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Nitrofurantoin linked with constipation?

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Hi I've been on Nitrofurantoin for a few days and am having quite bad constipation, not sire if this is to do with the medication? Has anyone else had anything similar?

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It certainly isn't a side effect that is listed - far more likely is diarrhoea.

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That is interesting as one of Nitrofurantoin’s side effects is supposed to be diarrhoea.

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Have you reduced your fluid intake?

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