Phenazopyridine for Dysuria User Reviews

• AJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2021

Phenazopyridine "Ooooooomg! What a miracle! I’ve never had a UTI before, and I spent days googling my symptoms and convinced myself I had some sort of endometrial cancer. Don’t do internet searches on symptoms. Ever. I was in bad shape. The urgency was the worst. About an hour after I took it, it felt like something was inside my bladder giving it a big hug. Pain went away, urine stopped leaking, and I felt like myself again after 5 days of torture. Was also put on Macrobid for the infection, but it was this stuff that made me feel well again. No bad side effects at all! And I’ll take the orange urine, toilet stains, and I just used a panty liner to protect my underwear. Bladder spasms are the worst part of a UTI, and this was my first, so I was convinced I had something terminal lol. I would love to give the investor of this amazing drug a huge hug! Oh, and it was like $3."

• CaM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2013

Phenazopyridine "It has helped a lot. Does turn my urine a neon orange. I had taken it before, now, about 3 years ago, without any other side effects besides neon orange urine, but this time my vision went very blurry, very quickly, and scared me a lot. Then I started reading other people's reviews on it and now I understand it's normal and nothing for me to freak out over. This is a great medicine either way."

• and...
• October 28, 2009

Phenazopyridine "I researched OTC medicines for urinary tract infection last night when I was very uncomfortable with symptoms and had not been able to get to the doctor. The previous night, I could not sleep due to excessive urgency after already emptying my bladder. At 9:30 PM, I decided to get to the pharmacy to find this medication or something similar. I was skeptical but amazed after taking 2 tabs as directed at 10:00 PM. I was able to sleep all night comfortably. I did as the medication instructed and contacted my doctor today. All I wanted was to get through the night, and it really worked! It works so well, but don't be fooled that you don't need to see a doctor. It will not cure the infection."

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2013

Phenazopyridine "I've had urinary tract infections since I was little. My mom always bought these numbing pills, and they worked like a charm! I'm having one at the moment, and my mom bought Uricalm. Works within minutes for me and totally takes away the pain. These things work for hours and hours. And the higher the dosage, the better it works. Total lifesaver if you're having any bladder problems."

• kd5...
• May 21, 2021

"I take these whenever I have a UTI, and it really does help so much sometimes. It doesn’t always help 100%, but provides some relief. You can only take this for 3 days in a row, and it doesn’t cure the UTI. It also turns your pee bright orange, lol, so don’t freak out. I’ve taken it with and without food, and it didn’t matter either way. No side effects, not any that I noticed anyways."

• Uri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2016

Phenazopyridine "I had to come home early from work, thought I needed the ER. Called my sis, and she said to try Uricalm first. SOOOO glad I took her advice. I went from fetal position with nausea and pain to almost complete relief in less than an hour. LESS THAN AN HOUR! I've never written a review for anything in my life, but this was beyond amazing that I couldn't help but pass this along to fellow hurting mamas. I'm still cranberrying and antibiotic-ing it up, but my symptoms have totally subsided. From tears to cheers!! I'm in total disbelief! (Hahaha I sound like an infomercial, but I promise I'm real!! ;) good luck!!"

• win...
• August 30, 2013

Phenazopyridine "Took this for pain relief for a urinary tract infection - took about an hour and a half to kick in for my first pill, but after that, I took it every 4 1/2 hours because I had bad pressure and burning that kept coming back. Usually, I have no symptoms on this, but more recently when I took it, I have had nausea, blurred vision, really bad sweats. But nothing serious that would make me stop taking the pill."

• Win...
• August 29, 2013

Phenazopyridine "I took Pyridium for my urinary tract infection. I have taken this medication many times, and it works wonders. Takes away that uncomfy pressure and burning sensation. When I take it, it takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour to kick in initially, and then, depending on how bad my urinary tract infection is, I take it every 4 hours. Usually, I get no symptoms, however, this time taking it, I do. I have gotten blurred vision, bad drowsiness, cold sweats, and hot flashes, but they are all manageable!"

• Tok...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2020

Phenazopyridine "Man, this does nothing for me but turn my urine orange. It made my stomach hurt extremely bad. Like, it made a knot in my stomach where I couldn’t move. I had a heat flash and all. It was horrible. Seriously."

• CJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2019

Phenazopyridine "Was in so much pain, and the need to urinate was so strong for hours. Took Pyridium and, like, 1.5 hours later, I felt worlds better! I would have given it a 10 if it worked a bit faster, but seriously, I was miserable, and it helped so much!"

• KMa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2017

Phenazopyridine "I've always had good luck using this for bladder pain... although I read where the active ingredient phenazopyridine HCl has been found to cause intestinal cancer in laboratory rats and liver cancer in lab mice... this is concerning to me and should very well be to all. Just an FYI."

• Anonymous
• December 5, 2014

Phenazopyridine "This medicine is a godsend! I'm 20/F, 140 lbs, and I frequently have pain at the very bottom of my urethra, which Azo soothes every time. However, it makes me quite nauseous if I don't take it right after eating, and it makes my mouth taste strange and chemical-y. If you are considering taking this, make sure you stock up on black panties (or jammies) as it will stain everything."

• xlk...
• February 18, 2019

Phenazopyridine "This message is very important: As soon as you feel even the slightest bit of discomfort, you must take these pills because they take even up to 45 minutes to really kick in. You must take them with food, and I mean like as much as a meal or similar, or you will get very sick. But this is the best pain relief I have ever felt. Once you take them, they last all day and eliminate any pain, including while you’re peeing. Yes, they do make your lower back a little sensitive, but it’s worth the relief this medicine brings. I like to eat breakfast, pop two in my mouth, and sit in a hot relaxing bath till they kick in, and it works wonders, really great! I highly recommend using this medicine!"

