I am required to take a urine test every three months to make to make sure that I am taking my pain medication as prescribed. I just got diagnosed with a UTI and the doctor prescribed phenazopyridine for me. I am scared that this medicine will make my urine test incorrect and it will look like I am not taking my meds enough or too much. Does anyone know if this can happen?
Will Phenazopyridine alter a urine test to check for pain meds?
Question posted by careyinnc on 12 July 2013
Last updated on 6 October 2018 by Donna English
Added 12 July 2013:
My test is in two days...
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Donna English
6 Oct 2018
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kaismama
12 July 2013
It will show, your urine will become orange. However, this medication isn't one that is abused, and it is prescribed, so the dr won't care its in your system.
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- Phenazopyridine uses and safety info
- Phenazopyridine prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
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