Tag: G6PD deficiency
- 5/Jan/2026
- by William Womack
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nitrofurantoin
G6PD deficiency
hemolytic anemia
UTI antibiotics
drug safety
Nitrofurantoin and Hemolytic Anemia: What You Need to Know About G6PD Deficiency Risk
Nitrofurantoin is a common UTI antibiotic, but it can cause life-threatening hemolytic anemia in people with G6PD deficiency. Learn who’s at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives.
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