Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Phenazopyridine as follows:
Central nervous system side-effects
- Phenazopyridine can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Watching closely for the response to the intake of medication and gradually changing the dose, if needed, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication.
Gastrointestinal side-effects
- Phenazopyridine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Phenazopyridine use can also result in compromised appetite occasionally.
- Taking phenazopyridine after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication.
