| Key to ratings for macrobid: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| 3 | UTI | Headaches, intense nausea, elevated heart rate, shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating on driving. | I take Macrobid generic 100mg 2x/day. I was taking Pyridine every 6 hours in conjunction with Macrobid, but had to stop the Pyridine after 2 days because the combination was awful. I continued with just the Macrobid. No matter what I tried (lots of water, eating full meals, etc) I would get these side effects about half an hour to an hour after taking the pill. I would start to feel okay after about 10 hours, but by that time, it was time to take the next pill anyways. I don't think I'll let them prescribe me this again. The nausea, shortness of breath, and rapid heart rate is just too much. | F | 20 | 7 days | 11/16/2009 | 2 | UTI | arms and legs felt heavy and hard to move, lightheaded, burning sensation to face (feels like a wind burn). Face is warm to touch, but no rash or redness noted. Mouth is very dry and tongue is sore. | Just feel weak and anxious, plus this burning sensation in my cheeks is driving me crazy!! Called PCP and he said to stop taking right away. Symptoms started about 1 hour after taking 1st dose of medication | F | 34 | 1 days | 11/14/2009 | 4 | UTI | numbness and tingling in my legs (keeping them elevated really helped), excruciating headaches that felt like a bad flu, eyes hurt if I strained them for any reason, lungs hurt when I took a deep breath, nausea | It really is the only thing that clears up my never ending UTIs, this is the first time that it affected me this badly, the side effects started within an hour of taking the drug and lasted for about 20 hours. As bad as my side effects sound it was much better than the side effects of a UTI. | F | 21 | 3 days | 11/9/2009 | 1 | UTI | Causing prickly, itching pain all over my body. I also am having joint pain. | Don't take this drug. It is a neurotoxin. | F | 40 | 7 days | 11/5/2009 | 5 | Continuous UTI's | NONE - Scared to death of what others had posted, but I have no issues whatsoever. | Feel soo much better after taking this medicine, I have more energy, sleep well and instant results. | F | 37 | 10 days | 11/3/2009 | 1 | uti | extreme headache like a migraine woke me in my sleep, metallic taste, nausea, stomach ache, neck ache,sweating,heart palpitations | F | 40 | 2 days | 11/1/2009 | 1 | ACUTE UTI | i've taken macobid two other times and each time i've had to take it was when i was pregnant and each time it made me very sick to my stomach, so i would stop taking it after day one. now that i am 45 years old my doctor prescibed it for me bcause of my recurrent uti, i explained to him that it made me sick especially during my pregnancy. my docotr stated that i should try now. day one i took one dose and i was up vomiting all night, and i feel so nervous and shakie like i am on some type of high, i have a slight headache as well. under no circustances will i ever take this again. i tried three times with the same results. | F | 45 | 1 days | 10/30/2009 | 4 | UTI | I am a bit lethargic and my head feels stuffy | I got my Rx of Macrobid this morning, took one pill, suddenly my pain is gone. I have suffered from chronic UTIs for so many years. My doctor said they were a side effect of Endometriosis, I even had surgery for the condition, but this particular symptom kept occurring. Of all of the antibiotics I have taken, this seems to be my miracle pill. Everyone is different though, if your body seems to be rejecting the medication just stop taking it and go do the doctor. | F | 26 | 1 days | 10/29/2009 | 4 | UTI at 31 weeks preg | extreme headache that felt like sinuses, stiff sore neck and throat, felt like I had no energy, bad stomach cramps and backache, numbness in my right hand. | This med helped my UTI but I had to switch to keflex after 3 days because the side effects were horrible. I would not recommend this medicine if there were other options. | F | 25 | 3 days | 10/29/2009 | 1 | UTI | It started with blisters and swelling on my tongue, then feeling tired, into the 4th or 5th day I was having upper gastro bloat and severe pain like a gallbladder attack (only mine was already gone). On day 8 and 9 I started itching everywhere and everywhere I scratch became a rash, until there was rash covering my hands, arms, legs, lower back. I also ran a fever and had flu symptoms. I went to the ER and they couldn't figure out for sure what was going on so gave me tami-flu for the flu. Then I read this, not going to take the tami-flu, gonna wait for symptoms to subside and treat the itch (which doesn't respond to benadryl or claritin) with a steroid topical creme and cool compresses. It also caused such a severe shortness of breath that the ER gave me I.V. medication for that along with Zofran for the nausea. | I agree with a few other users, this drug should be pulled off the market, these are pretty bad side effects and I don't think they are as rare as they make them out to be. | F | 46 | 10 days | 10/29/2009 | 2 | UTI | Diarrhea, fever, hot flashes, lethargy, stomach pain, extreme nausea, and vomiting | I am taking 100 mg twice a day. I am on day 5 (out of 7) and I don't feel very good. I think this medicine is working to get rid of my UTI, but the side effects are very uncomfortable to say the least. | F | 22 | 5 days | 10/25/2009 | 1 | Bladder Infection | Flu symptoms. I never get sick. I was in bed with nausea, chills, body aches, fever and a migrane headache. I thought I had the swine flu. I quit taking the meds when I was sick. Four days later I started taking the macrobid again. I immediately came down with the same symtoms. Its the macrobid. Horrible | Never Again | F | 45 | 5 days | 10/25/2009 | 2 | UTI | Shortness of breath, upset stomach, general feeling of fatigue, headache. | Was prescribed Macrobid for a recurrence of UTI that Cipro failed to clear up. Was OK except for bad gas during the intial phase of taking two a day for seven days. I thought I was out of the woods. Then began taking it post-coitally and symptoms hit me like a hammer. Shortness of breath was alarming. While I was good about taking the pill with food during the first phase, wonder if not taking it with food post-coitally triggered symptoms. | F | 42 | 13 times | 10/23/2009 | 1 | repeated UTI | hives over 4 inches in diameter, fever, vomitting, wheezing, confusion and delirium | Took a full week to recover after 20 hour hospitalization. Had taken it once before for a week and had small hive reaction and nausea, but misattributed that (apparently) to an allergic environmental allergy. NEVER TAKE THIS .... I nearly died and now carry an epipen just in case I get something similar again | F | 57 | 1 days | 10/23/2009 | 1 | prevention of recurrent UTIs | I was prescribed one 100mg capsule of the generic macrobid after intercourse. Because it's the season of viruses and flu, I didn't make any connection to the chills, body aches, lethargy, headache, cough, stratchy throat and sinus headache. After weeks of feeling awful, getting a little better and then feeling horrible again, i finally put it all together after reading this website. I am a very healthy 57 year old and to have an illness linger for weeks is not typical for me. I will never take this medicine again after reading all the other women who experienced similiar reactions. My doctor seemed surprised, but believed that it could be the drug. I can't wait until the drug is completely out of my system and i'm back to feeling healthy again. | F | 57 | 4 weeks | 10/20/2009 | 3 | UTI | Nausea, Dirrehea, Fatigue, Dizziness, Sore Throat, Runny Nose, Bad Cough, Chills, Flu-Like Symptoms | I started a 2 pills a day for 7 days prescription, last week. I am currently on day 5. Other than my UTI, I had no other health problems the day that I began Macrobid (I was given the generic version). About an hour after I took the first dose, I was extremely nauseous. The next day, my stomach felt very acidic, but I took my next dose in the morning. That evening, I came down with a bad sore throat and a fever. 