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Is your UTI drug making formaldehyde? Here's what to know
Is your UTI drug making formaldehyde? Here's what to know
Is your UTI drug making formaldehyde? Here's what to know

Published on: 11/02/2026

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Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine.

Dear Doctor Roach: It’s well-known that formaldehyde is toxic and can be a cause of cancer. Hiprex, which I’ve been taking for a few years, works by turning into an antiseptic called formaldehyde in the urinary tract to prevent bacteria from growing. Should I be concerned? I haven’t read any studies saying that it’s harmful to be taken for the long-term future. -- J.B.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/11/dear-doctor-my-medicine-prevents-infections-by-making-formaldehyde-is-that-really-safe.html

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