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I'm currently taking rifampicin (capsules), but some days the urine isn't red-orange. is this normal or a sign of bad absorption?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Can be: If you are taking your medication properly you are great. The lack of discoloration is not a worry. All the best.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/29/2016

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