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Taking Amoxicilin For Strep Throat. Noticed Brown Colored Urine. Side Effect Of Medicine?
Question: Hi, I'm 24 year old female with strep throat and on amoxicilin for a little over 40 hours, I've noticed around the same time that my urine color changed to slightly brownish - it's clear, not cloudy, there is no particular scent to it and I feel no pain at all in my kidneys (I've suffered through a lot of UTIs). I usually drink upwards of 2 liters of plain water every day but since getting sick I probably haven't had more than 2 glasses altogether in a day since I all seem to be doing is sleeping. I'm not particularly worried however I do wonder if it's a side effect of amox? I've been on it before while having a dental procedure (same dosage) and nothing like that happened. Thank you for your advise in advance!
Hello XXXXXXX,
Thanks for your query.
Brownish or dark coloration of urine can be due to:
1. Any pathology in the kidney or urinary tract- this can be ruled out, as you do not have any related symptoms.
2. Dehydration- seems to be the most probable cause, as you have reduced your fluid intake.
Any infection/inflammatory condition causes loss of water & essential electrolytes from the body, which needs to be supplemented by adequate hydration & proper nutrition.
3. Side effects of certain drugs- Amoxicillin can cause darkening of urine, but it is mild & can be taken care of by maintaining adequate hydration.
So, please continue the medication as advised & also take care of your nutrition & hydration status.
However, if you do not get relief even after 3-4 days, it will be better to consult your treating physician & discuss about changing the medication.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Let me know if I need to clarify further.
Thanks & take care.
Thanks for your query.
Brownish or dark coloration of urine can be due to:
1. Any pathology in the kidney or urinary tract- this can be ruled out, as you do not have any related symptoms.
2. Dehydration- seems to be the most probable cause, as you have reduced your fluid intake.
Any infection/inflammatory condition causes loss of water & essential electrolytes from the body, which needs to be supplemented by adequate hydration & proper nutrition.
3. Side effects of certain drugs- Amoxicillin can cause darkening of urine, but it is mild & can be taken care of by maintaining adequate hydration.
So, please continue the medication as advised & also take care of your nutrition & hydration status.
However, if you do not get relief even after 3-4 days, it will be better to consult your treating physician & discuss about changing the medication.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Let me know if I need to clarify further.
Thanks & take care.
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