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Nitrofurantoin and Hemolytic Anemia: Understanding the G6PD Deficiency Risk

Nitrofurantoin and Hemolytic Anemia: Understanding the G6PD Deficiency Risk

Kaleb Gookins
30 May 2026

Nitrofurantoin can trigger life-threatening hemolytic anemia in patients with G6PD deficiency. Learn the risks, symptoms, and safer antibiotic alternatives for UTI treatment.