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antibiotic that is used only to prevent or treat uncomplicated bladder infections
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Nitrofurantoin
Common Uses | Some Potential Side Effects |
|---|---|
Nausea and vomiting Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy) |
More About Some Causes of Anemia) because the drug may cause anemia (a low number of red blood cells).
(See also Overview of Antibiotics.)
Use of Nitrofurantoin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
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