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Understanding the Link: Can Macrobid Cause Steven Johnson Syndrome?

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Affecting 1 to 2 people per million each year, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare but severe adverse drug reaction [1.7.1]. Though uncommon, the antibiotic nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) has been linked to this condition, raising the question: can Macrobid cause Steven Johnson syndrome? [1.3.1].

What antibiotic can replace ciprofloxacin?

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In the United States, resistance of E. coli (a common cause of UTIs) to fluoroquinolones like ciprofloxacin was 37.7% in 2023 [1.8.1]. This growing resistance, coupled with serious side effects, raises a critical question: what antibiotic can replace ciprofloxacin safely and effectively?