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Is Phenazopyridine Helpful In Treating Urinary Infection?

I have been taking coumedin since 3/23 due to a blood clot in my lower right leg. Right now I am experiencing symptoms of a urinary track infection (burning sensation, wanting to urinate frequently). Is it safe to take phenazopyridine to help with the symptoms?
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It goes right out of the kidney.. shouldn't have a lot of interaction.
But any antibiotic MIGHT, because it kills off normal gut bacteria that make a clotting factor.
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Is Phenazopyridine Helpful In Treating Urinary Infection?

It goes right out of the kidney.. shouldn t have a lot of interaction. But any antibiotic MIGHT, because it kills off normal gut bacteria that make a clotting factor.