Cystex vs. Uristat? - Interstitial Cystitis Network Support Forum

RedLione · 09-15-2004, 06:10 AM

When I was buying Uristat yesterday, I noticed Cystex on the shelf. It has different active ingredients than Uristat, and I was wondering if anyone here has tried it. It says it relieves urgency and burning, and that it is antibacterial, with an analgesic in it. Considering the ingredients, it might even be possible to take both. Because I don't recall seeing anyone here mention it, there must be a very good reason!

***Katrina*** · 09-20-2004, 04:26 PM

I hope someone here can help you.

classics · 09-21-2004, 11:41 AM

I have Cystex in my medicine cabinet. I tried it when I first thought I had a bladder infection. It didn't help me.

VickiB · 09-21-2004, 05:45 PM

Before I was diagnosed with IC, I thought I surely had some type of ongoing bladder infection which didn't show up in the urinalysis the doctor's did. I saw cystex in the store and tried it, because unlike the others with analgesic, it also claimed to have anti-bacterial properties. Anyway, it didn't do a lick of good at easing the pain for me. But then, Uristat doesn't seem to help me either.

Vicki

emilyrose197377 · 05-24-2005, 07:38 AM

I tried cystex it did not help me that much so I bought some uristat and it is helping me better than the cystex.

Janie Miranda · 05-24-2005, 07:46 AM

I used to use Cystex all the time when my symptoms were milder and it worked really well for me then. After I got worse I developed an intolerance for a lot of meds and then it didn't work for me anymore.

***Katrina*** · 05-24-2005, 04:19 PM

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Active Ingredients
Methenamine 162 mg in each Tablet , Sodium Salicylate 162.5 mg in each Tablet
Ingredients
Benzoic Acid , Cellulose , Croscarmellose Sodium , Edible Black Ink , FD&C Red No. 40 Lake , FD&C Yellow No. 6 Lake , Hydroxypropyl Cellulose , Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose , Magnesium Stearate , Methacrylic Acid-Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer , Silica , Stearic Acid , Titanium Dioxide , Triethyl Citrate

Well I did some research...not much but I copied the ingrediants.....I learned so far that it is being labeled anti bacterial and analgesic but looks like some of the non active ingredients are kinds of acid and the color red which I hear bothers some icers...I guess I proceed with cation about trying it. With the Methanamine it can help with infections and Sodium Salicylate (Aspirin) can possibly help pain but can also hurt more. I wouldn't choose it for IC.

TLC · 05-27-2005, 02:52 PM

It won't hurt to try it. I tried it last year. It didnt work for me either. Uristat works better for me. But you may be different and it wont hurt to try. I hope you feel better soon!!! Lots of Love , Lee

maggielou · 09-24-2005, 04:10 AM

cystex contains an ingredient that could possibly cause damage to the lining of your stomach. The stuff called uristat works well for pain relief, I take it daily in conjunction with Elmiron for my IC. The cheaper brand is AZO, is exactly the same as uristat and has longer lasting effect than cystex. Think that cystex only works for people with regular UTI, not chronic IC sufferers. Dont waste your money. I took it frequently for what I thought was UTI until it pretty much just didnt do anything for me after a while, then was diagnosed with IC. If you do have IC, see your uro for Elmiron and check algonot.com for cystoprotek. It has changed my life. good luck....

***Katrina*** · 09-25-2005, 09:49 AM

I agree AZO has worked for me many times.....and with some of the ingrediants looking like they could cause a flare cystex just is something I would avoid unless apsalutely necessary.

purpleviolet · 09-26-2005, 10:47 AM

Hi - Cystex didn't do much for me and guess what . I researched it for UTI and in order for it to work u must take a lot of Vit c or acidify your urine first and that would be a no-no for many of us.

***Katrina*** · 09-26-2005, 01:25 PM

Thanks for the info purpleviolet....definatly correct....a HUGE NO NO FOR MOST OF US!
Very glad you shared that! Thanks!

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Hi - Cystex didn't do much for me and guess what . I researched it for UTI and in order for it to work u must take a lot of Vit c or acidify your urine first and that would be a no-no for many of us.

Janie Miranda · 09-27-2005, 12:26 PM

is urastat like pyriddium?

SandyRN · 09-27-2005, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Janie Miranda

is urastat like pyriddium?

Yes, same thing

Janie Miranda · 09-27-2005, 01:14 PM

thanks sandy!