough, you can speak with a doctor about what option will most benefit your situation.