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Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin

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9.3  Effectiveness
1  Side Effects
7.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 0 Nitrofurantoin side effects and 4 Nitrofurantoin benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Nitrofurantoin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 75% 25% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 75% 25% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 50% 25% 25%
Energy 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 75% 25% 0%
Pain 0% 25% 50% 0% 25%
Patience 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 75% 25% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 75% 25% 0%
Stress Level 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
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Commonly Reported Nitrofurantoin Side Effects
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Anxiety 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Fatigue 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Gas 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Itching 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Stomach Ache 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Nitrofurantoin Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Crying / Sadness 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Nitrofurantoin
04 Apr 2012 recommended for klebsiella urine infection, appears to be working
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07 Jun 2011 I was prescribed the drug for preventive use after intercourse to try and curb the number of UTIs that I had through out the year. It worked well as long as I was having intercourse on a regular basis when it was less regular it did a poor job at preventing UTIs.
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