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Does Taking Escitalopram 20mg Cause Bright Yellow Odorous Urine?

Hello, 38 yo male 285lbs. Taking Escitalopram 20mg 2x bid. PTSD. Anxiety. Social Disorders. Have been taking this script for about 4 yrs now, but recently had to go off of it because of the cost. Am back on. Noticed bright yellow and odorous urine since being back on. Is this a concern? I am having no pain or itching. I don t drink a lot of water. Usually I drink Mt Dew, Apple juice, Grape Juice or Coffee. Thank you for your time.
Mon, 27 May 2019
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Hi,

Escitalopram does not cause yellow coloration of urine or odorous urine; however, it can cause urinary tract infection which may change the color or add fishy /foul smell to the urine. I suggest going for a urine routine analysis. Dietary supplements like Mt Dew, Apple juice, Grape Juice or Coffee are unlikely to be the causative agents.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Does Taking Escitalopram 20mg Cause Bright Yellow Odorous Urine?

Hi, Escitalopram does not cause yellow coloration of urine or odorous urine; however, it can cause urinary tract infection which may change the color or add fishy /foul smell to the urine. I suggest going for a urine routine analysis. Dietary supplements like Mt Dew, Apple juice, Grape Juice or Coffee are unlikely to be the causative agents. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist