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Had a uti last week and went on antibiotics for 3 days and have been off them for 3 days. noticed my pee is brighter then normal. no multivitamin, had a couple cranberry ones and i'm birth control.

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Dr. Craig Smith answered

Specializes in Urology

Urinalysis: Sounds like you're improving after the antibiotics just need to obtain a urinalysis to assess concerns.

Answered 4/5/2014

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Could be Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin): Makes urine brighter than norma. Otherwise could be from your diet or the cranberry.

Answered 4/9/2014

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A member asked:

Had a uti last week and went on antibiotics for 3 days and have been off them for 3 days. noticed my pee is brighter then normal. no multivitamin, had a couple cranberry ones and i'm birth control.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Craig Smith answered

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