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UsedToBeHusky
UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,229 Member
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So, I really hate to even talk about this, but I have noticed a rather pungent smell to my urine. So I started researching it, trying to decide if I need to see a doctor, and I was researching to see if it was a possible symptom of PCOS or a side effect of the Metformin and Aldactone. I didn't really find what I was looking for, but I did find that someone suggested a sensitivity to smell as a symptom or side effect suggesting that the urine just smells stronger to me. Anyone else experience this? Am I just crazy? Did I just totally embarass myself on the internet? Anybody else have some embarassing symptoms or side effects to share so I don't feel so foolish? :\

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  • toadoftoadhall
    toadoftoadhall Posts: 33 Member
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    When you're on medication like metformin and aldactone you need to make sure you drink enough water. It could be that you're dehydrated which would make your urine smell stronger.
    I get all sorts of embarrassing symptoms, wouldn't know where to start listing them!
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,104 Member
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    I have more problems with my solid waste, which if I mess up my food on Metformin isn't solid when it exits, and ends up exiting my body before processing is complete, partially because I no longer have a gallbladder, I would assume anyway, and it smells far worse than stronger urine. But there are times when I notice the scent of my urine far stronger than others...as ^^ said, usually when dehydrated. I actually had to quit taking the Aldactone because it compounded my hydration issues.
  • micheledavison39
    micheledavison39 Posts: 821 Member
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    Sometimes what you eat can have an effect on the intensity of the smell as well. Salmon, Asparagus and brussels sprouts do it to me. When I had a bladder infection, i noticed the smell was stronger and sharper as well. Might be a good idea to check it out if you are still experiencing it. Sometimes too, you can just call the Drs' office and talk to the nurse and she/he can tell you if you need to come in or not.
  • emeraldbat
    emeraldbat Posts: 68
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    It doesn't seem to matter what I eat either but I suspect my metformin is the culprit. I couldn't tell at 500mgs a day but almost the same day I went to 1000 I started noticed an awful sour smell.

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