Pyridium and Agitation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Agitation is reported as a side effect among people who take Pyridium (phenazopyridine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Agitation when taking Pyridium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,694 people who have side effects when taking Pyridium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pyridium?

Pyridium has active ingredients of phenazopyridine hydrochloride. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 1,841 Pyridium users. Check the latest studies of Pyridium.

What is Agitation?

Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement) is found to be associated with 2,282 drugs and 3,314 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Agitation.

On Jul, 05, 2026

1,694 people reported to have side effects when taking Pyridium.
Among them, 19 people (1.12%) have Agitation.

Among these 19 people:

What is the gender of people who have Agitation when taking Pyridium? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Agitation when taking Pyridium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pyridium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Agitation? *

Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 14 people, 73.68%
Diarrhea: 13 people, 68.42%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 12 people, 63.16%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 12 people, 63.16%
Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 63.16%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 11 people, 57.89%
Libido Decreased (loss of interest in sex): 11 people, 57.89%
Hypnagogic Hallucination: 11 people, 57.89%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 11 people, 57.89%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 11 people, 57.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 14 people, 73.68%
Drowsiness: 13 people, 68.42%
Pain: 3 people, 15.79%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 15.79%
Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle): 2 people, 10.53%
Heart Rate Irregular: 2 people, 10.53%
Body Temperature Increased: 2 people, 10.53%
Breast Cancer: 2 people, 10.53%
Cough: 2 people, 10.53%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 10.53%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on phenazopyridine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Pyridium) and Pyridium (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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