How do members experience Nitrofurantoin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Bladder problems 57 15
Prevent infection 57 34
Urinary tract infection 26 17
Vesicoureteral reflux 7 0
Frequent urination 3 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 3
Fatigue 2
Stomach discomfort 2
Abdominal cramps 1
Abnormal urine color 1
Chronic diarrhea 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 13
Mild 16
None 72

Member evaluations

MariaE

evaluated on Jun 20, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Slight
  • Side effects: None

HolaBiPola

evaluated on Jan 04, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for UTI symptoms: Major
  • Side effects: None