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headache, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness.

Side effects may be more likely in older adults.

signs of liver or pancreas problems-upper stomach pain (that may spread to your back), nausea or vomiting, dark urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes.

increased pressure inside the skull-severe headaches, ringing in your ears, dizziness, nausea, vision problems, pain behind your eyes or.

pain, redness, or swelling in your lower jaw.

joint pain or swelling with fever, swollen glands, and muscle aches.

numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands or feet.

fever, chills, cough, chest pain, trouble breathing.

severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose).

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Throw away any nitrofurantoin liquid that has not been used within 30 days. Do not freeze the liquid medicine, and keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using nitrofurantoin.

This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Nitrofurantoin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. You may need to keep taking nitrofurantoin for up to 7 days after lab tests show that the infection has cleared. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Take nitrofurantoin with food, even if you take it at bedtime.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.