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

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No: Not only is macrodantin, or nitrofurantoin, not good for that particular bacterium, but it works by concentrating in the urinary system. Macrodantin is not terribly effective against infection anywhere in the body but the urinary system.

Dr Maes and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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Ive had enterococcus uti for 3 months. I was treated with Nitrofurantoin for 5 days, that didnt work. my doctor put me on amoxicillin for 7 days, didnt work. I was put on Fosfomycin, took it 3 times every 3 days that didnt work. What do I do?

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I have been taking lexapro (escitalopram) for about 3 years now. I recently got a couple of infections and went to the doctor who gave me nitrofurantoin (macrobid) and metronidazole to clear them up. Is it alright to continue taking 20mg/day lexapro?

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I've been taking nitrofurantoin for 3 days and experiencing numbness in hands and feet. I called the doctor to switch meds. Will this numbness if from the nitrofurantoin go away? How can I flush this medicine out of my system quickly?

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A member asked:

Doctor told me to take 1 nitrofurantoin after & before intercourse. Within how many hours afterwards should I be taking it for it to be effective?

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Can I take macrodantin and ciprofloxacin together for uti was prescribed by my doctor please advise?

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