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Could some drugs make your urine smell terrible?
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Yes: Hi mhays, Yes, ingested foods, drinks and drugs can effect the smell of urine when they contain substances that are excreted by the kidneys in significant amounts. Take care.
Answered 11/16/2019
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Yes, ...: Yes, some drugs may make your urine smell awful just like some foods do. But personal experience can tell its specifics.
Answered 9/29/2016
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