What is Nitrofurantoin?
Category: Prescription Drugs
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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.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bladder problems | 58 | 14 | |
| Prevent infection | 58 | 33 | |
| Urinary tract infection | 18 | 15 | |
| Vesicoureteral reflux | 6 | 0 | |
| Frequent urination | 3 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 10 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 73 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Nitrofurantoin
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Abnormal urine color | 1 | |
| Chronic diarrhea | 1 | |
| Drowsiness | 1 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Nitrofurantoin
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 40 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 9 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 5 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 11 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 11 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 7 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Nitrofurantoin after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin (Keflex) | 3 | |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (cotrimoxazole) (Bactrim) | 3 | |
| Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) | 2 | |
| Amoxicillin (Amoxil) | 1 | |
| Cefuroxime (Ceftin) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Nitrofurantoin and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fosfomycin (Monurol) | 2 | |
| Amoxicillin (Amoxil) | 1 | |
| Bumetanide (Bumex) | 1 | |
| Cephalexin (Keflex) | 1 | |
| Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) | 1 |
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