Phenazopyridine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Merdy
• April 19, 2015

For Dysuria "Well, let me tell you the bad news. Everything taste different. I ate a piece of cake and quickly spit it out. I'm itchy :/ and everything is orange.....everything. But I had severe kidney pain and it vanished over night. I took my medicine immediately after eating and did not notice any nausea. There's a slight itching in that "area," but that's common with a UTI. Hope this helps!"

• ryn
• February 6, 2017

For Dysuria "My husband went to the ER a few days ago due to painful urination and bleeding. No sign of infection yet nor of stones, but traces of blood in the urine...they gave him Uristat to help with the pain. He says it is helping some with the pain, but the side effects are not good. He is having awful nausea and headaches and can barely stay awake after taking it. Been going to bed at 7pm. Just very miserable. Thankfully, it was only to be taken for three days. Hoping his symptoms ease tomorrow. I don't think he will jump at the chance to take this drug again."

• Anonymous
• August 20, 2013

For Dysuria "After a successful surgical removal of kidney stone, it felt like I was urinating pieces of glass. This medication was a God send in pain reduction and fear of urinating. Motrin worked and I didn't need narcotic pain relievers at all."

• abarn...
• November 5, 2015

For Dysuria "I've been in pain for three days, and cannot get an appt. till next week so I went all out and bought cranberry juice, tablets, and this medicine. I felt no differently after taking it. And not even three hours later. I still had the pain and urgency. I woke up this morning, hoping it would have worked by now, to find my lower parts completely covered in a rash and it itched HORRIBLY. Apparently I'm allergic to the dyes or something. How could I have known? Be very careful before taking this product and make sure you are absolutely not allergic to anything on the list, it didn't work for me and it broke me out so badly that I can't even put underwear on. The rash wasn't the product's fault, but I am giving it a 1 for not helping the pain."

• rams
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2022

For Interstitial Cystitis "I've been struggling with IC for a few months now. Bladder instillations did not help. My doctor recommended phenazopyridine, as well as an anti-depressant at night time (it's thought to relax the bladder). I noticed a difference. On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the worst), I was brought down to a steady 2. There were brief moments of even feeling like a 1. This was a win for me. I just ran out of my phenazopyridine about two days ago and my bladder urgency has begun creeping back. I was really hoping I wouldn't have to continue with medicine, as I just don't like being dependent on them, but here we are. I just called in a refill. So far only side effect is the strong yellow/orange urine. I think this medicine should come with free panty liners! I would like to know though-- is taking phenazopyridine everyday bad? I hope that this is just temporary and my bladder will begin to heal itself and perhaps I will only need phenazopyridine when flare ups occur. Thanks!"

• Tracy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2020

Uricalm (phenazopyridine) for Interstitial Cystitis "My husband brought Uricalm home instead of Uristat. Big mistake. It’s takes over an hour to feel relief whereas Uristat takes about 10-15 minutes tops. Unfortunately, I get UTI’s about twice a year and Uristat has always been my life saver while taking my antibiotics or before my dr appointment. Don’t waste your money."

• Fran
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2023

Pyridium (phenazopyridine) for Interstitial Cystitis "It is very difficult to buy this medication in Australia. I finally got a six-tab pack from Amazon. It helps relieve interstitial cystitis flares, but the flares are frequent, and I can't access this medication in the quantity needed. Additionally, it is only recommended to take it for two days, and it is expensive. I am keeping a pack for the worst pain but can't use it regularly."

• kidney...
• October 21, 2019

For Dysuria "Suffering from kidney stones and post-surgery pains and stents, this drug is great. I can finally take my mind off of the relentless pains, even using just half a dose. I can be functional again! It does make my urine a shocking color, but that's the only side effect I notice."

• frst...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2012

For Dysuria "After 2 doses I noticed a significant difference in my urinary tract symptoms. It does upset your stomach and make you feel nauseous. Luckily, the doctor will only put you on this medicine for 3 days before the antibiotics start to kick in."

• More...
• November 8, 2017

Uricalm (phenazopyridine) for Dysuria "I had a UTI and It helped with my pain but only brought on terrible back pain. it hurt so bad I couldn't breath or move it was worse than the uti pain. Let's just say after one day they are in the trash and I embrace uti pain worse product ever."

• CJ123...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2015

Pyridium (phenazopyridine) for Dysuria "Did some, not enough, to relieve pain. I have pain because I have a ureter stent and am receiving radiation treatments to the pelvis -- both irritate the bladder and urinary track. I am searching for a similar drug to this. There must be something similar to this drug that helps alleviate the pain."

• Amber
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2017

Preferred Maximum Strength Urinary Pain Relief (phenazopyridine) for Dysuria "I was feeling an urge to pee constantly and burning feeling in my bladder. I had went to the doctor and was told I had a UTI and was given medication. I asked my doctor about AZO pills and was informed that it would help. So I stopped by the local store and bought some with a bottled water. It helped me in less than 30 minutes. I was so relieved. It helped with the pain and constant urge to pee."

• Urinary...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2023

Azo-Standard (phenazopyridine) "I was experiencing a UTI maybe every 8 to 12 months because of a fallen bladder, I have to be very careful. And I got on the urinary tract Health one that helps cleanse and protect. They're easy to take they don't bother me at all but I read on the internet where this particular one could possibly cause a calcification which could cause kidney stones. I do have smaller stones but I don't want to aggravate this situation . Has anybody had this problem?"

