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Macrodantin

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Macrodantin is an antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Furadantin

Generic Drug

Nitrofurantoin

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Itchy rash
Abdominal pain
Chills
Confusion
Passing gas
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fever
Flatulence
Headache
Itching or burning
Joint pains
Alopecia
Nausea
Vomiting
Muscle pain
Loss of appetite
Loss of strength
Aching muscles
Jerking eye movements
Hair loss
Nystagmus
Painful swollen joints
Rash
Reduced appetite
Itchy skin

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity
Skin turning blue

Treats

Urinary tract infections
Condition

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What is macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) used for?

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Are there side effects of taking macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)?

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Pt with foleys and incontinent of bm, should they take 100mg of macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) daily?

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As a child I was on 50 mg of macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) a night for many years, could it have something to do with me having Sarciodosis now?

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Does taking Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) 100mg daily make the pill less effective? Do I have to take other precautionary measures while taking Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)?

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Is it ok to take nitrofurantoin (macrodantin) and birth control?

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It safe to take adderall while you're using macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) (antibiotic)?

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Can taking macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) for a bladder infection cause a yeast infection?

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How long to wait before a follow up urine culture after taking macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) for 7 days. 83 year old female. trace blood & leukocytes but wont culture?

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Is it safe to take the antibiotic nitrofurantoin (macrodantin) and birth control together?

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How long after taking an antibiotic pill would side effects occur, i get nausea/headache hours after taking macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)?

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Can macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) 50 mg be used to treat strep throat?

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Need doctor's help! Will macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) treat strep throat?

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Please describe the medication: Nitrofurantoin?

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Is nitrofurantoin is used for gonorrhea?

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Could nitrofurantoin make you have a sore on your vagina?

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How quickly should i start feeling relief with nitrofurantoin?

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What is nitrofurantoin and its side effects?

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Nitrofurantoin effects besides treating bladder?

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What are the side effects of nitrofurantoin macro-100mg?

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What if nitrofurantoin didn't help for a UTI?

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Are nitrofurantoin and trimethoprim the same?

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Can you drink alcohol with nitrofurantoin?

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