3rd day, had cough, runny nose, chills, fever, sore throat...continued to take the medicine because I didn't want the UTI to continue. I am now on day 5...still have flu-like symptoms & cough is at its worst. I am going to finish the meds and I am hoping these side effects will lessen, then go away quickly, when I am done taking the pills. I will never take Macrobid again after this experience. | F | 33 | 7 days | 10/19/2009 | 1 | UTI | 5 days after starting drug I went into anaphalactic shock and almost died. flu like symptoms preceded the outbreak of rash and BP so low I was near death and unable to function. Serum sickness. I have known allegies to all pennicillan drugs but did not know of this one. I have been treated for aplastic Anemia 20 years ago in which serum sickness was a problem too. No more Macro bid. | dose was 100 MG Generic for Nitrofuran Monohyd | F | 62 | 5 days | 10/16/2009 | 5 | UTI | Sleepy and tired, but that could have been from recent surgery. | I had a laproscopic hysterectomy on Sept. 23rd. Then, on Oct 6, I was diagnosed with a UTI. I was given macrobid and after reading this forum, I ALMOST didn't start it because, frankly, this scared me. I wanted to let everyone know that not everyone has the bad reaction described by so many on here. I was tired and sleepy, and felt like my brain was in a fog, but otherwise, there were none of the horrible side effects described by so many here. | F | 44 | 7 days | 10/14/2009 | 1 | urinary tract infection | Several hours after taking the first pill I felt like I was coming down with a chest cold. Soon after taking the second pill I came down with a fever of over 100, stiff neck, headache, backache, leg aches, chills, dizziness, nausea, no energy and my chest felt like someone was sitting on it. I quit taking the pills and called my doctor. It has now been almost 48 hours since I took the last pill. I still have a headache and my chest hurts when I breath. I have now developed a nasty cough but hopefully that will clear my chest. The doctor put me on another UTI medication called Bractrin. I have not noticed any side effects from the new medication. FYI-other than the urinary tract infection I was not sick before taking Macrobid. | This pill should be taken off the market. | F | 54 | 1 days | 10/14/2009 | 1 | UTI | After taking my second pill, I immediately when to having sever chills and then high fever, aching all over, could not get out of bed. Of course all DR's and pharmcies, say that this med. would not cause this. I quit taking it for 2 days, and then decided to try again, immediately started the same all over again. | I will call my Dr. Monday and tell him ,he will have to change my medicine, because he said I would need to be on an antibiotic for a long term , as my infection had been going on for a while. | F | 55 | 2 days | 10/10/2009 | 3 | bladder infections | None for about 5 years until last Saturday. Extreme hives. All over body. | I had taken macrobid off and on for about 5 to 6 years. Recently I got another bladder infection and was put on macrobid for 7 days and then every other day indefinitely.Saturday I woke up itching on my back and head and by the evening it was all over. Wherever I would itch it would flare up with huge raised marks all over. I was put on a steriod on Monday and a heavy dose of Alledgra(benadryl makes me too tired) and I am still itching like crazy. I don't know how long this will last. Today is my third day of the steriod. I guess I can't take macrobid anymore. I am going to try something more natrual now. I think it is called g-mannose or something. It is a simple sugar that you put in your water and it attaches itself to the bad bacteria therefore preventing a bladder or uti. We will see. | F | 38 | 10/7/2009 | 1 | Bladder Infection | Flu like symptons, fever, chills, muscle pains, nausea, weight loss | Would never take this drug again...stopped after three days of misery. Will check with dr. today for a change in medication. This drug is the worse I have ever taken. | F | 78 | 3 days | 10/6/2009 | 1 | uti | First given cipro. After 2 tablets, felt pain in my legs so asked to change to a different antibiotic. Given Macrobid. After 2 tablets had to go to the ER. Dizziness, anxiety, horrible headache, nausea, heartburn, burning pain in kidneys coming in waves, urinating every 20 minutes,shaking, chills-all severe. They tested me for a kidney stone--none there. It was the antibiotics. Both are very dangerous. If you feel bad after one tablet of either one, I would stop immediately. These drugs are prescribed way too indiscriminately. And ER's should know about them too!!! | F | 60 | 2 days | 10/5/2009 | 3 | Macrobid is doing it's job, so I have to give it that. But as soon as I started taking macrobid, I have felt like I've had the flu. I have had the hot flashes, and I seriously thought I may have a fever. The naseau has not gone away since I began taking the anti biotic, and I have had dissentary. I do not feel like doing anything. Macrobid has taken me out of commisio for about 4 days, and I have three more to go. BUT like I said it is working, and it is too late to turn back now. So, No, I would not take it again, and I will remember to put down that I am alllergic to it on my medical chart. I can't see the next time being any better. | F | 36 | 4 days | 10/4/2009 | 1 | UTI | Extreme fatigue and nausea, diarrhea and vomiting | Hate this medicine will never take again! | F | 27 | 5 days | 10/4/2009 | 4 | UTI / Kidney Infection | Lethargy, joint ache, depression from feeling lethargic, muscle weakness. I'm not sure if this is a side effect of Macorbid, but I now have canker sores that appeared after starting Macrobid that I cannot seem to remedy. | I had no idea that Macrobid had the side effect of exhaustion. I am fit, eat well, and exercise regularly, but while on Macrobid I had NO energy. I have 2 boys under the age of 3 and feel tired majority of the time, but while taking Macrobid I was depleted of all energy. While taking Macrobid I felt my immune system was compromised, I now have canker sores, cold sores, and still feel tired after completing the drug 