Frequently Asked Questions About Phenazopyridine

Why is phenazopyridine only 2 days?

Phenazopyridine should not be taken for more than 2 days without talking to a healthcare provider. This medicine can hide the symptoms of a UTI. While UTI symptoms are bothersome, they are your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. If you keep taking phenazopyridine for longer than 2 days, you won’t be able to tell if your antibiotic is working to clear your infection. If you are on an antibiotic for UTI, you should start to feel better within 2 days and not need phenazopyridine anymore. 

How quickly does phenazopyridine work?

Phenazopyridine works quickly to provide symptom relief. If your antibiotic for the UTI is working, you should start to feel better within 2 days.

Is phenazopyridine an antibiotic?

No, phenazopyridine is not an antibiotic. It is a urinary analgesic that provides urinary pain relief. It does not treat infections or cure UTIs. 

Is phenazopyridine a pain killer?

Yes, phenazopyridine is a pain killer, but unlike general painkillers, it only works on the urinary tract. This medicine will not relieve pain anywhere else in the body.

Why does phenazopyridine turn urine orange?

Phenazopyridine contains an AZO dye. The urine turns orange while on this medicine because of drug accumulation in the urine. This is a harmless effect, and the color of the urine returns to normal in a few days.  

What is the price of phenazopyridine without insurance?

Without insurance, Phenazopyridine can be as high as $45.85 (generic), but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $8.33 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not. 

What is the price of phenazopyridine with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on phenazopyridine—copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for phenazopyridine. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medication, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not