Question 1

how common is dark urine when taking metronidazole?

Accepted Answer

Common: Particularly if you are not drinking plenty of water.

Question 2

i'm on metronidazole and noticed dark urine. should i stop using it?

Accepted Answer

According to: Drugs.Com "Instances of darkened urine have been investigated. The pigment responsible has not been positively identified; however, it is most likely a metabolite of metronidazole and appears to have no clinical significance." Would not stop - but would advise your prescribing provider.

Question 3

taking metronidazole 500mg from my dentist,  having dark urine and some pain in my left kidney, though have crank 2.5 liter of bottled mineral water?

Accepted Answer

UA: please check your urine for blood or infection. You may have a kidney stone

Question 4

went to the dr with gi concerns and was put on flagyl. is it normal to have dark urine while taking flagyl?

Accepted Answer

Not Necessarily: Darker urine has many potential causes; see your doctor to have it checked;

Question 5

can flagyl cause dark urine? i noticed dark urine less than 13 hours after starting my course of flagyl?

Accepted Answer

: Dark urine is typically a sign of hydration status. Perhaps you need to drink more fluids. Flagyl does not typically cause dark urine but if you are drinking plenty of fluids and it is still dark, it is a possibility. Good luck to you!

Question 6

i was recently given ceftriaxone (shot), azithromycin (pill) and flagyl (pill) as pre-exposure preventative therapy. is dark urine a side effect?

Accepted Answer

Nope: None of these drugs is a likely cause of dark urine; no worries there, but contact the doctor or clinic where you were treated. Obviously you were considered at risk for STDs. These drugs will prevent gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and trichomonas, but not viral STDs like HIV,  herpes, hepatitis B, and HPV. Be sure to follow up as directed by the doctor or clinic. Good luck!

Question 7

does metronidazole 500mg tabs cause dark urine (redish/brownish/yellowish) and diarrhea? and is it normal or i should be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes, metronidazole: Can cause ur symptoms. Eating apples and bananas should relieve ur diarrhea. Follow up with ur dr for any concerns. Take care and god bless u!

Question 8

i was tested positive for my first bv and was given a 5 days treatment of metrogel. a few days after the treatment, i noticed a cottage cheese like discharge. now i'm given a diflucan and 7 days metronidazole pills. is dark urine the side effect?

Accepted Answer

Dark urine: Medications and various kinds of foods can change the color of urine. If there are other symptoms of UTI or it does not resolve then consult a physician,

Question 9

what are the common causes for dark urine / blood in the urine?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Infection, increased bilirubin (which can be from a liver problem or blood destruction).  There is a rare disorder called paroxsymal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.  Could be bleeding from the kidney.  The most common would be an infection.

Question 10

should i stop flagyl if i have nausea dizziness dark urine, feeling weird. prescribed for gas n pain right side abdomen n it's  working but im scared?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: The side effects seem to outweigh the benefits in the context described.  Check with your prescribing doctor. Good luck!

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How common is dark urine when taking metronidazole

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I'm on metronidazole and noticed dark urine. should i stop using it?

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Taking metronidazole 500mg from my dentist, having dark urine and some pain in my left kidney, though have crank 2.5 liter of bottled mineral water?

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Went to the dr with gi concerns and was put on flagyl. is it normal to have dark urine while taking flagyl?

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Can flagyl cause dark urine? i noticed dark urine less than 13 hours after starting my course of flagyl?

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I was recently given ceftriaxone (shot), azithromycin (pill) and flagyl (pill) as pre-exposure preventative therapy. is dark urine a side effect?

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Does metronidazole 500mg tabs cause dark urine (redish/brownish/yellowish) and diarrhea? and is it normal or i should be worried?

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I was tested positive for my first bv and was given a 5 days treatment of metrogel. a few days after the treatment, i noticed a cottage cheese like discharge. now i'm given a diflucan and 7 days metronidazole pills. is dark urine the side effect?

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What are the common causes for dark urine / blood in the urine?

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Should i stop flagyl if i have nausea dizziness dark urine, feeling weird. prescribed for gas n pain right side abdomen n it's working but im scared?

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