Will Nitrofurantoin Cause a Yeast Infection?
Use of Nitrofurantoin for Prolonged or Repeated Periods May Result in Oral Thrush or a New Vaginal Yeast Infection. Contact Your Doctor If You Notice White...
Use of nitrofurantoin for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
What are the most common side effects of nitrofurantoin?
Common side effects may include:
- headache, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness;
- gas, indigestion, loss of appetite;
- nausea, vomiting;
- muscle or joint pain;
- rash, itching; or.
- temporary hair loss.
What infections does nitrofurantoin treat?
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic. It's used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), including cystitis and kidney infections. When you take nitrofurantoin, your body quickly filters it out of your blood and into your pee.