3-days ago. Hopefully, my energy will return soon. | F | 35 | 7 days | 10/3/2009 | 1 | UTI | sleepiness, nausea, chills, body aches, neck stiffness and pain | Prescribed 5 days, found this site with one dose left, knew something was not normal after a few days, will be following up with dr as side effects are lingering | F | 47 | 5 days | 10/2/2009 | 4 | UTI | None | I've been taking 4 capsules a day (100MG ea.) for the last 14 days and I have had none of the symptoms described on this site. I am taking Nitrofurantoin Mono, which is a generic version. I have two more days and hope I have none of the after effects described here! I am so sorry to hear of all the horrible problems others have had. | F | 49 | 14 days | 9/30/2009 | 1 | bladder inf | bad headache, cramps, very tired | F | 28 | 1 days | 9/30/2009 | 4 | UTI | Mostly fatigue and brain fog. I also have the headache, but I suspect it'ss because my doctor told me not to drink caffeine while on this, so I was in caffeine withdrawal. I ignored her yesterday and had a cup of green tea -- and got the palpitations. So today I made a very weak cup of green tea, teabag in for only about 15 seconds, added an herbal bag for some flavor. That worked: Headache gone, no palpitations, and some of the fog is even lifting. Still pretty fatigued though; dragging butt through the workday. | Seems to be working. 5 more doses to go (out of 14). Let's hope so. But thank heaven, I'm not having most of the nightmare others are describing here. | F | 56 | 5 days | 9/29/2009 | 2 | Urinary Tract Infection | Lethargy, headache, upset stomach, did not cure ailment. Also possible kidney damage. | I have had urinary tract infections before and I was always treated with Bactrim, with much success and minimal side effects. However, I am 20 weeks pregnant and the doctor insisted on putting me on Macrobid. The medicine made me feel very dizzy and strange the first hour after ingestion. It also made my urine turn extremely dark, and it has not returned to normal. I was getting headaches during pregnancy beforehand, but they seemed to worsen during the time I was taking the Macrobid. I also got very tired and had an upset stomach. I also got a yeast infection which I contribute to the Macrobid killing beneficial bacteria. I also still had a UTI after taking the medicine as directed. I am returning to the doctor (a different doctor this time for sure) in the hopes of finding something pregnancy safe, and having my kidneys tested to be sure they weren't permanently damaged from the medicine. When you drink only water your urine should not be brown. | F | 24 | 7 days | 9/28/2009 | 1 | UTI | Extreme fatigue, could hardly walk around, wanted to sleep all day and night, muscles soreness, chills, scratched my lower legs and ankles due to itching, nausea, 99.5 Temp (started after two doses. | I had taken it for a short while a couple of years ago but got changed to Cipro...I changed myself last night when in the midst of these horrible symptoms and very foggy, no Dr's. available so my daughter helped me make the decision...one day back on Cipro and the symptoms are gone. | F | 61 | 2 days | 9/26/2009 | 2 | UTI | None yet. I was prescribed the medicine in the ER on Saturday. Filled it on Sunday, but after reading this I'm really scared to take it. Suppose to take it twice a day for five days. I've taken Biaxin and Cipro and have had bad reactions. So, I'm really scared to take it based on all the comments | Because all the comments scared me, I'm thinking of just drinking lots of water and cranberry juice and pray that it don't get worse! | F | 38 | 9/21/2009 | 3 | possible UTI | "Hot" feeling that resembles a hot flash but lasts and lasts. Joint and muscle pain in lower legs. General soreness in muscles in back. Headache that feels like a sinus headache. | So glad I found this site! Was beginning to wonder if I was crazy with these symptoms! Hoping this drug works to clear UTI because definitely don't want to take anything worse than this. | F | 45 | 4 days | 9/20/2009 | 4 | uti | I had a constant slight headache, that occasionally got bad. some nausea but not too severe. fatigue | i started taking this for a uti, about a day after I noticed that i had a dry throat. I figured it was just a side effect and shrugged it off. As time progressed I was feeling a lot better, but still had a sore throat with some congestion. About a day before my last dose I got a terrible fever of about 102 with fatigue and diziness. I thought it was a side effect, I called the doctor and they said that this medicine shouldn't give me the fever. I then decided to go to the doctor, they said that a bacterial infection formed in my throat and that's what was causing the fever and sore throat. I'm now using amoxicillin for the uti and the the bactirea in my throat. don't be afraid to call a doctor. Not everything is a side effect of the medicine, this website kinda scared me, but now i discovered that the UTI macrobid was doing it's job. | F | 19 | 5 days | 9/17/2009 | 1 | UTI | Took 2 rounds, appx. 9 weeks apart for a recurring UTI. The first time I had no problems while taking the drug, but 2 days later I developed a horrible itching that turned into a rash where ever I scratched - the welts were in the shape of my scratch marks. I asked my doctor if it could be an allergic reaction to the medication and was told "no". She told me to take Zyrtec for a month. I did this and when I stopped taking it, the rash came back. I continued the Zyrtec for 3 months before I could get off of it. 9 weeks later I got another UTI and was again given Macrobid. Same reaction -- 2 days later. Seemed to me that it was related to the Macrobid, but again told "no". Took Zyrtec for another 2 months. | Developed a 3rd UTI and was given Cipro by another doctor and told that I had definitely had an allergic reaction to the Macrobid. Who do you trust? I know I will never take Macrobid again. It was the worst rash I've ever had. (I also have a severe allergy to sulfa, but am told there is no relation). | F | 52 | 5 days | 9/17/2009 | 3 | UTI | I took the generic form of Macrobid. This medicine, the first antibiotic I can remember taking in my adult life (I am 47), created extreme fatigue and a dull headache that sometimes became acute behind my left eye. I also felt "out of it," and sometimes a little dizzy. Basically, I felt flu-like on it, although I did not have a fever. I'm glad that I was off of work for most of the 5 days I was taking it. I did not experience many stomach problems, which was good. I took it about 20 minutes after eating a lot of food, a tip I received from this site! I also took a probiotic pill a few days before starting and several times a day while taking Macrobid. While I was uncomfortable taking it, it did cure my UTI for now. I was afraid to take it after reading comments on this site, but I would try it and see if it works for you. | 2x day for 5 days | F | 47 | 5 days | 9/15/2009 | 1 | UTI | Severe migraine-like headache, nausea, chills, severe neck pain, leg pains, shakiness. | Only took 3 doses over 1.5 days. Took as directed with food and full