Nitrofurantoin and Fenofibrate drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Nitrofurantoin (nitrofurantoin, macrocrystalline) and Fenofibrate (fenofibrate). Common drug interactions include abdominal pain among females and anger among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Nitrofurantoin and Fenofibrate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nitrofurantoin?

Nitrofurantoin has active ingredients of nitrofurantoin, macrocrystalline. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 4,837 Nitrofurantoin users. Check the latest studies of Nitrofurantoin.

What is Fenofibrate?

Fenofibrate has active ingredients of fenofibrate. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 40,456 Fenofibrate users. Check the latest studies of Fenofibrate.



On Jul, 26, 2026

22 people who take Nitrofurantoin and Fenofibrate together, and have interactions are studied.

Nitrofurantoin and Fenofibrate drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Nitrofurantoin and Fenofibrate, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Anxiety
  3. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  4. Renal failure acute (rapid kidney dysfunction)
  5. Bronchial hyperreactivity
  6. Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
  7. Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body)
  8. Emotional distress
  9. Enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine)
  10. Gastritis (inflammation of stomach)

male:

  1. Anger
  2. Anxiety
  3. Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance)
  4. Abdominal pain
  5. Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall)
  6. Pyrexia (fever)
  7. Chills (felling of cold)
  8. Drug dependence
  9. Feeling cold
  10. Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating)

What are the common drug interactions of Nitrofurantoin and Fenofibrate, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Loss of consciousness
  2. Migraine (headache)
  3. Transient ischaemic attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow))
  4. Tricuspid valve incompetence (inefficient heart valve)

60+:

  1. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  2. Pyrexia (fever)
  3. Face oedema (swelling of face)
  4. Feeling cold
  5. Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating)
  6. Irritability
  7. Myalgia (muscle pain)
  8. Negative thoughts
  9. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
  10. Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance)

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on nitrofurantoin, macrocrystalline and fenofibrate (the active ingredients of Nitrofurantoin and Fenofibrate, respectively), and Nitrofurantoin and Fenofibrate (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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