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I have chf & started taking a 5 strain probiotic, since then my urine has a strong odor & comes on suddenly & intensly. is this an ok side effect?
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Urgency: I am not aware of probiotics causing such bladder urgency. The latter is more apt to be due to a bladder infection, diuretics often prescribed in CHF patients, excess caffeine, huge fluid load or simply overactive bladder syndrome. You could temporarily discontinue the probiotic to determine whether it causes urine odor or bladder urgency. Otherwise discuss this problem with your physician.
Answered 10/13/2016
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