Phenazopyridine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Ar ...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 6, 2018

Phenazopyridine for Interstitial Cystitis "I have been dealing with IC for 7 years. My urologist said to take AZO. Problem, I have discovered that when I take AZO, it makes my pain and frequency twice to 3 times worse. On a scale of 1 to 10, I rate this product a 1."

• Anonymous
• December 5, 2014

Phenazopyridine for Dysuria "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 for Dysuria "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!"

• Pur...
• October 20, 2009

Phenazopyridine for Interstitial Cystitis "My sister is in town trying to find Uristat; she has been to 2 drug stores. No luck. I have used this product for 40 years. Description says does not cure urinary tract infection. This is a misnomer. This is a wonderful product with no side effects, and I am very sensitive to medication. I rate this very, very highly."

• Tob...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 17, 2022

Phenazopyridine for Interstitial Cystitis "I have had Interstitial Cystitis (IC) for decades now. Soon after diagnosis, I was in terrible shape and severe pain all the time. I went to a GYN who specialized in IC and had DMSO treatments. They helped tremendously. I also started to do treatments at home. It is difficult to do by yourself but helps to ease the pain! After that period, it was trial and error on meds and foods, and I ended up taking Vesicare (generic form). Try to manage citrus, spicy, and particularly tomatoes, but I love them. I adore fresh summer tomatoes and Italian food. I pay the price when I eat them too close together or too much, but AZO saves the day when I start burning! Nothing like those little red pills, and you can get them OTC. Now, the main problem I have is bladder control; more specifically, no bladder control. The urge comes suddenly, and many times I don’t make it. Looking for answers."

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

Phenazopyridine for Dysuria "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 for Dysuria "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 for Dysuria "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 for Dysuria "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."

• sno...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 8, 2015

For Interstitial Cystitis "I have IC, and sometimes it is unbearable. I have prescription strength 200 mg tabs. I take one of those along with an antihistamine and drink a big glass of water. Fight the urge to urinate for about an hour. Put heat on the bladder or take a hot bath. Finally, when I urinate, I feel relief. Still fight the urge and urinate at most once an hour. The flare-up should calm. This medicine is literally a lifesaver for IC. I only take the medicine during a flare-up, not a regular medication."

• mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2013

For Interstitial Cystitis "Since entering menopause, I find I come down with urinary tract infections more frequently. At the first sign of discomfort, I start with cranberry juice and Azo. The cranberry juice helps make my urine more acidic (inhibiting bacteria), and the Azo calms my bladder and relieves the urgency and pain. The only downside (if you want to call it that) is that it turns your urine dark yellow and can stain, but it's definitely worth it."

• Not...
• May 30, 2019

Phenazopyridine for Dysuria "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."

• Lee...
• January 8, 2016

For Interstitial Cystitis "I am a 57-year-old female, suffering from interstitial cystitis for the past 5 years. First and foremost, DIET is key: no orange juice, grapefruit, spices, cranberries, and cranberry juice is the worst for I.C. sufferers. Cranberry is great for urinary tract infections, but NOT for I.C., also, Azo is NOT for I.C., it has cranberry in it. Only Uristat works for I.C., unless, of course, you are allergic to it or have an upset stomach. Take 4 saltine crackers before taking, I have a very sensitive stomach, and this works for me."

• gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2015

For Interstitial Cystitis "I had my first near 'kill-me-now' flare this afternoon. Posted about it on Facebook, and someone recommended AZO. I drove to the pharmacy in excruciating pain; I couldn't walk in, so I made them get it for me at the pickup window. Downed 2 pills in the parking lot, and by the time I got home 5 minutes later, glorious relief. Why did my urologist not tell me about this when I called him today?"

• Det...
• November 29, 2015

Phenazopyridine for Interstitial Cystitis "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."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2020

For Interstitial Cystitis "I have IC that flares with my endometriosis during periods. They are common co-morbid conditions, and it causes burning when I urinate. However, I never have a UTI. I've usually just suffered through it until my period ended, but I remembered AZO made this wonderful product similar to the prescription that my gynecologist gave me, and it helped immensely. No more burning when I pee! You do have to wear a pad and underwear that you don't care about if it gets stained because the pee turns BRIGHT orange, but it's a small price to pay. So happy to feel better."

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

Phenazopyridine for Dysuria "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 for Dysuria "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."

• kay...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 22, 2020

Phenazopyridine for Interstitial Cystitis "I am only 21 years old. I was diagnosed with IC. I wouldn't say I like taking AZO standard maximum pain relief, but it has been the only thing that helps. I have to take the prescribed amount every few months. Each time I have a flare-up, the side effects of AZO have gotten worse. When I first started to take it, I had no side effects from it. It has been a few years now, and every time I have to take it, the side effects keep getting worse. I feel fatigued, nausea, dizziness; all I want to do is lay in bed and not move. I don't think I am supposed to be taking it as often as I am, and it has taken a toll on my body. It is literally the only thing that helps."

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

Phenazopyridine for Dysuria "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."

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

Phenazopyridine for Dysuria "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."

• AZO...
• April 22, 2013

Phenazopyridine for Dysuria "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 for Dysuria "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."

• Ann...
• June 15, 2017

For Interstitial Cystitis "This medication has helped me greatly in coping with interstitial cystitis (IC). There are different types of pain associated with IC, and this medication helps with one of the most debilitating, which is a hot poker feeling that starts in the urethra and continues straight up the center. Also, some of the urgency to urinate is relieved. Even with this medication, I am attached to a heating pad, but without it, there is nothing left of me other than the pain. As for side effects, I have to eat first or I become nauseous with occasional vomiting and headaches. Well worth it."

• 456...
• April 3, 2016

Phenazopyridine for Dysuria "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!"