Pyridium and Peripheral swelling - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Peripheral swelling is reported as a side effect among people who take Pyridium (phenazopyridine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Lyrica, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Peripheral swelling 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 Peripheral swelling?

Peripheral swelling is found to be associated with 2,182 drugs and 1,743 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peripheral swelling.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

1,694 people reported to have side effects when taking Pyridium.
Among them, 34 people (2.01%) have Peripheral swelling.

Could Pyridium cause Peripheral swelling?

Among these 34 people:

How long have people been on Pyridium when they have Peripheral swelling? *

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

female: 94.12 %
male: 5.88 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Pyridium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Peripheral swelling? *

Fall: 18 people, 52.94%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 16 people, 47.06%
Pain: 16 people, 47.06%
Weight Decreased: 15 people, 44.12%
Body Height Decreased: 15 people, 44.12%
Burning Sensation: 13 people, 38.24%
Swelling: 13 people, 38.24%
Headache (pain in head): 13 people, 38.24%
Balance Disorder: 13 people, 38.24%
Eating Disorder: 12 people, 35.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 19 people, 55.88%
Trigeminal Neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation): 10 people, 29.41%
Cardiac Disorder: 10 people, 29.41%
Chest Pain: 10 people, 29.41%
Asthma: 9 people, 26.47%
Hypersensitivity: 8 people, 23.53%
Abdominal Discomfort: 8 people, 23.53%
Sensory Disturbance (sense disturbance): 8 people, 23.53%
Cerebral Disorder (brain disease): 7 people, 20.59%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 20.59%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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?

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