User Reviews for Pyridium to treat Interstitial Cystitis
Pyridium has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings for the treatment of Interstitial Cystitis. 80% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.
“I have to take Pyridium. Have been taking it for many years. My urologist says I don't have Interstitial Cystitis but my bladder started burning in 1992 and hasn't stopped, so it may be urogenic bladder. Pyridium does seem to make me drowsy and I itch a lot. But not sure if the Pyridium causes it as I'm on many other medications. It does help the burning of my bladder.”
“This did nothing for the cramping and pain. In fact, I had horrible GI gas and stomach issues while taking it. I thought I had a stomach virus but when I stopped the Pyridium, the stomach distress went away.”
“This medicine is the best - fast acting and relieves pain, spasms associated with urinary tract infections. Highly recommend it.”
“This medicine has been a God send for me. If I miss a dose, my pain is severe enough to inhibit normal daily activities. Along with my DSMO treatments, I am slowly feeling better!”
“Allows me to function.”
“When taking this medication I developed a fever, reddening of the eyes even more pain and I wasn't able to hold anything down which ended up in a prolonged stay in the hospital.”
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“Settles the bladder down nicely.”
“I've been using Pyridium since I was diagnosed in 2008 and I use it primarily when I'm flaring or have a UTI which is pretty often. It's an amazing anesthetic. It works fast!”
“Was wonderful for the urinary tract infection. I also have a urethral fissure...Didn't help with fissure but not designed to do so.”
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“After struggling for 1.5 years with pain & urgency, Pyridium is the only medication that helps me 100%. My flare ups have gotten worse & worse and sometimes I have to take up to 600mg, but it always relieves my pain. I will always recommend it & make sure you take Pyridium with food!!! I am forever grateful that this medication exists & that I am able to use access it.”