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Taking Nitrofurantoin
12 Patients currently take Nitrofurantoin
3 Patients stopped taking Nitrofurantoin
sfight123 Mouth/throat: mild Arms: mild Chest: mild Legs: mild See profile sfight123 100 mg daily since Mar 30, 2007
aries1 Sensation: moderate Overall: moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: mild Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: mild Walking: moderate See profile aries1 daily since Jul 15, 2007
june1973 Sensation: moderate Overall: mild Cognition: moderate Vision: mild Speech: mild Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: mild Walking: mild See profile june1973 daily since Apr 18, 2008

Brand Names: Furadantine, Nitrofuran MAC
See also: Macrodantin

What is Nitrofurantoin? Nitrofurantoin is a generic. It is an antibiotic that eliminates the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections. Sometimes prescribed for other purposes. Read more...

What we've learned

Why Patients Take Nitrofurantoin

Bladder problems	8
Other	4

Patient Dosages


50 mg daily	100 mg daily	200 mg daily	400 mg daily	N/A
3	5	1	1	2

How Long Current Patients Have Been Taking Nitrofurantoin

< 1 month	> 1 month	> 3 months	> 6 months	> 1 year	> 2 years
0	2	1	2	3	3

Why Patients Stopped Taking Nitrofurantoin (multiple reasons could be selected)

Course of treatment ended	2
Did not seem to work	1
Doctor's advice	1

How Long Patients Took Nitrofurantoin Before Stopping

< 1 month	> 1 month	> 3 months	> 6 months	> 1 year	> 2 years
2	0	0	1	0	0

Average: Nitrofurantoin Ratings

	2

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