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Would long term use of nitrofurantoin affect my periods?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nitrofurantoin: I was unable to find this listed as a side effect of Nitrofurantoin.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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