Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / phenyl salicylate / sodium biphosphate for Urinary Tract Infection User Reviews

• Anonymous
• August 8, 2011

"This medicine is terrific. I have interstitial cystitis and frequent urinary tract infections, and both of these conditions were IMMEDIATELY helped when taking Uribel. I can hardly believe how well this medicine works because I've tried so many other remedies, and none of them helped at all. I would always need to get yet another antibiotic, which I was quickly becoming immune to, and none of them worked anymore as well. Uribel stops EVERYTHING...the burning, the urgency, the pain, and the frequency. It's an amazing medication!"

• pen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2012

"I LOVE THIS MEDICINE. I have chronic end-stage Interstitial Cystitis. I've had it bad for 24 years, and NOTHING worked but URIBEL. I have taken Urelle and Utira-C, and none of them worked. But this one takes away my bladder pressure & pain. I can immediately tell when it wears off. I am taking it every 6 hours (4 times per day). I have Medicare and it doesn't cover it, but the relief from pain is well worth it."

• Anonymous
• January 24, 2012

"Although it was expensive, it was well worth it. My interstitial cystitis had gotten so bad it hurt to walk. I had to keep an ice pack between my legs. Within one dose of this, I started feeling better. The one thing I would suggest is that the pharmacy put a warning on the bottle stating specifically that the medicine will possibly turn your urine blue/green. The first time that happened, it was quite shocking! Overall, this medicine really saved me when the other ones let me down."

• why...
• March 5, 2014

"This medication made me into a normal person! I always had some kind of urinary tract infection, and I would take medication. After I took the last pill, within two weeks, I had it again. I'm 65, and honestly, I have been infection-free because of Uribel. I take it once a day unless I don't drink enough water or liquid, and I will take two. That's it! IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE."

• OAB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2013

"This medication definitely was effective in taking away the symptoms of urgency after I had a urinary procedure done. It worked pretty fast within 30 minutes. However, the side effect of 'fluttering heart' was very negative for me as I have an anxiety disorder, so the heart palpitations triggered me to get very panicky. The side effect started after an hour of taking it and subsided about 2-3 hours afterwards. Overall, I would recommend this medication because the effectiveness was excellent."

• lov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2020

"I was put on Uribel after suffering agonizing pain and spasms while being treated for a UTI. I was on 3 different antibiotics over a period of 24 days. The ER said each visit I had a clear infection, yet the culture only grew bacteria the third time. My pain was constant and just horrific. I was sent to a urologist who put me on Uribel, and he also performed the cystoscopy. I took the meds 3 times a day for almost 2 months, and I am now down to once a day. It is expensive, but I was so worried I'd have the symptoms forever. I am just relieved to find help and a promising treatment. Wish I knew for sure why I had the issues to begin with, because I'm used to UTIs but never experienced anything like this... it was really debilitating."

• Suf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 18, 2019

"I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis around 2002. I have been through 4 urologists and now I’m going to a gyno-urologist. She gave me this medicine, and it has changed my life! I have controlled pain with pain meds all this time while experimenting with numerous medicines. This stopped my pain! It is my miracle drug!"

• Lol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2019

"After months of pain and no relief, as well as multiple gyno and urogyno visits, I was finally prescribed Uribel. I had several courses of antibiotics for a 'UTI,' but the symptoms would not go away. This stuff is a game changer. The first night I took it, I had immediate relief and no side effects (and I’m very sensitive to new pills usually). The only downside is that it turns your urine blue, but I can live with that if it helps my IC pain!"

• bga...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2020

"I had symptoms of having a urinary tract infection but did not have one. Went to a specialist, and he prescribed Uribel for bladder muscle spasms, and it worked 100%. I felt so blessed to finally feel better."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2019

"After being in intense pain for two months and countless trips to the doctor, OBGYN, and a urologist, followed by multiple tests and exams, I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. Unable to control the pain and the need to void my bladder frequently, my urologist gave me samples of Uribel. After a day on this medication, my pain was almost completely gone, and the urgency had stopped. I can’t speak for anyone else, but this medication has been great."

• Lea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2018

"I had symptoms of a urinary tract infection. Extreme pain, frequent urination - as soon as I stood up from the toilet, I felt that I needed to pee again, etc. I went to my gyno for a urine test on the day the symptoms started. Nurses felt sorry for me having to wait for results and gave me Uribel samples to help with symptoms for the few days while I waited. The symptoms went away almost immediately. Yes, it turned my urine blue, but they told me to drink lots of water, so mine wasn't as bad as others described. Turned out I didn't have a UTI (next trip is to a urologist), but 2 days after my Uribel samples wore off, symptoms came back full force. Definitely helped while I had it."

• MCC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2019

"I have interstitial cystitis, but I also had a recent severe bladder infection. With my IC, Uribel is the only thing that works to make the burning pain and spasms go away. However, keep in mind that you do have to avoid some foods while taking this drug. If you research it, you will see that Uribel works when your urine is acidic. You have to avoid dairy as much as possible, and almonds for sure. I learned my lesson eating almonds right before I took one of my doses during the day. That dose did not work at all. All the other doses have worked. You can find a diet online to follow, and it will work wonders. It’s definitely my go-to if I’m ever experiencing a really bad flare. I have used it periodically over the last few years."

• Ala...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 28, 2019

"This works great for when my interstitial cystitis (IC) flares up. I just now had a flare-up (Jan 2019). I kept the Rx bottle for future reference, and the Rx date was Apr 2018. Almost a year, thank goodness, since the last flare-up. I am taking this bottle with me to my new doctor and am going to insist he write a new Rx for me. It works!"

