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Suggest Treatment For Frequent Urination, Back Pain And Fever After Taking Nitrofurantoin

I was prescribed nitrofurantoin. For the past couple days I ve had back pains, fluctuation temperatures, frequent urination with a slight burn. I just took the third pill of the prescription and threw up and noticed a slight pink color after using the restroom. Is this a normal cycle to happen?
Wed, 9 Nov 2016
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Hi & Welcome.

Based on the history given you seem to have acute pyelonephritis.
It is a common bacterial infection of the renal pelvis and kidney most often seen in young adult women.

Nitrofurantoin is a urinary antiseptic (antibacterial activity only in the urine) and is commonly prescribed for the treatment and prevention of uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections or recurrent urinary infections.

It has no systemic antibacterial activity hence not effective in the treatment of acute pyelonephritis.

In view of the above, I would advise you to consult a physician for proper clinical examination and treatment.

You may be asked to do urine analysis and culture and sensitivity of the urine sample.

Depending upon the result of the culture and sensitivity of urine, you will be prescribed a course of antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 7-10 days. Take plenty of oral fluids and maintain an adequate urine out put.

Hope this answers your query.
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Suggest Treatment For Frequent Urination, Back Pain And Fever After Taking Nitrofurantoin

Hi & Welcome. Based on the history given you seem to have acute pyelonephritis. It is a common bacterial infection of the renal pelvis and kidney most often seen in young adult women. Nitrofurantoin is a urinary antiseptic (antibacterial activity only in the urine) and is commonly prescribed for the treatment and prevention of uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections or recurrent urinary infections. It has no systemic antibacterial activity hence not effective in the treatment of acute pyelonephritis. In view of the above, I would advise you to consult a physician for proper clinical examination and treatment. You may be asked to do urine analysis and culture and sensitivity of the urine sample. Depending upon the result of the culture and sensitivity of urine, you will be prescribed a course of antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for 7-10 days. Take plenty of oral fluids and maintain an adequate urine out put. Hope this answers your query.