I am taking nitrofurantoin 10mg twice daily. My urine has turned green. Is this normal?
Nitrofurantoin urine colour?
Question posted by Northboy on 13 Feb 2025
Last updated on 14 February 2025 (11 weeks ago) by masso
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masso
14 Feb 2025
"This medicine may cause the urine to become a rust-yellow to brown color. This side effect does not require medical attention."
Source: Mayo Clinic
"Can nitrofurantoin make your urine green?
Nitrofurantoin may turn your pee dark yellow or brown. This is normal. Your pee will return to its usual colour after you finish taking the medicine. It's important to complete your course of nitrofurantoin, even if you feel better, to stop your infection coming back."
Source: NHS-U.K. (National Health Service)
I would still run it by your Dr..
Regards, masso
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