Phenazopyridine for Dysuria User Reviews (Page 2)

• Efg...
• October 13, 2016

Phenazopyridine "I've been having UTIs for 7 years, my most recent one has lasted 24 days so far. Because of this, I went to the doctor, and they prescribed me Pyridium twice a day. I was very hopeful, but unfortunately, it didn't work. The burning while urinating is still there, and I've been on it for three days so far. Also, discomfort all hours of the day down there. It may work well for others, but my body doesn't accept it, it did nothing. Going to the doctor was useless, go straight to the urologist."

• Jea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2016

Phenazopyridine "I have ureter stents due to malignant pelvic tumors. I had burning pain at the end of my stream, but after a few days on Cipro with no relief, a UTI was ruled out. My urologist put me on Pyridium, and I felt better within hours. No side effects except that orange urine!"

• Jen...
• September 7, 2019

Phenazopyridine "I have chronic frequency and urgency due to having had six children and also MS. I tried this medication for the first time today while on a road trip. I am truly stunned by how well this works. I previously did not know what it's like to urinate without pain. I'm someone going to the bathroom every hour on the hour. This has been an amazing vacation from my normal burdensome symptoms. I've only taken the one dose thus far, and it worked immediately. A far cry from the AZO supplement, which did nothing for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2015

Phenazopyridine "My pee is obviously orange. I wore panty liners to prevent staining. Relieved the urgency and burning sensation, however, after my second dose, on both doses, I had excruciating episodes of kidney pain. Like instantly dropping to the floor, not being able to do anything but cry for five to ten minutes until it was over. Nausea and hot flashes also. It served its purpose but was definitely uncomfortable."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2019

Phenazopyridine "I tried Uricalm for the first time today because I was experiencing major pain and a great sense of urgency to urinate, and I kid you not, this stuff works. I am not getting paid to share my opinion, but it worked so well I felt I had to inform you all. I wished I had known about this before now. I am extremely pleased. I was in so much discomfort that I couldn't sit or stand without feeling the urgency to urinate. Now I am 90% better."

• Min...
• September 10, 2014

"I have suffered with urinary tract infections for many years, and recently was given Urogesic Blue, because I heard it worked better, but this works the best for frequency and burning, because it numbs your bladder. I haven't felt normal in a month, but with this medicine, it is the most normal I have found in quite a while. I highly recommend it."

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2009

Phenazopyridine "Having high sugar levels, I tend to get urinary tract infections more than others. Not having health insurance, I found myself having to wait until payday to make it to a doctor. I have used Uristat in the past and found it to work wonders, so I used it again. It is not a substitute for an antibiotic, but it will help. Follow package directions to avoid an upset stomach."

• Me2...
• February 3, 2018

Phenazopyridine "Many years ago, I was prescribed Pyridium for a UTI. I took one tablet. What I experienced was not an allergic reaction. I am a nurse, and honestly, the only way I can describe what happened is ‘every cell in my entire body wanted Pyridium OUT!’ Like Kryptonite to Superman, I honestly believe if I ever took it again, I would die. It was the worst thing I have ever experienced. Even handling Pyridium makes me nervous. It has been over 25 years ago."

• Lla...
• September 25, 2016

Phenazopyridine "This was recommended by my doctor to help with abdominal pain I was having because of a UTI. Every time I take this, it increases the pain substantially for 30 minutes or more. After that, the pain subsides, though it's certainly not gone. Time to try some other pain killer."

• Bra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2020

Phenazopyridine "I used to take AZO, but I heard that Uricalm Max is stronger, so I gave it a try. I was a bit disappointed that Uricalm also causes nausea, because that was my main gripe with AZO. It's not pleasant when you wake up at 5 a.m. with the onset pain of a UTI. You just don't have the patience to wait to take the tablets until you have made a meal for yourself and danced around the kitchen trying to eat. But this must be a side effect of all urinary analgesics. I think it takes the same amount of time for the relief to take effect as AZO. Don't let the relief of feeling better lull you into a false belief that your UTI is gone. Go to your doctor for antibiotics, because these tablets only treat the symptoms and will NOT cure UTIs."

• Jim...
• August 18, 2016

Phenazopyridine "I'm a man with a UTI, which is much less common than in women. My Dr. tells me that my case is fairly bad and seems surprised that I didn't complain more about the considerable pain while urinating. He prescribed antibiotics to heal the infection and this drug to help with the pain and the urgent feeling of needing to go. I experienced gut-wrenching, nearly vomit-inducing pain while urinating on this medicine, while prior to dosage I was experiencing discomfort to start urine flow but manageable pain that subsided when ending urination. The primary difference with this medication seemed to be more severe pain and less ability to stop it than before I was using the drug. I'll NEVER take another dosage again. Really, really rough for me."

