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Is Cyclosporine Advisable For Interstitial Cystitis?

I am 60yrs old female been having urinary problems for over a year and was dx with interstitial cystitis. tried all kinds of meds and last doctor I saw recommended cyclosporine pills not sure to start because of too many side effects. Any advice will be appreciated
Tue, 22 Dec 2015
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Dear friend,

Cyclosporine is a potential treatment of interstitial cystitis. However, it is generally not the first line treatment since it has many adverse effect. Other treatments should be implicated before cyclosporine.
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Is Cyclosporine Advisable For Interstitial Cystitis?

Dear friend, Cyclosporine is a potential treatment of interstitial cystitis. However, it is generally not the first line treatment since it has many adverse effect. Other treatments should be implicated before cyclosporine.