How does nitrofurantoin compare to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in managing UTIs, particularly in terms of efficacy, resistance patterns and side effects?
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How does nitrofurantoin compare to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in managing UTIs, particularly in terms of efficacy, resistance patterns and side effects?
Nitrofurantoin is effective for uncomplicated UTIs and has lower resistance rates compared to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, but may cause more gastrointestinal side effects.