• ken...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2018

Phenazopyridine "I recently took Pyridium for the first time, and for me, it’s a miracle drug! I recently suffered my first full-blown UTI, and it was extremely painful and uncomfortable. After one dose of Pyridium, my symptoms have completely disappeared, and I feel back to normal. I am also on an antibiotic to clear up the infection. It took about 3 hours to really start working, but 14 hours later, the relief is still there. And it’s cheap at the pharmacy. I would recommend anyone give it a try! My pain and urgency are gone, and I’m so happy!"

• Cha...
• June 2, 2015

Phenazopyridine "This OTC medicine was the first to make me stop feeling any pain at all. One day, I had to pull over during my commute to use the restroom at a Parkway rest stop. I commute over 60 miles to work every day and have never had to stop. By 11 AM, I was aware I had a UTI. On my way home, I purchased this product with no idea what it could do, but my doctor couldn't see me for three more days. Within 30 minutes, the constant pain was gone."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2017

Phenazopyridine "I took the drug and followed Dr.'s instructions. First day, I began to have an uneasy stomach, and the following day, I vomited food and a pill. After four days of stopping taking the pill, I'm still having an uneasy stomach. I have also had leg cramps at night. This medicine is not for me."

• ale...
• February 9, 2016

Phenazopyridine "As everyone knows, kidney stones are very painful and very uncomfortable. My doctor prescribed me this medication to help ease the pain. And it seriously works. I do not like taking pain medication, so I was pleased when I took this, and it actually worked."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2022

Phenazopyridine "Took as directed along with antibiotics. Didn't do anything for me. Did not decrease burning sensation, urgency, or pain. My urine came out looking like a radioactive tequila sunrise. Not a repeat purchase for me."

• BJa...
• May 12, 2019

Phenazopyridine "LOVE Pyridium! Nothing else works as well. It is a miracle drug. My kidney was in spasms, intense pain from the stones and infection. This product worked like a wonder drug on the pain while the antibiotic did its work."

• Ano...
• September 24, 2016

"Took the medicine last night for the first time. Didn't notice any changes, except that it made me sleepy. This morning I awoke to find that I had a major headache, terrible stomach cramps, all-over body ache, and confusion. I would not recommend this product, as it also gave me really weird dreams."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2021

"This didn't make a difference in my symptoms at all. None of my discomfort was relieved. My urine did turn very orange, though! I also didn't have any negative reactions to this drug. It was like it didn't really affect me at all. It also cost me nearly $40, which is a lot for something that didn't work."

• Meh...
• December 19, 2018

"I loooooove this!!! It makes my bladder feel completely numb!!! I was in so much pain I felt like I needed to pee every second. I had a UTI from using a feminine wash... which is so bad!!! My bladder hurts when I stand, lay, sit, or move around. I felt like I was DYING! Until I took the pill from over the counter which cost me $7 and some cents!! Pretty cheap, you get 12 pills and you take 2-3 a day. It turned my pee neon orange and it smelled bad... yuck! Overall, it works super good, 100% pain reliever!!! But the only con is that it makes my inner vagina, where the discharge is located, super itchy... I recommend washing your vaginal area and the inside every 3-4 hours with just water!"

• pis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2023

Phenazopyridine "Azo is normally a godsend for when you have a UTI and you're waiting for antibiotics to kick in. However, it can be dangerous to take more than 2 days in a row. I've had a UTI that for some reason won't go away, and I've been taking Azo for a number of days. My red blood cell count is super low, my O2 sats are low, my glucose levels are sky high, and apparently, frequent use may cause tumors in the intestines and may increase the risk of bladder cancer. Talk to your doctor about long-term side effects if you need to continue this medication for a longer period of time than normal."

• May...
• August 22, 2020

Phenazopyridine "I was experiencing frequent urination and fatigue. I took Azo, the max strength. I took it one day. The next day, I was in terrible pain in my lower abdomen. I went to the doctor and found out I had inflammation in my lower intestines."

• Spu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2019

Phenazopyridine "I have been taking the maximum strength 2-3 times a day for approximately 6 months now and have never had any side effects. It has been so wonderful not feeling the pain in my bladder from the tube that sits in there. (I have a permanent suprapubic catheter.)"

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2017

"I used this when I was passing a kidney stone because it was originally diagnosed as a UTI. It did help a great deal in the beginning. Not so much at the end when the stone was stuck at the bottom of the ureter, but then again, why would it? It’s not for that. Vicodin is for that. I ended up getting surgery to remove the stone after an agonizing 5 weeks of trying to pass it. They put in a urethral stent for 2 weeks, and this product saved me. With it, I could pee once every 30 minutes or so. Without it, I felt the need nearly constantly. Sometimes I’d even pee, stand up, and feel the need to pee again before I could even walk out of the stall. So I mean it that it saved me. I was able to work."

• Col...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 1, 2015

"Was feeling awful during class, ran to the pharmacy on my free hour and bought some Azo, the urinary pain relief. Took it in the parking lot and drank some water. Right away, it started working, and my discomfort was gone. The only side effect was that my pee was a much darker color than normal, but once the medicine was out of my body, it went back to normal. I strongly recommend this to anyone who has frequent UTIs or to even have at home for an emergency."