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What causes orange urine?

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Orange urine: This is commonly seen after women take an over-the-counter bladder spasm medicine called pyridium (phenazopyridine) for UTI symptoms. Some high-dose vitamins or supplements could do it too, or if you eat excessive amounts of foods with beta-carotene (like carrots). Or, if you are dehydrated, that makes your urine more concentrated and it appears amber or orange.

Answered 7/22/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Orange urine: Possible reasons for orange urine: Eating lots of foods high in beta carotene such as carrots, vitamin B2 or C or food dye (Tartrazine – yellow 5). May be due to dehydration or problems with liver/ bile duct. Medications: Pyridium, laxatives, Rifampin, warfarin, Azulfidine & some chemotherapy medications.

Answered 7/23/2019

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