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08-04-2009, 12:40 PM #1ICN Member
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Phenazopyridine taken off the market in Canada
I heard it from a gal on another support group, and just called and confirmed with my mom (who is a pharmacist). Arghhh! That was the only analgesic available in Canada.
Anyway, just thought I would post this in case other Canadians use a lot of pyridium. Now's the time to get a prescription and stock up! The drug stores may still have some in stock.~Heather~
IC (diagnosed 2003), Ulcerative Colitis (protitis in 2008, now pancolitis :[), other assorted ailments. Wheeee~
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08-04-2009, 01:10 PM #2ICN Member
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I just filled mine, and was told to consult my doctor, the manufacturer has discontinued pyridum.
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08-04-2009, 03:03 PM #3Support Leader
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What about the over the counter version? Azo?
Kadi
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- Bruce Graham"
Current treatments:
-IC diet
-Elavil 30mg at night
-Ditropan 5mg at night
-Continuous use birth control pills (4-5 periods/year)
-Heparin/Marcaine/Sodium Bicarb home instills every morning and night
-Pyridium if needed, usually once a week or so
-1 Vicodin at bedtime,
-Flexeril 10mg at bedtime
-Dye Free Benadryl for allergies occasionally
-Pelvic floor & myofascial release (external only) physical therapy for 8 weeks, then home exercise program...
-Managing stress
-Fur therapy: Hugging the cat!
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08-04-2009, 03:38 PM #4ICN Member
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Oh man. Why would they do that?
I am still awaiting diagnosis, but am currently using pyridium for bad days.
Can anyone tell me, is the AZO/generic drugstore (i.e. RiteAid) version you can buy over the counter in the States identical to the prescription one in Canada? Am wondering if I can order online.
Thanks.
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08-04-2009, 05:19 PM #5ICN Member
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There are several different brand names for the drug Phenazopyridine (Azo-Gesic, Azo-Standard, Baridium, Phenazo, Prodium, Pyridiate, Pyridium, Re-Azo, Uricalm, Uristat) - is it possible that one of the manufacturers has discontinued their brand - but other brands of this drug may still be available?
Kim
Diagnosed August 2001
Current IC meds: Elmiron (since 2001), Levaquin (one pill after intercourse to prevent UTIs), Effexor (for depression & anxiety)
Past IC meds: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), Detrol LA, Lexapro (for depression & anxiety, but also helped my IC) (They all helped, but I was able to discontinue them.)
My IC story: http://www.ic-network.com/patientstories/kim.html It's very outdated now. I've been virtually symptom free and able to eat & drink whatever I'd like for about 8 years now.
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08-20-2009, 09:45 AM #6ICN Member
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I JUST called my pharmacist b/c I have heard numerous reports of this too, for almost a year actually...My GP gave me a standing prescription back in May 2009 and I had one refill done, and they said IT IS being discontinued :o( :o(
I live in Nova Scotia, and the pharmacist at our drugstore said they will have no replacement generic or otherwise as a urinary analgesic or anything equivalent...
Apparently the manufacturer told the pharmacist when she called that they can no longer acquire the raw ingredient(s) that make the medication work in the way that it does, so this kind of sucks!
Tylenol 3 it is, I guess!
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