What is Nitrofurantoin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: NitrofurantoinBrand:
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that is used to prevent and treat urinary tract infections caused by susceptible strains of E. coli, S. aureus, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter.
Save up to 80% off your prescriptions!
How do members experience Nitrofurantoin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevent infection | 58 | 34 | |
| Bladder problems | 57 | 15 | |
| Urinary tract infection | 28 | 18 | |
| Vesicoureteral reflux | 7 | 0 | |
| Frequent urination | 3 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Stomach discomfort | 2 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Abnormal urine color | 1 | |
| Chronic diarrhea | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 13 | |
| Mild | 16 | |
| None | 73 |
Member evaluations
j
jmhnm
evaluated on Apr 04, 2022
- Perceived effectiveness for Prevent infection: Major
- Side effects: None
TheWorshipper
evaluated on Aug 13, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for UTI symptoms: Major
- Side effects: None
ltbeauti
evaluated on Sep 28, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Prevent infection: Major
- Side effects: None
Learn more about our community’s experience with Nitrofurantoin
What are people saying about Nitrofurantoin?
479
479
members have reported taking Nitrofurantoin
Join the conversation and connect with people who have taken Nitrofurantoin
Last updated: