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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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Dr. Cornelius Dooley answered

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

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 12/1/2014

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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cornelius Dooley answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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