Common Drug to Treat UTI Symptoms Among Many Unregulated by FDA

Many women have, for decades, taken a drug called phenazopyridine to control pain from urinary tract infections that has not been vetted or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Consumers and even doctors recommending the drug are not all aware that it lacks FDA approval and may pose a cancer risk. Here’s what to know.

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What is phenazopyridine?

Phenazopyridine is sold under brand names such as Azo and Uristat, and is available over the counter in most US pharmacies or groceries with a well-stocked health aisle. The drug numbs the ...