Question 1

i've noticed that since i started taking 500 mg of valacyclovir daily my urine smells different. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

urine odor: It is recommended to take valacyclovir with plenty of fluid to keep kidneys flushed to prevent problems. Odor may result from concentrated urine; however, there was one report of unusual odor when taking this drug, which was not considered a serious side effect. If note blood in urine, see doc right away. Otherwise, lots of fluids.

Question 2

just started taking gnc vitamin and now my urine smells like sulfur ?

Accepted Answer

Many vitamins: Cause smelly urine. Review with your physician if you really need this type and amount of vitamin.

Question 3

i had noticed that my urine smells like skunk. i am not taking any supplements, so what could be the cause?

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Concentrated urine?: Are you drinking enough fluids? Is the urine excessively concentrated?  Are you taking any medications?  If you drink 6-8 cups of water a day and you don't take any meds and this does not correct then seek medical evaluation.

Question 4

my urine smells of folic acid but i'm not taking any what could be the reason for this?

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Odorous urine: There are many causes to an odorous urine. Common causes include multivitamins, dietary (eg. energy drinks, asparagus) &amp; dehydration. If you are having increased frequency and/or burning/stinging when you pass urine, you may have an infection &amp; should consult a health professional. Otherwise, in the first instance, I would suggest drinking plenty of clear fluids.

Question 5

my urine smells stronger, what does that mean?

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Many possibilities: Urine smelling stronger could be the product of food or drink (asparagus for example lead to increased urine odor), hydration, or urine infection.  If this persists you will need to see your doctor to have a urinalysis and urine culture and examination.

Question 6

urine smells like ham?

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Dehydration or Infxn: If your urine is very concentrated, it can have a pungent smell.  Usually this is due to dehydration, but it can also be due to infection.  If you are experiencing burning or other pain with urination, please see your doctor. Otherwise, i recommend drinking plenty of water during the day to dilute your urine.

Question 7

urine smells like shrimp?

Accepted Answer

Possible UTI: Get checked out for a urinary tract infection.

Question 8

my urine smells like bacon?

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Bacon?: Wow that is an interesting one.  Any other symptoms?  Smell by itself is not so concerning and may be a reflection of what you eat or drink.  If it persists I would get a urine test to clarify the issue.

Question 9

urine smells like rotten eggs?

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Need to eval urine: Besides getting some more details (pain? Frequency? ), we'd probably want to check that urine for signs of infection (urinary tract, sexually transmitted disease etc)

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Question 10

is it bad when urine smells like egg?

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Here are some ...: Urine smell is very personal and unique, reflecting the degree of urine concentration, the kinds of foods consumed, etc. So, it;s OK as long as being comfortable in voiding and having a normal or unremarkable findings from properly collected fresh urine. More? Ask Doc for details timely.

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