Nitrofurantoin (oral): What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Nitrofurantoin
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What are the possible side effects of nitrofurantoin?
 | Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. |
| Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: |
- shortness of breath, running out of breath easily;
- fever, chills, cough, chest pain;
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- pale skin, easy bruising, unusual weakness;
- numbness or tingling; or
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody.
Less serious side effects may include:
- rust-colored or brownish urine;
- headache;
- nausea, vomiting, upset stomach;
- bloating or gas, constipation;
- feeling dizzy or drowsy;
- blurred vision; or
- vaginal itching or discharge.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
| Last updated: | December 10, 2007 |
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