Phenazopyridine hcl tab vs. Azithromycin: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Phenazopyridine hcl tab and Azithromycin. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 82,727 people who take Phenazopyridine hcl tab and Azithromycin, and is updated regularly.
What is Phenazopyridine hcl tab?
Phenazopyridine hcl tab has active ingredients of phenazopyridine hydrochloride. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 1,123 Phenazopyridine hcl tab users. Check the latest studies of Phenazopyridine hcl tab.
What is Azithromycin?
Azithromycin has active ingredients of azithromycin. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 40,716 Azithromycin users. Check the latest studies of Azithromycin.
82,727 people who take Phenazopyridine hcl tab and Azithromycin are studied.

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Phenazopyridine Hcl Tab (phenazopyridine hydrochloride)
- Azithromycin (azithromycin)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Phenazopyridine Hcl Tab:
- not at all: 5.84 %
- somewhat: 24.82 %
- moderate: 28.47 %
- high: 29.2 %
- very high: 11.68 %
Azithromycin:
- not at all: 8.03 %
- somewhat: 25.12 %
- moderate: 28.71 %
- high: 27.54 %
- very high: 10.61 %
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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.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Phenazopyridine hcl tab (1,059 reports)
- Azithromycin (38,342 reports)
Browse all side effects of Phenazopyridine hcl tab:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Azithromycin:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on phenazopyridine hydrochloride and azithromycin (the active ingredients of Phenazopyridine hcl tab and Azithromycin, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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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