Nitrofurantoin - Can u take nitrofurantion if u have sulfa allergy?

No, I would not take it. I am also allergic to Sulfa antibiotics and was prescribed Macrobid for an infection. I ended up taking all the doses I was prescribed then ended up with rash and itching all over because I was allergic to it. I know they keep saying it does not have sulfa in it. However, my actual doctor that I went to after getting the Macrobid from Teladoc, told me that they shouldn't have prescribed it to me because it contains sulfa which I guess what he meant was sulfites which apparently I'm allergic too. Now this may not be the case for everyone but in my experience I was allergic to Macrobid as well...

Macrobid is NOT a sulpha drug however, it IS an antibiotic that contains sulphites. Makes a difference for us sensitive types . I found this out after ending up in the ER with a septic condition affecting my kidneys. I'd been prescribed macrobid 3 successive times trying to beat a chronic UT I . MD even asked each visit, as did the pharmacy," You're allergic to sulpha antibiotics right?"still...

You should be able to. Nitrofurantoin is only effective for UTIs though. It doesnt work for any other type of infection-it is bladder/urinary tract specific. Be sure that your doc is aware of any allergies you have and also notify your pharmacy- this way, if your doc misses an allergy, your pharmacy can cross reference it and hopefully prevent you from getting an antibiotic that will cause reaction.

You should be able to, its not a sulfa drug.