glass of water. Drank lots of water while on medication. Side effects started after first dose -- got very dizzy and drowsy and took a 4 hour nap. Woke up with headache that worsened with each dose. Called doctor and told them about effects and that I stopped taking it. I am calling 1.800.fda.1088 to report my side effects. | F | 29 | 1.5 days | 9/11/2009 | 1 | Bladder Infection | Fatigue, an extreme, stabbing headache, blurry vision, balance problems, nausea, chills and sweats (but no fever). The headache trumped any migraine. | I only took two doses, contacted my doctor and was instructed to immediately stop taking the medicine. The headache, vision and balance issues lasted for about 24 hours and then went away. I felt like I was going to die. I would never let someone I know take this drug. | F | 38 | 1 days | 9/11/2009 | 1 | uti | sudden onset severe chills, tremors, fever headache, arthralgia, severe muscle pain, weakness, couldn't walk, thought I would die rushed to Ed by ambulance after apparent vascular collapse. Had nausea vomiting, a real nightmare! | I took this Rx had above side effects 4 hours later called MD in a.m. said most likely viral. Stopped taking while sick took 4 days to get over. Started to take again 1 week later, wound up in ED blue nails cold feet hands, SOB unable to walk. Took 4 days to get over. Never take this drug!! | F | 54 | 1 days | 9/10/2009 | 1 | UTI | ACUTE LIVER FAILURE! | Barely made it before getting a liver transplant. If anyone prescribes this medication to you don't take it. | F | 64 | 9/8/2009 | 1 | long term suppression therapy UTI | over 18 months I continued to get worse without any positive bacterial cultures in my urine-but had pain, fatigue, confusion. Finally I collapsed and ended up in emergency with diffuse intersticial lung disease and fulminant hepatic failure. My lungs responded to treatment, but my liver finally was necrotic. I received a liver transplant July 5 2008, spent 2and 1/2 months in the hospital, and will be on immunosuppressants forever. I also have neuorpathy in my right arm, though it seems to be improving. | The effect of the drug is insidious-and the symptoms could I think have mimiced a UTI. I saw my GP at least twice a month, and a urologiest 5 times over the course of prescribed treatment. My advice is if you take this drug for more than a month, get frequent blood tests to check for liver function. Be alert to breathing difficulties. | F | 57 | 18 months | 9/4/2009 | 1 | UTI | Constant nausea, vomiting, chills, dizziness, sweating, severe knee joint pain, fatigue, weakness, unable to eat or keep anything down. | Cannot believe that a Dr. would prescribe this medication. My mother had a recent severe illness & got a bladder infection from the catheter. She called Dr. with the symptoms after beginning this drug and he told her it was probably just the flu. She took this for 3 days....hours after first dose she was constantly vomiting, had chills/sweats, couldn't eat, dizziness, felt like she was going to die. It was all she could do to get from bed to bathroom each day. Day 3 afternoon was feeling a little better, until she took her evening dose....it all started back again! I looked up this med online & wish I would have done it earlier. After all she has been through - this was totally unnecessary. | F | 59 | 3 days | 8/29/2009 | 1 | UTI | Tightness in chest and upper back, chest pain, coldness in lungs & difficulty breathing, extreme fatigue, rapid heart rate, panic attacks, nausea, lack of appetite, unexplained coldness in hands & feet, overall body weakness, pain in hips, wrists, ankles and knees, diarrhea, frequent need to urinate, continued side effects post-medication cessation. | I was sick with what I thought was an autoimmune illness for nearly 4 weeks before the nurse practioner who works w/ my dr. ordered a CT scan to see what might be causing my endless nausea and abdominal pain. When I couldn't get in to see her the next day for the results of my test, I went to the ER of the hospital where I had the test. While there, I had a urinalysis and found out that I had a UTI. They gave me 100 mg of Macrobid and a prescription for 14 more pills (100 mg) of the Macrobid generic Nitrofurantoin. I didn't start experiencing the side effects until the next day when I woke up from a nap to extreme panic attack-like symptoms (closed throat, difficulty breathing, RAPID heart rate and chest pain). I was so afraid that I was having a heart attack, that I called 911 and went back to the hospital via ambulance. As I have panic/anxiety disorder, they diagnosed it not as an allergic reaction, but rather a panic attack. The ER called my dr. and he said for me to stay on the drug. During the next four days, I suffered the same side effects around the same time every day, some more than once a day, others continuously. Finally, on the evening of day 4, I paged my dr. at home and he called me and basically felt that it was anxiety-related, despite my talking about all of my other symptoms, none of which I get when I have a panic or an anxiety attack. I took my last pill 48 hours ago and I'm still experiencing most of my side effects, again which are being called anxiety- | F | 39 | 7 days | 8/27/2009 | 4 | Bladder Infection | Mild stomach ache with ocassional stomach cramps, mild to moderate fatigue. | Was prescribed Nitrofurantoin Mono/Mac, the generic form of Macrobid for an acute bladder infection that developed 3 weeks after being operated on for bladder cancer. Also had to have a stint put in my bladder to protect the site where the cancerous tumor was removed during the same surgery. Pain and nausea from the pressure of the stint in my bladder since the surgery 3 weeks ago has been indescribeable and goes well beyond the threshold level of 10 on a 1 to 10 scale for pain & suffering. Have somehow survived it all so far and the stint will finally be surgically removed 5 days from now IF THE MACROBID CLEARS UP THE BLADDER INFECTION IN TIME! So, I'm really counting on the Microbid to do what it is supposed to do...otherwise, surgery to remove the stint will have to be postponed until the bladder infection clears up. My Macrobid dosage is 100 mg twice a day for 10 days. Was previously prescribed Bactrim which resulted in only minimal improvement in clearing up the infection. Have been on the Macrobid approaching 3 days now with 7 more to go before finishing the 20 capsule prescription. At this point, other than experiencing some mild nausea and ocassional stomach cramps for about an hour or so after each dose, haven't had any severe side-effects or adverse reactions to this drug. | M | 57 | 3 days | 8/26/2009 | 1 | UTI | I was fine for the first day, but on the second day I suddenly developed severe itching and tingling in my hands and feet. We were out to dinner near a bookstore and immediately went to a bookstore to find a Physician's Desk Reference. We looked up Macrobid and found that this was a serious side effect and could lead to permanent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy), and if it occurs the drug should be discontinued immediately. I did so