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A member asked:

Im on nitrofurantoin for uti and i have a headache can i take something for it?

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Yes: Most routine pain meds do not interact or interfere with your nitrofurantoin. Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen & many other products would be fine.

Dr Kimm agreed

Answered 10/25/2018

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Yes: You may take tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen if you do not have medical contraindications to these.

Dr Bansal and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/7/2019

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Dr put me on Nitrofurantoin for a UTI. After reading online the side effects are scaring me. I've taken 3 so far and only urine is effected. Should I not take this drug?

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How long does it take for nitrofurantoin to work on treating UTI? I've been taking the pills for three days, but haven't seen too much of a change yet. Doctor says to take for a week?

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I'm starting nitrofurantoin for ecoli(did lab at my Dr thinking had a uti). I take pepcid (famotidine). Is it OK to take 1-2 times or will it also make me sick?

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