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Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin

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Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Macrodantin • Furadantin

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Diarrhea
Skin turning blue
Hypersensitivity

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What is macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) used for?

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Please describe the medication: Nitrofurantoin?

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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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Can you drink alcohol with nitrofurantoin?

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Is nitrofurantoin macro same as nitrofuran?

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What is nitrofurantoin and its side effects?

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A 47-year old asked:

Nitrofurantoin effects besides treating bladder?

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What is the treatment for nitrofurantoin overdose?

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

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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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A 32-year old female asked:

The doctor gave me Nitrofurantoin 100mg for 3 days 2 a day i'm due to take my last tablet tonight but i'm in a lot of pain still?

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A 44-year old female asked:

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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A 69-year old female asked:

i have had a course of nitrofurantoin for infection of bladder 5omg 4 times a day. I am still getting that hurt feeling 2 days after full course. what?

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A 23-year old female asked:

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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A 38-year old asked:

Is nitrofurantoin is used for gonorrhea?

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A 65-year old female asked:

NITROFURANTOIN Can I take with warfarin?

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A 22-year old female asked:

What if nitrofurantoin didn't help for a UTI?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can I take flagyl and nitrofurantoin together?

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Can you take macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) if allergic to penicillin?

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A 22-year old female asked:

what can be prescribed for a uti if nitrofurantoin didnt work. Is there a second line drug?

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A 22-year old female asked:

on my second prescription of macrobid still feeling some symptoms would furadantin (nitrofurantoin) work instead?

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A 45-year old asked:

Are nitrofurantoin and trimethoprim the same?

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A 39-year old asked:

Side effects of nitrofurantoin taken for UTI?

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Can I treat a 3-month old uti with macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)?

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Can i take nitrofurantoin and trimethoprim together the same day?

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What is for nitrofurantoin monohyd macro 100mg could a pregnant woman drink this?

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Can nitrofurantoin cause diarrhea even if codeine is already being taken for diarrehea?

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Can i mix the powder from nitrofurantoin (macrobid) with water instead of swallowing the capsule?

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