and contacted my doctor the next morning. Fortunately, the symptom did not persist (well, it did, sort of -- see comment) | Ever since taking that Macrobid several years ago, I have had what seems to be a unique symptom in detecting future UTIs. Whenever I get a UTI, my first symptom is a recurrence of that same heavy, tingling, itching feeling in my feet that I got with the Macrobid. Within an hour of that, I will start feeling the other symptoms. So, it DOES seem to be permanent nerve damage, although in my case it's actually proved helpful. Not that I would recommend getting nerve damage for any reason, mind you. | F | 42 | 2 days | 8/25/2009 | 2 | UTI | I am experiencing fatigue, severe throat tightness, mild tightness in the chest, definitely feeling sort of "disconnected" and oh my gosh these headaches are the worst I've ever had. I've only been on it for 3 days. Should I stop? | F | 23 | 10 days | 8/24/2009 | 1 | Urinary tract infection | I was supposed to be on it for ten days but on the sixth day I started to have nausea and severe stomach pains and back. I tried it for two additinal days and gave up. It was taking too much out of me and I was very weak, and tired all the time. Had tried Ciproflox and it didn't help,similar symptoms but not as bad as Microbid. I have also tried Sulfatrim. After eight weeks of trying these drugs none has solved the problem. | I am a fairly healthy senior, not taking any other medications and no other problems, except a little arthritis | F | 80 | 8 days | 8/24/2009 | 1 | chronic UTI | i was prescribed macrobid by a urologist to take twic a day for 2 weeks then once a day for two weeks. by the third week I developed severe chills and fever 101 to 103 degrees with complete loss of appetite. I saw my primary physician on the 5th day with fever of 102.8. He did a complete lab, chest xray, and influenza test...all negative. My only other symptoms were shortness of breath and severe fatigue. I stopped the Macrobid and the fever subsided within 2 days. I am certain this was a reaction to this medication. | F | 57 | 3 weeks | 8/23/2009 | 1 | UTI | Symptoms came on suddenly, 103 fever, nausea, severe headache, light-headed, loss of appetite, tired, head hurts even laying on a pillow, body aches. | went to hospital, they thought I might have a virus, but weren't really sure. They never suggested a reaction to this medication. | F | 49 | 8 days | 8/23/2009 | 1 | bladder infection | After only two pills I had a fever,chills, aches,pains and cramps in my legs. It was worse than any flu that I have experienced. I could barely walk and I thought I was going to die. | This drug is poison and should be off the market! The doctors and nurses at offices give prescriptions not warning people that these drugs have life threatening side effects. | M | 63 | 1 days | 8/23/2009 | 5 | UTI | loss of appetite, tiredness | Was taking this before I found out I needed something else so I was then given Cipro. That was a horrendous story of itself. Macrobid was awesome and the loss of appetite wasn't a bad thing. No other side effects at all other than being tired. Everyone is different so don't take these reviews too personal. | F | 27 | 7 days | 8/22/2009 | 1 | UTI | rash, intense itching all over, tingling, numbness, chest pains, sore throat, heart burn, stomach upset | I went back to my doctor who thinks I have a virus. After reading the other people's symptoms here, which match my experience, I think I've had an allergic reaction to macrobid. Never, ever take this again! | F | 44 | 8 days | 8/21/2009 | 5 | UTI prevention | no side effects | This has been a wonder drug for me, Have been taking macrobid daily for 2 years and have not had a UTI since. | F | 38 | 2 days | 8/20/2009 | 1 | UTI | developed a rash, lips feel hot and face at times, vulva felt red hot and slight itching on the outside, depressed, tired, low back pain, tightness of the throat and when swollowing, some cramping..rash on my hands..thought they were bug bits at first...symptoms were bad on the 6th day..I know I'm having an allergic reaction..but I only have two more days to go. Just so mad that my obgyn saw me yesterday since i thought i might have had a fungal infection.because of the intense heat in my vaginal area on the outside and burning sensation that lasted one day..now i see its allergic reaction to this drug. | This drig should be off the market..my obgyn never asked me if i had any health problems before prescribing this drug to me nor warn me of the side affects as well. I hate this drug..i kept finding myself getting depressed and crying for no reason...now i know its the dumb drug. | F | 34 | 7 days | 8/18/2009 | 1 | UTI | numbness in areas of arms hands and fingers, joint pain, muscle pain, ligament impairment in arms, weakness of arms, pain in area of gallbladder, breathing problems, anxiety, photosensitivity resulting in burning swollen red skin on arms, racing heart | I took this drug for the treatment and prevention of UTI's over a year ago. I experienced severe side effects some of which plague me today. I finally was able to get off antibiotics when i discovered d-mannose. I went from having a severe UTI every week or two to having none at all. D-mannose has prevented me from developing a uti for over one year now. D-mannose is a natural sugar that's even safe for diabetics to take. Please, I don't sell d-mannose, if you are suffering like I was, or know someone who is, visit http://www.squidoo.com/d-mannose and read about my personal battle with UTI's and how I finally found safe relief. I hope this reaches you or someone you know in time to help prevent the kind of suffering I went through. | F | 28 | 18 months | 8/16/2009 | 1 | UTI | flu like symptons fever, chills, muscle pain everywhere nausea, couldn't eat, slept for hours | Won't take again | F | 49 | 3 days | 8/15/2009 | 1 | uti | Within one day, I thought I had the flu. By the fourth day, I had a high fever and could not eat anything. The fifth day I developed a rash on my entire body and had severe cramping and muscle pain all over my body. I went to the er, where they found that I had a heart rate of 180 and a fever of 105. I was admitted with a diagnoses of serum sickness. After two days in the hospital, I was released. The following day, I developed a severe blistering rash, and was diagnosed by my dermatologist with stevens johnson syndrome. It took me months to recover. | This all happened 13 years ago, and I am amazed that this drug is still on the market. I was told at the time that my reaction was extreme and rare....I now see that this is not the case. | F | 57 | 6 days | 8/9/2009 | 1 | UTI | fatigue, shortness of breath, headaches, extremely light headed | i would not recommend macrobid to anybody. after taking it for 1 day i already had extreme side effects | F | 17 | 1 days | 8/9/2009 | 1 | family member | It started with low grade fever, then chills, and Hugh hives (silver dollars) that traveled around her body and sometimes looked like bull’s-eyes everywhere. Golf ball size bumps on her head. No amount of medication seems to touch her uneasiness and franticness