Nitrofurantoin
FDA Approved: * November 25, 1970Pharm Company: * SANDOZ
Category: Antibiotics
Nitrofurantoin is an antibacterial medication used to treat bladder infections, but it is not as effective for kidney infections.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and headaches.[1] Rarely numbness, lung problems, or liver problems may occur.[1] It should not be used in people with kidney problems.[1] While it appears to be generally safe during pregnancy i... [wikipedia]
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I am taking this medication for a UTI. I have been on it for a day and a half. This morning I was suddenly wakened by a ...
20 REPLIESAfter taking this medication for three days, I did not experience any side effects except for intense headaches right af...
7 REPLIESI have been taking Nitrofurantoin 100mg, one per day for 2 months. Since taking it have had bad headaches, lightheadedne...
7 REPLIESI am 15 weeks pregnant I was put on this medication for a UTI 2 capsules a day for 7 days I took 3 doses and didn't ...
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6 REPLIESI am 76 years old. I was prescribed Nitrofurantoin 50 MG twice a day for a UTI. On the 11th day I developed a red rash a...
5 REPLIESMy doctor told me that Cipro or Bactim are very good for treating UTIs caused by E-Coli, but that Nitrofurantoin Mono_MC...
4 REPLIESHello! I was prescribed Nitrofurantoin for a UTI and I’m on my third day of taking it. My UTI symptoms seem to be ...
4 REPLIESI read the prescription directions wrong. I'm taking nitrofurantoin for a UTI in pregnancy. The directions say every...
3 REPLIESHello, I was previously prescribed ciprofloxacin, for a uti caused by ecoli. After this didn't work, went back to th...
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