What is Phenazopyridine?
Category: Prescription Drugs
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This medication comes as a tablet you take for relief of urinary tract pain, burning, irritation, and discomfort, as well as urgent and frequent urination caused by urinary tract infections, surgery, injury, or examination procedures. It is not an antibiotic; it does not cure infections.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinary tract infection | 76 | 11 | |
| Bladder problems | 19 | 8 | |
| Interstitial cystitis | 19 | 9 | |
| Bladder pain | 3 | 0 | |
| Bladder spasms | 3 | 4 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 16 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Phenazopyridine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Orange colored urine | 6 | |
| Nausea if taken on empty stomach | 2 | |
| Amber colored urine | 1 | |
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Stomach pain | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Phenazopyridine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 21 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 4 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 5 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 4 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 3 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Phenazopyridine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin (Levaquin) | 1 | |
| Oxybutynin (Oxybutynin ER) | 1 |
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