HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Side-effects Of Nitrofurantoin?

I have a uti & dr gave me nitrofurantoin for treating it. I have been feeling horrible every since I started taking the medicine. the information said that some side effects from this medicine required medical attention but it did not say which ones. could u tell me that?
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi & Welcome.
I can understand your concern.

Used basically as an urinary antiseptic to treat uncomplicated lower UTI or
prophylaxis of UTI when catheterization or instrumentation of lower urinary tract is performed.

Generally it is well tolerated.
However it can cause dark brown discoloration of urine, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal discomfort, neuropathies and hemolytic anemia (especially in patients with G6PD deficiency).
Its long term use may result in fibrosis in the lungs.


I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Side-effects Of Nitrofurantoin?

Hi & Welcome. I can understand your concern. Used basically as an urinary antiseptic to treat uncomplicated lower UTI or prophylaxis of UTI when catheterization or instrumentation of lower urinary tract is performed. Generally it is well tolerated. However it can cause dark brown discoloration of urine, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal discomfort, neuropathies and hemolytic anemia (especially in patients with G6PD deficiency). Its long term use may result in fibrosis in the lungs.