due to the medication she is taking for the urticaria/hives. She goes back for the 5th time to LA was also sent to a derm(thought it was a virus). She is disinterested in food and is dizzy. She had some temporary relief after getting adrenaline IV. | She is allergic to penicillin. I would not take macobid or allow family to take it because I feel it might be a familiar reaction and I am also getting leery of generic medications now. I do believe it works for a good segment of the population, but you need to be aware of your families history | F | 00 | 5 days | 8/9/2009 | 1 | UTI while pregnant | Severe nausea, heartburn, fatigue, and shakiness. An hour after taking my first dose, I vomited violently. Even though I had only vomited mildly one time throughout my whole first trimester of pregnancy and I was now into the second trimester, I gave the Macrobid the benefit of the doubt and just chalked the sickness up to being pregnant. Over the next 7 days, the nausea and the other side effects got worse, although I did not vomit again...just felt like I was going to most of the time. I stopped taking it after 7 days even though the Rx was for 10 days. I was worried about the ill side effects it might have on my baby if it was making me feel so miserable. I will never take Macrobid again. | F | 32 | 7 days | 8/9/2009 | 1 | UTI | shakiness, drowsiness, constipation, felt hot, leg pains | Took this med for 2 days-after 3rd pill had thigh and calf pains all night. I won't take this ever again! | F | 30 | 2 days | 8/6/2009 | 1 | UTI | Nearly three years after taking five MacroBid pills over a 2.5 day period, I still experience the pain of severe nerve damage. The pain is in my arms, hands, lower legs, and feet. MacroBid was poison to my system and has negatively impacted my quality of life. | I suffered a knee fracture over eight years ago, and following that injury I developed RSD. The RSD had gone into remission. However, after taking MacroBid three years ago, the RSD re-emerged and still causes constant pain now requiring an anti-convulsant (Gabapentin) to keep it somewhat in check. I would definitely stay away from this poison -- MacroBid. There are many other antibiotics that can be used to cure a UTI. | F | 67 | 2.5 days | 8/6/2009 | 1 | UTI | General malaise, depression | Prescribed first for 1 7-day period...no cure of UTI. Second prescription given 3 weeks later...discontinued after third dose due to severe fatigue and sadness. | F | 64 | 8/5/2009 | 1 | possible bladder infection | Nausea,extreme headache,ringing in my ears. Could be as a result of the pounding headache. | This is an awful drug, and should be evaluated further. | F | 63 | 1 days | 8/3/2009 | 1 | UTI | I experienced nausea, dizziness, extreme fatigue, body pain, extreme stomach pain and diarrhea, difficulty breathing. I have very mild asthma and use occasional Ventolin which I found myself using every half hour in order to breath. | Although I have never had a problem with antibiotics, I had such a terrible reaction to Macrobid that I thought I might die. I was terribly ill the whole time that I took it and, in fact, stopped a full day early even though I know it is important to take the full dose. It is now 4 days later and I still suffering from nausea and having difficulty breathing and am using my inhaler more often than previously. I did take the drug with food and drank lots of water as instructed but for me the drug was a disaster and I would not recommend it | F | 69 | 6 days | 8/2/2009 | 4 | Bladder infection | Really, not many problems compared to sulfa (allergic) and cipro (intolerance). My appetite was less, which I didn't mind. On the 9th day of 10, I felt kind of bad in general and was slightly nauseus, but don't know for sure it was the medicine since it took that long to show up. It was nothing compared to how bad I felt on Cipro. | F | 49 | 10 days | 7/31/2009 | 3 | UTI | Severe diarrhea, awful nausea, body aches, headache and fatigue | F | 27 | 5 days | 7/30/2009 | 1 | Suspected UTI | Difficulty breathing, chest pain, high fever (103), chills, body ache, nausea, dizziness. | I took 6 days of this medication and within hours of my last pill, I was having difficulty taking a full breathe and started to feel panicky. When I managed to get to sleep out of sheer exhaustion, I woke up an hour later with a high fever. Ended up going to urgent care within 8 hours of this initial reaction, and they did chest x-rays and EKGs and worried that I was presenting like someone with a pulmonary embolism. PulseOx was 91, which they said was too low, so off to the ER I went for a CT scan with dye and blood tests. Doctors refused to consider Macrobid as the culprit, even though I ended up with nothing wrong with me other than a high white blood cell count and poor blood oxygen saturation! Sent me home with an Albuterol inhaler and told me I had bronchitis. (Without a cough) Within 24 hours, the fever was down 2 degrees, and within 48 hours, all symptoms were gone. It's now 4 days later and I am 100%, but I am now 100% convinced this was a reaction to the generic Macrobid I was on. Rest assured it's going on my charts as an allergy from here on out. | F | 30 | 6 days | 7/30/2009 | 5 | UTI | i never had any problems with this drug.I am allergic to sulfa drugs so they prescribed macrobid 100 mg. i was told to take one pill every 12 hours for 3 days and to take it with food. it cleared my infection up just fine and never had any side effects. | F | 23 | 3 days | 7/29/2009 | 5 | UTi | None | After reading patient reviews, I was loathe to try Macrobid as I've had violent reactions to other antibiotics (Avelox, Bactrim, Cipro). This is day 5 of 6 and I have felt no adverse effects so far. Crossing fingers. | F | 59 | 5 days | 7/28/2009 | 1 | UTI | Severe headache, nausea,numbness in lips, extreme dizziness | I don't know if it was a coincidence, but about an hour after my first dose I started developing the most severe headache I have ever had in my life. Then came the nausea and dizziness. I never get headaches like that so I attributed it to the macrobid. I took another users advice and bought D-mannose at a local healthfood store. | F | 37 | 1 days | 7/28/2009 | 4 | suspected bladder infection; no UTI | fatigue, mild upset stomach | Told to take for 6 days; after 6 days, still had bladder symptom, pain on urination. Told to take for another 14 days, and took only for another 7 days; symptoms disappeared. I took it with two cartons of acidophilis yogurt daily; I took a liquid probiotic as well. I NEVER took it on an empty stomach. Be careful with it. | F | 55 | 13 days | 7/26/2009 | 1 | UTI | Had a 7 day course of Macrobid, and tonight was the end of day 6. I started feeling as though I was short of breath tonight, and it has gotten to the point where it is hard to take a deep breathe without a burning sensation in my lungs....like there is a ton of bricks on my chest! Six hours after the breathing problem, I've developed a low-grade fever of 100.3. Dr. suggested that it was acid reflux and that I should take a Zantac, but that has definitely not helped at all... | I'm very healthy