What are the side effects of taking AZO?

What are the side effects of Azo-Standard (Phenazopyridine)?
  • little or no urinating;
  • swelling, rapid weight gain;
  • confusion, loss of appetite, pain in your side or lower back;
  • fever, pale or yellowed skin, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting; or.
  • blue or purple appearance of your skin.
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When should you not take Azo?

Before taking this medicine

You should not use AZO Urinary Pain Relief if you are allergic to it, or if you have kidney disease. To make sure AZO Urinary Pain Relief is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: liver disease; diabetes; or.
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Can Azo be harmful?

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: yellowing skin/eyes, dark urine, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, bloody urine), stomach/abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, chills, easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, ...
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What happens if you take Azo for more than 2 days?

Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) should not be taken for more than 2 days without talking to a healthcare provider because it will hide the symptoms of an infection. While the symptoms of an UTI can be bothersome, they are your body's way of letting you know if your UTI is getting better.
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What happens when taking Azo?

swelling, rapid weight gain; confusion, loss of appetite, pain in your side or lower back; fever, pale or yellowed skin, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting; or. blue or purple appearance of your skin.
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What should you not take with Azo?

Most frequently checked interactions
  • aspirin.
  • atorvastatin.
  • Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
  • clonazepam.
  • gabapentin.
  • hydrochlorothiazide.
  • ibuprofen.
  • levothyroxine.
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How long does Azo stay in your system?

Phenazopyridine, an azo dye, is typically prescribed as a urinary analgesic, for pain or irritation during micturition. It is primarily eliminated through the kidneys and has a blood half-life of 7.35 hours in individuals with normal renal function [1].
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Can Azo hurt your kidneys?

Phenazopyridine is primarily eliminated unchanged by the kidney and may accumulate to toxic levels during prolonged administration in such patients. Reported cases of toxicity due to overdosage have resulted in acute renal failure and methemoglobinemia.
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What is an unusual side effect of phenazopyridine?

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: yellowing skin/eyes, dark/bloody urine, change in the amount of urine, stomach/abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, chills, easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, seizures.
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Does Azo increase blood pressure?

The beneficial effects of your beta-blocker may decrease and cause an increase in your blood pressure.
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Is it OK to take Azo every day?

Is AZO Bladder Control safe for everyday use? This product is safe to use every day when used as directed.
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Can Azo cause liver damage?

very serious loss of body water. severe liver disease. decreased kidney function.
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Does Azo get rid of UTI?

Will AZO Urinary Tract Defense cure my UTI? No. The only clinically proven cure for a UTI is a prescription antibiotic. AZO Urinary Tract Defense will only help inhibit the progression of infection until you see a healthcare professional.
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How long does it take for Azo to work?

The benefits of AZO Urinary Pain Relief® and AZO Urinary Pain Relief® Maximum Strength may be experienced as soon as 20 minutes and within 1 hour, the time in which phenazopyridine hydrochloride reaches the bladder as indicated by a change in urine color.
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Why does Azo turn pee orange?

There's just one catch—one of the key ingredients in AZO Urinary Pain Relief®, responsible for relieving your UTI symptoms so quickly, is also known to dye urine and fabrics orange. This key ingredient is called Phenazopyridine hydrochloride.
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Can you take Azo with other medications?

Phenazopyridine has no known severe interactions with other drugs. Phenazopyridine has no known serious interactions with other drugs.
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What is the fastest way to get rid of a bladder infection?

Most bladder infections are treated with antibiotics. This is the fastest way to get rid of a bladder infection.
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Medications to treat bladder infections include:
  1. Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
  2. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
  3. Fosfomycin (Monurol)
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What is best antibiotic for urinary tract infection?

Drugs commonly recommended for simple UTIs include:
  • Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra, others)
  • Fosfomycin (Monurol)
  • Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid)
  • Cephalexin (Keflex)
  • Ceftriaxone.
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Does phenazopyridine cause weight gain?

swelling, rapid weight gain; confusion, loss of appetite, pain in your side or lower back; fever, pale or yellowed skin, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting; or. blue or purple appearance of your skin.
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Can you take Azo for more than 3 days?

How long can I take AZO Urinary Pain Relief? The recommended dosage is two (2) tablets three times a day. Do not use for more than 2 days (12 tablets) without consulting a healthcare professional.
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Is Azo an antibiotic?

Contains methenamine, the only antibacterial UTI ingredient available without a prescription, and sodium salicylate for general pain relief. #1 MOST TRUSTED BRAND. As the most trusted brand in OTC Urinary Health, you can rely on AZO to control your infection until you can see a doctor.
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Does Azo have a diuretic in it?

Azo-Cranberry is also believed to act as a diuretic ("water pill"). Azo-Cranberry (as juice or in capsules) has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in preventing symptoms such as pain or burning with urination. Azo-Cranberry will not treat the bacteria that causes a bladder infection.
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Does Azo cause drowsiness?

Symptoms of overdose may include unusual tiredness, skin color changes, change in the amount of urine, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, yellowing skin/eyes, easy bleeding/bruising, or seizures. Do not share this medication with others. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
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What are the side effects of Azo maximum strength?

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: yellowing skin/eyes, dark urine, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, bloody urine), stomach/abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, chills, easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, ...
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Can Azo make you nauseous?

swelling, rapid weight gain; confusion, loss of appetite, pain in your side or lower back; fever, pale or yellowed skin, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting; or. blue or purple appearance of your skin.
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