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Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin

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Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Furadantin • Macrodantin • Macrobid

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity
Skin turning blue

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What is macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) used for?

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Please describe the medication: nitrofurantoin?

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

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How quickly should I start feeling relief with nitrofurantoin?

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Can I take MiraLax while on 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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What does Mono MCR mean after RX nitrofurantoin?

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What's nitrofurantoin-macro and its side effects?

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Is it true that nitrofurantoin may cause hemolysis?

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Could a course of nitrofurantoin give you gastritis?

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Are there side effects of macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)?

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

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Is it possible for liquid nitrofurantoin to be taken rectally?

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Are there side effects of taking macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)?

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

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

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Is it safe to use nitrofurantoin and BC (not oral)? Is there any proven interaction? Thanks

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Pt with foleys and incontinent of bm, should they take 100mg of macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) daily?

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I started taking nitrofurantoin Marco 100 mg and now I'm starting to bleed. Should i stop taking them ?

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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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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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Nitrofurantoin can I take with warfarin?

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Can I take nitrofurantoin while pregnant?

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Can i take Flagyl and nitrofurantoin together?

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Can nitrofurantoin cause stress or a bad mood?

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Will weed Delay the effects of Nitrofurantoin ?

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Can you tell me about nitrofurantoin & ciprofloxacin?

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

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