Macrodantin Oral

Generic Name: NITROFURANTOIN - ORAL
Pronounced: (NYE-trow-fyour-AN-toe-in)

Macrodantin Oral Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. Take this medication with food to help minimize nausea. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

This medication may cause your urine to turn dark yellow or brown in color. This effect is harmless and will disappear when the medication is stopped.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This drug may infrequently cause very serious (rarely fatal) lung problems. Lung problems may occur soon after starting the medicine or after long-term use. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects:

chest pain
shortness of breath
unusual/persistent cough

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

new signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
easy bruising/bleeding
mental/mood changes
persistent or severe headaches
vision changes

This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease, blood or nerve problems. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects:

persistent nausea/vomiting
dark urine
yellowing of eyes/skin
unusual/persistent fatigue
fast/pounding heartbeat
numbness/tingling of the arms/legs
muscle weakness

This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a resistant bacteria. This condition may occur while receiving treatment or even weeks after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: