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

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/2/2018

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