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Can macrobid cause urine to turn brown/rust colored?

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Yes: Yes it is possible for macrobid to turn your urine dark yellow or brown in color. Please make sure you are drinking plenty of water as well.

Answered 11/14/2020

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Yes: Macrobid may cause urine to turn brown, partly because it so easily dissolves in urine. This is a normal and harmless side effect that will go away on its own when the medication is stopped.

Dr Johnson agreed

Answered 11/18/2020

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