Prescribed Phenazopyridine, just wondering...

[cardds]

is it bad to take it long term? It's 200 mg, 90 tablets. I asked my urologist and she said there's nothing wrong with taking it long term since I don't have a UTI. But I can't help but be afraid of the warnings I have read about it online, about it being bad for your health to keep taking it for more than 2 days. It says take once three times a day, but all I needed was 1 for the whole day, and boy what a relief it was from the flare I was having though! It would be a real shame if I can't keep on taking this medicine regularly :(

[dg2901]

I've been told by both my URO and Pharmacist (who I trust more than anyone) that its safe to take as needed.
If you're still concerned, by all means question your DR and pharmacist again for reassurance.

[cardds]

Thanks.

[cardds]

Ugh, wow, it seemed to work well the first day and now suddenly, it does not work anymore just after my second day of using it. So much for Phenazopyridine then. Should I give Urelle a try? Does anyone know if that works well with controlling urgency and frequency? I'm a male btw if that makes any difference.

[dg2901]

I have both Pyridium and Utira-C rx and find out of the two, Utira-C works the best. Having said that, neither takes away the urgency/frequency for me; they just take the edge off where its a bit more tolerable.

Wishing you well...

[BROWN EYED GIRL]

Both my doctor and urologist approved me to take pyridium as needed. I am currently exploring the world of antispasmodics. The following i have tried with no luck: ditropan, prosed ds, vesicare.....first 2 caused retention and i did not noice a difference from vesicare. I currently take elavil 25mg at night, am doing weekly instillations of heparin, lots of heat when needed, macrodantin as a uti preventative, plenty of water, and ic diet. I am also seeing a psychologist to work on coping skills for this disease. I hope you find some relief soon.