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Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome is best identified and managed through use of a logical algorithm such as is presented in this Guideline. In the algorithm the panel identifies an overall management strategy for the interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome patient. Diagnosis and treatment methodologies can be expected to change as the evidence base grows in the future.

A consensus-based Terminology Report for ANLUTD has been produced to aid clinical practice and research.

Background-Amitriptyline is frequently used to treat patients with IC/PBS. The evidence to support this practice is derived mainly from a small single site clinical trial and case reports.