• bee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2013

Phenazopyridine "I have interstitial cystitis and also just finished a Z Pack for a sinus infection. I got a yeast infection and was in desperate pain, extreme burning, swelling, etc. I took a 200 mg Pyridium pill and cut it in half, as I remember how nauseated it had formerly made me. I weigh 110 lbs and I am sensitive to most medicines, so I like to start smaller. I suggest you take it with food as it says that it doesn't interfere with the effect it has. It will make your urine bright orange, so watch your white clothes."

• Wil...
• May 9, 2017

Phenazopyridine "My Dr said to try this. Said it would work better than AZO. It helped a bunch with the burning. (My Dr gave me antibiotics to take with this.) I noticed muscle cramps. It's the only new thing I am taking. It's not the antibiotics because I've taken it before and had no problem. Muscle pain in both arms and hands, lower back cramps, and both legs are cramping. Anyone else had this problem?"

• ooo...
• February 8, 2012

Phenazopyridine "This is a magical medicine! Had a very bad bladder infection and couldn't get out of the bathroom! After 2 doses, I had COMPLETE relief! Turns your urine highlighter orange, but it's so worth it! I don't know how I ever got through a urinary tract infection without it!"

• Meg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2022

Phenazopyridine "I’ve been having frequent UTIs, and at its worst, I will have hematuria (blood in urine), intense bladder cramps, and insane burning. When it gets like this, nothing brings relief as it’s just constant pain and burning in all positions. Frequent urination, but the blood makes it so intense. Pyridium has been my saving grace with it. I always take it with food. I took it once without and did get dizzy. It completely calms down my bladder and takes away the burning. Makes me feel like I don’t even have a UTI. I don’t notice any side effects with it, which is odd as I usually am sensitive to medications. It does make your pee bright orange and super duper quickly. I’ve never stained anything with it, though. It also makes the peeing frequent stop."

• Not...
• May 30, 2019

Phenazopyridine "I went to the store as soon as I had discomfort and saw that these were a higher dosage, so I bought them. The first time, it helped a little. I've been taking them three times a day for a couple of days, and all they've done is change the color of my pee and possibly caused excruciating lower back pain, as well as abdominal pain."

• Joe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2018

Phenazopyridine "Being susceptible to UTIs, this medication definitely helps when I’m not able to get to my doctor's. I’m currently on vacation and was up every hour last night. I ran to CVS and was feeling better in no time."

• Hal...
• July 5, 2017

Phenazopyridine "This is the perfect medicine to help get over UTI symptoms. Now remember, this medication is only a pain reliever. If you have any of the symptoms that Uricalm relieves, go see a doctor!! If you have an infection, you MUST take antibiotics or it will only get worse and enter your kidneys...(which can be way, way, way more painful than a bladder infection). Uricalm does not treat underlying problems. But is a lifesaver in the healing process!!!! I immediately lost the urgency of having to urinate, I was able to urinate and feel like I had emptied my bladder completely, and the burning sensation was gone. I highly recommend it if you're struggling with harsh symptoms."

• pin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2022

Phenazopyridine "IDK, I came on here to see if anybody else felt nauseated for the whole day after taking these, because that’s how I feel. My stomach hurts sooo bad, and I just know it’s this medication. IDK, it’s not for me. It helped me with my UTI pain, though."

• Sma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2016

Phenazopyridine "I got a UTI on the last day of my vacation, with 12 hours of plane rides to get through. On my way to the airport, I stopped at the drugstore for some recommended Azo. I saw Uricalm Max and decided to give it a try since it was on sale. Best. Decision. Ever. I went from nearly crying, sitting with nothing coming out yet feeling like I was going to pee myself whenever I stood up to feeling 100% completely normal. When I got home, I went home and saw a doctor. I was prescribed the usual antibiotics and urinary analgesic. Uricalm Max works much better and for longer than the medication from the pharmacy, same price AND I can get Uricalm over the counter to help until I can see a doctor for antibiotics."

• AZO...
• April 22, 2013

Phenazopyridine "I found this to be incredibly helpful. I developed a urinary tract infection on a Friday night and had to go to work an hour later. Within an hour of taking AZO, I felt much more comfortable. It can make you feel dizzy. Therefore, I recommend taking the pill with a meal. My minor complaint would be that I found the time it took to kick in and wear off to vary greatly each time I took it. However, totally worth it. Warning: take an antibiotic when you can. AZO will make you feel better, but only temporarily."

• Anonymous
• April 14, 2011

Phenazopyridine "Azo is an awesome product for urinary tract infections that come on all of a sudden. It's been a Godsend for me on two occasions. The first time I used it was a year ago when I had a bad burning sensation from a bubble bath product I was allergic to. Then recently, I woke up on a Sunday with a terrible urinary tract infection. Without this product, I would have been in screaming pain until I got to the doctor."

• 456...
• April 3, 2016

Phenazopyridine "I was experiencing early symptoms of a UTI. I felt like I had to go to the bathroom even after I had just been, and it was a very uncomfortable feeling. I wouldn't say it burned like UTIs usually do, it just felt like I had to go really bad. I got an at-home UTI test strip, and sure enough, I had it. I got the URICALM at my local CVS store in hopes it would give me some kind of relief. I drank 12 oz of cranberry juice and three water bottles with 2 tablets (in 12 hours), and that night I felt 100% better! I was worried I would have to go to the doctor and get on antibiotics, but with URICALM that wasn't the case! Very affordable. It comes in a 60-pack, and it only took 2 to help me! I would recommend this, especially if you are catching it early!"