Nitrofurantoin and cough Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #6031171-1
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2008. Female patient, 90 years of age, weighting 134.9 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, dyspnoea, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia . Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYNTHROID, ASPIRIN, VITAMINS, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5064763-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2006. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 114.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, asthenia, cough, dyspnoea, dysstasia, motor dysfunction, pneumonitis, tremor, weight decreased. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG;QD;PO. During the same period patient was treated with MONTELUKAST. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5084460-1
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 31, 2006. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 114.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, asthenia, coordination abnormal, cough, dyspnoea, gait disturbance, motor dysfunction, pneumonitis, tremor. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG; BID; PO. During the same period patient was treated with MONTELUKAST. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5956017-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Oct 22, 2008. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: antinuclear antibody positive, bronchial wall thickening, cough, dyspnoea exertional, oedema peripheral, pleural effusion, pulmonary fibrosis , respiratory rate increased, weight decreased. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5352046-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 25, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, chest discomfort, chills, cough, dysgeusia, nausea , pyrexia. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG; TWICE A DAY; ORAL. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5379401-3
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 22, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 123.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, back injury, chest discomfort, chills, cough, dysgeusia, nausea , pharyngolaryngeal pain, pyrexia. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG;TWICE A DAY;ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PROTONIX, LIPITOR, SYNTHROID. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5084363-2
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 126.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, cough, pyrexia, rash , retching. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #6023706-X
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 26, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, bone pain, cough, dyspnoea, migraine , movement disorder , myalgia, toothache. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5977567-5
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 01, 2008. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 134.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, chills, cough, dyspnoea, headache , influenza like illness, myalgia, pain , pyrexia. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5603888-1
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 23, 2008. Female patient, 18 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, back pain , blood count abnormal, chest pain , cough, dehydration, diarrhoea, diarrhoea haemorrhagic. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG 1 CAP 2X DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5162761-6
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 14, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, chills, cough, dyspnoea, fall , fatigue, heart rate increased, loss of consciousness, malaise. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEURONTIN, CALCIUM, VITAMINS. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5527581-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NEW ZEALAND on Nov 21, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , cough, dyspnoea, hypoxia, interstitial lung disease, lung disorder, pneumonia , respiratory alkalosis. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 50 MG, UNK. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5928754-3
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from CANADA on Oct 17, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bronchial wall thickening, cough, dyspnoea exertional, fibrosis, oedema peripheral, organising pneumonia, pleural effusion, pyrexia, skin fissures. Nitrofurantoin dosage: UNK MG. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5873769-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 04, 2008. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood ph increased, cough, dyspnoea, lung disorder, lymphocytic infiltration, opportunistic infection, pneumonia , pulmonary embolism , pulmonary toxicity. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 50MG DAILY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, SANCTURA, ASPIRIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, OCULAR, ELMIRON, BILBERRY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5321063-5
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 20, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back injury, back pain , chills, cough, dehydration, erythema, eye swelling, fatigue. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NITROFURANTOIN MONOHYDRATE, NITROFURANTOIN MONOHYDRATE, PROTONIX, LEVOTHYROXINE, ALENDRONATE, TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5986000-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 05, 2008. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, chills, cough, dizziness , fatigue, hypersomnia, nausea . Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100MG BID PO. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5305145-X
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, cough, cystitis, dehydration, erythema, eye swelling, fatigue, rash pruritic. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG; ORAL, 100 MG; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NITROFURANTOIN MONOHYDRATE, LEVOTHYROXINE, PANTOPRAZOLE, ALENDRONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5758078-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 02, 2008. Female patient, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: body temperature increased, chest discomfort, chills, confusional state, cough, dyspnoea, somnolence, tremor. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5801777-0
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 03, 2008. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 178.0 lb, was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , chills, cough, dyspnoea, headache , hyperhidrosis, lung injury, malaise, nausea . Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #4575495-3
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 28, 2005. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 146.0 lb, was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , cough, dyspnoea, hypersensitivity, lung disorder, wheezing. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100MG BID ORAL. Patient recovered.