For an IC patient who begins an Elmiron regimen, it may take between 3 and 6 months of continuous treatment before noticeable signs of relief.
After the first 3 months, a patient should be reassessed by their doctor. Depending on the effectiveness of the drug and the absence of side effects, a doctor may then recommend extending Elmiron therapy another 3 to 6 months.
Some Elmiron patients continue using the drug for up to 15 to 20 years or more.