and fit...in fact, I have a triathlon tomorrow I now cannot participate in. I am at low risk for blood clots or other anomolies, and based on my reading tonight, I really think the Macrobid is what is causing my odd symptoms. I've never had a reaction to antibiotics before, so this is definitely perplexing. Thank you for posting your issues, everybody. *So* helpful. | F | 30 | 6 days | 7/26/2009 | 1 | Bladder Infection | The morning after I took my last pill (2 per day for 7 days), I was achy, short of breath, slight fever w/cold hands & feet, slight nausea & headache. Tho I finally released 2-3 days of uncharacteristic constipation. BI appears gone, but talk about overkill! Don't know how long my symptoms will last, but I sure know what caused them. Typical of doctors! The treatment is worse than the disease! | I am 5'1" 57 years old & EXTREMELY healthy, on no meds. I teach Weight Watchers. I always wonder if the same dosage would be given a woman 7" taller & 40 pounds heavier. Dtrs never seem to take this kind of thing into account. I TOLD him how healthy I'd been - it was a walk-in clinic, as I haven't needed a local dtr. Get my yearly physicals in Ojai. Shame on me tho for taking the scrip without googling it first. | F | 57 | 7 days | 7/21/2009 | 1 | Kidney Infection | Allergic to Augmenten, Amoxicillin, Sulfa, and Cipro, so was given this. After first dose, lips began to swell and were numb. Fast heart rate, shallow breathing, body pain, could not stay awake. | Took the additional dose that nite, all symptoms were worse. Pharmacy said stop taking it and call Dr. Dr. said it was just my body "adjusting". Day two, took morning pill (with food) and a Benedryl and had all the same symptoms, just worse. Ended up taking another Benadryl and after 4 hours I am finally feeling "normal". I do not believe this is my body "adjusting" but trying to tell me "you're allergic". I will not take this again. I personally feel poisoned and that the medication would kill me before my infection. Will seek care from a Homeopathic Dr. Hopefully this will work for me and is helpful for you. | F | 39 | 2 days | 7/21/2009 | 1 | Bladder infection | Very dangerous drug! Peripheral neuropathy, pain in chest with shortness of breath,cough, headache, feelings of confusion, very nervous. | Hello everyone, I feel so bad that we have all had to suffer so much and so long with this terrible drug reaction. In the bible, God tells us to trust in Him and he will direct our paths (when you belong to Him). He did direct me, I am hoping to help you. Get a product called Liv52 (mild liver detox), drink lots of water, rub chest with emu oil and tea tree oil, change diet to all organic veg, brown rice, fresh fruit (blueberries). Draw close to the Lord and pray. This has been my answer, I pray this works well for you. It's been 5 weeks since I've taken this medication and I am feeling better. | F | 53 | 2 days | 7/21/2009 | 1 | UTI | Six days into taking the drug had shaking chills and fever to 103. Had the MOST painful joint and muscle pain and severe cramps in my thighs. only took for one more day - the prescription was for seven days. Continued to have high fever and pain for three more days when started to get better. Then I broke out in rash on legs and arms - did not itch but hurt. Like the muscle underneath was sore. Went to doctor - chest xray and CBC normal, flu swab negative. Thinks it is a serum sickness related to the drug. | This is the nastiest drug I have even taken - I cant believe it is even on the market after all the comments that I have read on here. I am still not feeling good - have fatigue and still have muscle pain after three weeks. | F | 56 | 6 days | 7/19/2009 | 1 | UTI | No side effects. It just doesn't work in my case. I see that a lot of the postings indicate an allergic reaction. If that were to occur to me, I'd report it to the doctor right away. | I guess it works for some people. It's the prescription of choice among physicians right now. | F | 59 | 4 days | 7/17/2009 | 1 | urinary tract infection | Painful hive-like rashes all over my face and upper arms; low-grade fever, swolen hands, eyes; diarrhea; very tired. | My doctor never told me anything about the possible side effects. I've never had a drug reaction like this! | F | 56 | 3 days | 7/12/2009 | 1 | UTI | hive-like symptoms, extreme itchiness, headaches, and sharp chest pains | Horrible, horrible drug! Please everyone, try the herbal supplement D-MANNOSE! You can get it at the health food store and it will totally eradicate UTIs without the harmful side effects of macrobid and other antibiotics! I have struggled with frequent UTIs since childhood so after my horrible macrobid & bactrim experiences, I tried the supplement D-Mannose. I take a couple tablets when I start to get some symptoms and after a day or two it totally goes away! Do your own research and check it out - it's so worth not gambling with your health by choosing a safe alternative THAT WORKS QUICKLY with no side effects!!! | F | 36 | 10 days | 7/8/2009 | 1 | UTI | UTI | I just took my first pill earlier today but after finding this site and reading many of the negative comments, I'm now afraid to continue the medication. | F | 50 | 1 days | 7/8/2009 | 1 | UTI | Terrible cramping pains in legs and arms,difficulty breathing, excellerated heart rate, fever low grade, chest pain. | Placed on drug 8 mos previous had same symptoms. My husband called an ambulance we thought I was having a heart attack. My enzymes were slighty elevated and they kept me over night. Continued with fever aches and pains for about a week. Last week I had started this medication again for a UTI. I had developed an allergy also to cipro so they put me on Microbid again. Same reactions ocurred. Spent 4 days in hospital since my heart rate was so fast. Now that Im home I thought maybe this was from a reaction. couldnt believe what I was reading! Take this drug off the market!!!! It almost killed me. | F | 45 | 2 days | 7/6/2009 | 5 | UTI | none - my pharmacist advised me to make sure I take it with a full meal. Eat half my meal, take the pill and then finish eating. Taking before the meal or right after doesn't offer the same buffering as taking it midway through the meal. Also to make sure to drink loads of water ! | Will take again if needed Macrobid 100mg 2x's a day | F | 46 | 7 days | 7/3/2009 | 3 | bladder infection | bright yellow urine, irritability, and nausea | F | 22 | 7 days | 7/3/2009 | 1 | lUTI | I have never had an allergic reaction to ANYTHING! Took Macrobid 7 days, no problem. 