• San...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 28, 2019

"This drug severely diminished my kidney function. I'm praying they are not permanently damaged and don't end up on dialysis. This drug should be taken off the market. I now treat my cystitis through diet, and that works a lot better. This drug is dangerous."

• Ber...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 11, 2019

"This drug has given me back my quality of life from my interstitial cystitis. It works quickly and effectively for IC flares, and the side effects are manageable. I have been taking Uribel off and on for 6 years. When it was temporarily unavailable last summer, I ended up with uro-mp as an “equivalent.” It did not work much at all, even at max dosage, and the side effects were much worse, including multiple UTIs because my doctor and I couldn’t get bad flares under control. Back on Uribel now, thank goodness, and I am doing much better."

• OSA...
• June 8, 2015

"I have suffered from overactive bladder for years, and my Toviaz is extremely effective, unless I will be standing for a period of time (e.g., outdoor concerts). Then my weak pelvic floor causes increased feelings of urgency and spasm. My gynecologist suggested I take this prior to going out, and then I can stand comfortably without feeling like I have to constantly pee! It has greatly improved my social life enjoyment. I am prone to having serotonin syndrome, which is one of the possible side effects, so I have to be sure I take my meds several hours apart, then I am fine."

• Roc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2019

"From my experience, Uribel is best if taken on an empty stomach with plenty of fluids. With citrus or soft drinks is even better, the added acidity seems to assist the medication. While no medications have eliminated my pain, Uribel has done the best at reducing it. I still have moderate frequency, but the sense of urgency is definitely lessened. Lithotripsy surgery is inevitable for my condition, bladder stones, but this medication has made the ailment bearable. I recommend it."

• Hel...
• August 19, 2015

"I had a lithotripsy done today with a cystoscopy and was prescribed Uribel for the bladder spasms and urination pain. I took it 3 hours ago, and I'm still suffering from the painful spasms and burning urination. It isn't working for me."

• Hid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2019

"Overall, I do not feel any benefit from Uribel. I am 2 weeks status post hysterectomy, bladder neck sling, and cystoscopy. This medication does not improve my pain when emptying my bladder, for which it was prescribed. I am starting to feel burning, which I did not have before. This medication makes urine more acidic, I was told. The number one side effect from Uribel for me, taking it 3 times a day, was dryness. My eyes were becoming stuck shut at night. Changing the dosage to 2 times a day did improve that problem. So, you may have to play with the dosing, with your doctor's approval, of course. More healing time may be in order for me to get better, but I do not think this helped in my situation at all."

• Ber...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2019

"I had been taking Uribel off and on for 6 years to treat interstitial cystitis flares. When it was temporarily unavailable last summer, I ended up with Uro-MP as an “equivalent.” It did not work much at all, even at max dosage, and the side effects were much worse, including multiple UTIs because my doctor and I couldn’t get bad flares under control. Back on Uribel now, thank goodness, and I am doing much better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2018

"I have been taking Uribel twice a day for about 2 and a half to 3 weeks now. I was prescribed it after visiting a urologist (after two urgent care visits when I thought my problem was a UTI, as well as a gynecologist). My symptoms are a literal constant, nonstop urge to pee, which causes frequency and occasional pelvic pain. At best, it provides minimal relief. I still have the constant urge to pee, but it may be a bit milder; however, I am still going to the bathroom at least every two hours. I still wake up every 2-3 hours every night to urinate. I also had an episode of pelvic pain last week, so Uribel didn't seem to prevent it. This medicine may have provided a little relief for me, but I still have symptoms."

• Anonymous
• March 15, 2012

"I was having recurring urinary tract infections, and my doctor suggested me taking this medication, which I loved, and they really helped, as I did not get any infections at all for the length of time I was on them. After 4 months, my insurance is now refusing to pay for them any longer, and I am afraid my infections will start up again."

• Sas...
• August 24, 2018

"I had a cystoscopy done two days ago and was given Uribel for the pain after the procedure. I noticed I pee less, but I still have pain when I pee, and it’s burnt me to pee, and I’m swollen (pain outside vagina), and I feel here and there some bladder spasm. I called my doctor to ask him if these symptoms are normal. Although I’m on Uribel, he said yes to give my recovery from the cystoscopy a few more days to heal. I so far don’t think this drug is helpful."

• Mag...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 13, 2021

"I have suffered with interstitial cystitis for over 30 years. Uribel is the most effective medicine for interstitial cystitis! My urologist will only prescribe a few pills at a time. I need to take Uribel more frequently for pain. The doctor says I need to be checked for bladder infection before he prescribes more than a few pills. However, 90% of the time, I do not have an infection. His office is about an hour away through heavy traffic. Could I take Urimar or Uribel on a regular basis? It is difficult to drive to the doctor's office every few weeks, especially while in bad pain. Please advise."

• LCa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 8, 2021

"I was prescribed this drug, Uribel, for UTI pain, and was also told that some of my doctors' patients would take one a day for a week and find their body has felt with the UTI itself and not need antibiotics. I was told to take only one a day to help with pain and spasms. I’ve since developed pain and discomfort from a tight pelvic floor, and I take one Uribel whenever I feel pain, and it offers relief. Sometimes it makes me feel drowsy and occasionally gives me a headache. I have noticed if I don’t take this medicine as soon as I feel the start of a UTI, it takes longer to kick in, so I advise taking it sooner rather than later and be preemptive."