Urogesic Blue or AZO Urinary Pain Relief

[Sick_in_YYC]

Hi – I am scheduled for TURBT in early April and was reading on a well known US health forum about some people experiencing significant pain emptying their bladder post procedure. I am trying to be proactive and would like to know if anyone has any experience with either Urogesic Blue and/or AZO Maximum Urinary Pain Relief medications. I spoke with my pharmacist and they are not familiar with either but can compound the AZO medicine (phenazopyridine). I will ultimately discuss with my urologist prior to taking any medication but would like to have some basic understanding or suggestions for potential pain management. Thanks in advance.

[Nightingale]

Hello Sick_in_YYC,
I remember after my TURBT 13 years ago, that I felt discomfort, but it was mostly due to the stent that was put in my ureter to prevent it from closing, thus making it impossible to urinate. As I recall the discomfort was not bad. I did have to manage how physically active I was in order to stop the bleeding.

Hopefully, you won’t feel any significant pain. I am hoping others might chime in here to share their experience with you and the meds you listed. I personally don’t recall anyone posting regarding those meds, but lets see what happens. As you indicated, talking with your Urologist is best.

My Best,

[Stever]

Hello Sick_in_YYC,

when I had a second TURBT several years ago, my urologist suggested phenazopyridine which you cannot buy here in Canada but can get at almost any drug store in the US. I did get some of the AZO in the US and it did help a great deal with the pain. It did turn my urine a bright orange if I remember correctly.My urologist did say that some druggists here can make up the compound but do discuss with your urologist before taking.

Good Luck on your treatment

[Stever]

Hello Sick_in_YYC,

when I had a second TURBT several years ago, my urologist suggested phenazopyridine which you cannot buy here in Canada but can get at almost any drug store in the US. I did get some of the AZO in the US and it did help a great deal with the pain. It did turn my urine a bright orange if I remember correctly.My urologist did say that some druggists here can make up the compound but do discuss with your urologist before taking.

Good Luck on your treatment

[Sick_in_YYC]

Thanks vey much for your help Stever. I will check with my urologist and request a prescription. My pharmacy in Calgary also carries the phenazopyridine drug and will compound for me.

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