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Furadantin is an antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Macrodantin • Macrobid

Generic Drug

Nitrofurantoin

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity
Skin turning blue

Treats

Urinary tract infections
Condition
Bladder infection (UTI)
Condition
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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 38-year old asked:

Does furadantin (nitrofurantoin) work for bladder infections?

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A 33-year old asked:

Does furadantin (nitrofurantoin) work for uti's or is there antibiotic resistance now?

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A 41-year old female asked:

I've had recurrent UTI's since end of Nov. First treated with Selexid, then Furadantin twice. Now they've cultured my urine and found Enterococcus faecalis. How can I have got this? From sex? I've not been in hospital. How would you treat this ?

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A 36-year old female asked:

I had uti Infection and e colli bacteria found in my urine and all other reports are normal..I comleted 7 days course of FURADANTIN antibiotic.but today after 10 days I still have very light microscopic level blood in my urine with burning sensation?

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A 36-year old female asked:

I had uti problem and e colli bacteria found in my urine.I comleted 7 days course of antibiotic FURADANTIN. But after 10 days in my urine exam I have microscopic blood foung and also burning nearby vagina.my all reports are normal. No vaginal infecti?

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A 43-year old asked:

What is macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) used for?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: nitrofurantoin?

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A 50-year old female asked:

Hi can you have a couple of drinks while on Nitrofurantoin?

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A 30-year old asked:

How quickly should I start feeling relief with nitrofurantoin?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can it be possible for you to overdose on nitrofurantoin macrocrystal?

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A 38-year old asked:

What is nitrofurantoin and its side effects?

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A 41-year old asked:

What's nitrofurantoin-macro and its side effects?

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A 43-year old asked:

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

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A 49-year old asked:

Is it possible for liquid nitrofurantoin to be taken rectally?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Will weed Delay the effects of Nitrofurantoin ?

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A 37-year old asked:

Hi docs, would nitrofurantoin affect my pill (cerazette)?

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A 45-year old asked:

Are nitrofurantoin and trimethoprim the same?

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A 22-year old female asked:

What if nitrofurantoin didn't help for a uti?

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A 40-year old female asked:

Which is safer? Nitrofurantoin or cipro (ciprofloxacin)?

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A 23-year old asked:

I am taking nitrofurantoin, is it ok to drink alcohol?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Can I take MiraLax while on nitrofurantoin?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is nitrofurantoin macro same as nitrofuran?

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A 63-year old female asked:

What does Mono MCR mean after RX nitrofurantoin?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Is it true that nitrofurantoin may cause hemolysis?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Could a course of nitrofurantoin give you gastritis?

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A 36-year old asked:

Are there side effects of macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)?

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A 33-year old asked:

Are there side effects of taking macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)?

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A 30-year old asked:

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

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A 20-year old male asked:

I mistakenly took two nitrofurantoin tablet at once ? Should I skip the next dose ?

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