Nitrofurantoin and dizziness Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5852532-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 20, 2008. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, asthenia, diarrhoea, dizziness , dyspepsia, headache , malaise, nausea . Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5888891-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 17, 2008. Female patient, 61 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, diplopia, dizziness , feeling hot, liver function test abnormal, rash , visual impairment, wheezing. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5027098-4
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 29, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure increased, burning sensation, dizziness , electrocardiogram q waves, hypotension, influenza like illness, lung disorder, nausea , oesophagitis. Nitrofurantoin dosage: 100 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ESTRADIOL, NICOTINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5932980-7
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 195.0 lb, was diagnosed with dizziness  and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , nocturia, polyuria. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5920869-9
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 15, 2008. Female patient, 86 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, chemical injury, collapse of lung, dizziness , haemoptysis, nausea , oxygen saturation decreased, pneumonia , somnolence. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient died on 08/15/2008.

Nitrofurantoin Side Effects Report #5087906-8
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , chills, confusional state, dizziness , dyspnoea, headache , nausea , speech disorder. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. 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 #5744292-5
Nitrofurantoin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2008. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood urine present and was treated with Nitrofurantoin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , dizziness , hyperhidrosis, influenza like illness, nausea , peripheral coldness, photopsia. Nitrofurantoin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.