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I startes nitrofurantoin for uti around 9:30 this morning. Around 1:30 right after lunch I started vomiting with severe chills. Right now even water and juice are coming bacp up. Is the medication responsible or is there another possibility? Thank you
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some of the side effects of Nitrofurantoin are: -diarrhea that is watery or bloody; -nausea and vomiting -sudden chest pain or discomfort, wheezing, dry cough -fever, chills, body aches
So,your symptoms are related to Nitrofurantoin side effects.
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Does Nitrofurantoin Cause Vomiting And Chills?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some of the side effects of Nitrofurantoin are: -diarrhea that is watery or bloody; -nausea and vomiting -sudden chest pain or discomfort, wheezing, dry cough -fever, chills, body aches So,your symptoms are related to Nitrofurantoin side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.