Diarrhea Incidence with Nitrofurantoin

Gastrointestinal Side Effects

• The most common adverse effects with nitrofurantoin are nausea and headache rather than diarrhea, according to Praxis Medical Insights 1

Comparative Incidence

• Diarrhea incidence with nitrofurantoin is significantly lower than with many chemotherapeutic agents, which can cause diarrhea in 30-50% of patients, as reported by Annals of Oncology 2, 3