• bodun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2022

For Dysuria "I was given this medication after a procedure for kidney stones. It was given to me in recovery with no way to research it. It is in a family of drugs I am allergic to. It cause severe abdominal pain, dizziness, confusion, headaches, and vomiting. It contains red 40 which is being studied for toxicity. Also as of Sept 2022, this drug is not FDA-approved. Research this drug before taking it! It made me extremely ill."

• Shay
• November 28, 2020

For Dysuria "I was prescribed this phenazopyridine by my doctor and I hated the way it made me feel. It made me feel nauseous and caused abdominal pain. I thought my symptoms were worsening but I noticed that once I took a dose I would start to feel terrible. I stopped taking it on the second day and started to feel better."

• Deser...
• September 9, 2017

For Dysuria "I took one of the 200mg pills as prescribed to me for UTI symptoms. I took it with a meal and a glass of water as suggested. It did work relatively quickly to get rid of the urgency, burning, and pain. Unfortunately it caused me to vomit up everything I ate and drank within 5 hours of taking it. Severe dizziness, nausea, and uncontrollable vomiting are not worth the benefits of the medication."

• Anciano
• August 27, 2019

For Dysuria "Worked well and cured the problem over 5 or 6 days. I was prescribed 56 capsules, and still have about half of them. I only took as many as was needed to stop the pain... no more than 3 a day, then reducing to 2 as the pain diminished. That was all I seemed to need."

• PegM
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2016

"I thought I had a UTI. I felt the urgency to urinate. I remember having one tablet of Phenazopyridine Hcl 100 mg Tab Ecip left , so I took it. In about 1/2 hour I felt my stomach swell bad and then got this horrendous back pain in my lower left back side. I took these before and didn't remember this reaction. I thought I might ride it out until I could get to the Urgent Clinic the next day. The pain became so intense, that I couldn't lay, sit or stand. I realized something was wrong with me and I needed help. I phoned the local police department. While I had the dispatcher on the phone, I began to vomit profusely. Turned out I had a kidney stone. Did this medicine cause these reactions, or was this a coincidence. I wouldn't take again."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2021

For Interstitial Cystitis "Recently I started taking Azo Standard which seemed to work fine. It cleared my symptoms but noticed that I had extreme dry mouth. Figured it would eventually go away. Like Azo products so I decided to try their Bladder Control. Started to take about 2 days after finishing the Standard. Again experienced extreme dry mouth but with some added issues. My eyes were very dry and itchy and I did notice slight discoloration. My eyes looked and felt tired. My skin overall was dry to the point of itchiness. Had leg cramps at night and sometimes during the day. All of these symptoms started happening towards the end of taking the Standard but I brushed it off to change in weather, dust etc. I started taking the Bladder Control about 2 or 3 days after. I did follow the directions. Still didn’t think Azo was the problem so I continued taking it until this past Friday 11/5/21. I have been constipated, dizzy, nauseous, tired and all the things stating above."

• Bejah...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 22, 2018

"Prescribed by surgeon who implanted polypropelene mesh sling in my abdomen. This device is killing me. I took Pyridium for three years prescribed by the Doctor. I am taking it again now OTC under name AZO. Blessings, Bejah"

• 1234
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2018

For Dysuria "I took this med for about 3 weeks 2-3 times a day. It helped a lot with the urinating burning pain after having the mid urethral sling surgery and after having a catheter in place for a week. I noticed leg cramps started towards the third week and have continued very bad every night ever since even after stopping the medicine. The cramps and spasms are so painful and I had to get up and walk around to stretch out the muscles to relieve. My doctor said to try drinking Tonic water with Quinine which I have been every day now and it has helped a lot! You can also try Hylands natural pills for leg cramps. These did not seem to do the trick without the Tonic water. I think it has to do with dehydration because I also felt very thirsty."

• CSR
• March 22, 2022

For Dysuria "Best TEMPORARY quick PAIN relief till u can get to Dr for ANTIBIOTICS. I repeat; It does NOT CURE INFECTION. Only pain & SYMPTOM relief. You still have an infection. Only TAKE 2 DAYS as directed. Go to Dr or walk in clinic. See a UROLOGIST if you have more than 2 infections per year NOTE: ALL medications are NOT good for your GUT MICROBIOME… Plus 70% of your HORMONES from gut influence your body & brain. Take as MUCH as necessary & as LITTLE as possible! especially ANTIBIOTICS as they effect the good & bad microbes in your gut & can take up to months to a year to repopulate to NORMAL…"

• JWebb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2014

For Dysuria "I had a UTI once as a teenager and got this as rx and worked wonders! Went in to my doctor today for same symptoms after having a kidney stone. The doctor said I don't have any infection but it was still hurting. I bought this over the counter (Uricalm) and still works wonders! I feel so much better! If your bladder hurts, use this!"

• omaof...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2015

For Dysuria "First dose was early afternoon, 2nd dose was at 7pm. Dosage is 1-100mg tablet after a meal 3 times a day for 2 days. Woke from a bad dream. Have tried to go back to sleep several times but dream reoccurs."

• Momo
• September 28, 2017

For Dysuria "Do not take this medicine. Doctors and pharmacists do not tell you the extent of side effects. A small warning suggests that it may turn your urine orange. It does not say the color of your urine will look like you are bleeding out. Nor does it say it will stain and ruin the porcelain in your toilet. Outrageous that this medicine is even on the market."