Nitrofur Mac Side Effects
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I have been taking Nitro for 3 years bc of recurring UTI's. Gradually I have noticed my hair falling out and not growing back in; I can think of no cause; Before taking Nitro I had very thick hair; can it cause hair loss?
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Sally, did your hair start coming back in after stopping using the med?
If you are using Rogaine for women, switch to Rogaine for Men. My two pharmacists tell me the "women" thing is just a marketing gimmick. Also, CVS or other generic (Medoxidil) is just as good and is cheaper.
Thank you for your reply. My Dr. ran several tests and ruled out lupus and thyroid. Dr. thinks probably age related. I'm now using Rogaine for women. UTI hasn't recurred so med not used since mid August.
Yes, though it isn't common, hair loss can occur with this antibiotic, however, it is usually reversible, when someone finishes their course of treatment, or switches to a different medication.
Have either one of you consulted your doctors?
That is especially relevant to Janice, with recurrent UTIs like that, I'd say that this antibiotic isn't really eradicating all the bacteria, so you may need to try something else.
https://rxchat.com/wiki/Nitrofurantoin/
I have taken two rounds of nitrofur-macr since May '11 for a stubborn UTI. Since May, I have started to notice hair loss and thinning.
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