8th day, hives with terrible itching and swelling, temperature for 3 days of 102 degrees, felt like I couldn't put a thought together. Went to Dr. who advised two benadryl three times a day. Two days later no change, upon Dr. advise went to ER had cbc, nothing showed up in bloodwork. Next day experienced the worst joint pain in ALL joints, all joints extremely swollen. That was the 11th of June, it is now June 30th, still experiencing intense joint pain although a little less severe than earlier. Very weak and still feel compromised in thinking. Been taking Ibprofen - two tablets four times a day to relieve some joint pain. I will never take Macrobid ever again!! Another ER Dr. said I had developed Blood Serum Sickness due to the allergic reaction to Macrobid. | F | 53 | 7 days | 6/30/2009 | 3 | UTI | Cramps, Fever, Chills | I'm so glad I discovered this website. I had my first UTI last week and was prescribed Macrobid (intolerance to sulfa drugs). It actually cleared up my UTI very nicely and quickly (full points there) but I've been feeling depressed, lethargic, and 48 hours ago I developed a nasty fever with full body chills. I've been to the clinic twice and was told it's likely a virus unrelated to the UTI, which has cleared up- I never thought to suggest it might be a reaction to the Macrobid! Just took my last dose this morning so hopefully it will clear up. | F | 29 | 7 days | 6/25/2009 | 1 | UTI | severe stomach pains, nausea, and vomiting | I only took 1 days worth (of 5) before I called my doctor and had him get me a prescription for a different antibiotic. I took the pills with food as directed, but it was still awful. Never again. | F | 27 | 1 days | 6/23/2009 | 5 | recurring bladder infections | none | I have been on MACROBID 100mg daily for prevention of UTI'S for almost two years. It worries me being on the antibiodic for so long but it has kept the infections away, I have had no side effects at all. | F | 52 | 600 days | 6/20/2009 | 1 | Prevent UTI's due to catheter use | I have developed interstitial lung disease, have severe scarring in my lungs. Shortness of breath, pneumonia like symptoms, night sweats, chills, fevers, severe peripheral neuropathy, dry cough mostly but at times with thick glue-like mucous, coughed up blood a few times, was hospitalized several times with what they thought was pneumonia before being diagnosed with interstitial lung disease or bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia and still no one connected the Macrobid until I began seeing a pulmonologist at a differnt hospital and it was the first thing he said was for me to quit taking Macrobid because it is terrible for the lungs. | My lung capacity went from being normal to having half the capacity. I could breathe normally to having to be on oxygen night and day on 3L. I was totally unaware that long term use of Marcrobid could cause pulmonary problems but it is on the warnings and I feel it should be a bigger warning on the medication so that I would have seen it. It was in the middle to end of the pharmacy's information buried withing all of the usual side effects of medications, it said if you noticed pulmonary symptoms to contact your doctor because it can cause life threatening pulmonary reactions. I think that should have been at the top in large letters. I would have noticed it and my lung scarring wouldn't have gotten so bad, now, I may never recover from it. It has caused deaths and I think it should be labeled differently. | F | 43 | 3 years | 6/20/2009 | 2 | UTI? | Progressively worse sleeplessness; just a tad light-headed this morning (could be the sleeplessness talking); esophageal gas (chest pains, alleviated by much belching); more emotional than usual (stress could be cause); mild menstrual-like cramps (could be just that, today was day 1 of that joy); have finished day 5, hoping this is it for possible side symptoms (although scalp itches a tiny bit in sympathy for those who have experienced that side) | Suspected possible kidney stone (had one four and a half years ago--achiness around right kidney); urinalysis turned up white cells indicating UTI. Took a day or two for me to pay attention and start taking with at least milk (no major gastro symptoms; expected usual diarrhea due to good bacteria dying with bad but not really all that much of a problem). Around night #3 experienced sleeplessness (could have been result of emotional upheavals that evening); night 4, again, not so much, but did not sleep well (don't know if maybe the decaf capuccino I requested was not). Woke up day 5 feeling a bit week, then light-headed (felt better after a bit of Naked Green Machine). Night 5 and I am at this site; it's 4:45 a.m. and I've had a wicked hard time falling asleep. The chest pains got me up (gas in my esophagus--scary pain until I belch and it subsides so I know it isn't cardiac--have belched enough for that to go away; have had this problem before unrelated to med--surprisingly, it was easier to belch this time to eliminate). Calling the doctor's office in the morning. Upside is the discomfort in my kidney has become less frequent. Time will tell if I'm cooking another kidney stone... | F | 49 | 7 days | 6/17/2009 | 1 | UTI | This is the worse med I have ever taken! After using for 8 days I became very ill with side effects. First I started chilling. I couldn't get warm on an 85 degree day. Then I broke out in a rash from head to toe. Looked like chicken pox. Now I have the rash, I've been in bed with my electric blanket freezing but sweating and I have a SPLITTING headache! But worse to me is my chest is wheezing and tight - it hurts to take a deep breath. I'm hoping that will go away. I will never take this medicine again. I think the company who makes it needs to take it off the market. Look how many people that have had the same problems. What is up with that? | By far the worse medicine I have ever taken - Dangerous. I'm now missing work because of the terrible side effects. | F | 53 | 8 days | 6/15/2009 | 1 | UTI | Severe headaches & nausea, dizziness, fogginess & tightness in chest. | A few hours after taking my second does of macrobid I suddenly developed headaches & nausea. I even called the pharmacist to see if it could be b/c of the macrobid (I was generic form) HE said no, but I couldn't understand why else I would feel like this. I am so glad I found this sight. I have not taken any since this morning and I am just starting feel a little better. | F | 29 | 1 days | 6/13/2009 | 1 | UTI | Took for 7 days twice a day. Woke up with severe nausea and a rash on both legs from knees down. I had to go to ER to get IV Benadryl, IV Cortisone and IV Phenergan. I will never take it again as I am allergic to it. Also had flu like symptoms day before the rash with the back of my neck aching. | F | 55 | 7 days | 6/11/2009 | 4 | UTI | I was prescribed Macrobid after being allergic to Cipro. The only side effect I experienced was extreme fatigue. I did not experience any nausea as I ate a bowl of cereal with each dose which seemed to do the trick. | F | 49 | 3 days | 6/8/2009 | 1 | UTI | Extreme flu like symptoms, fever, chills, unbelievable body aches, it even hurt to brush my hair, headache so bad I had to be in total quiet, neck stiffness and pain ~ could not turn head, now HIVES | After calling OB/GYN asking for a change in meds was told I probably had flu see a GP. I did and the medicine was changed but furious after reporting problems and seeing identical problems here. NEVER miss work and have already missed 3 days but just glad I am going to survive. At times I questioned. | F | 52 | 3 days | 6/6/2009 | 1 | UTI | Day #1 severe fatigue and malaise Day #2 Flu-like and slept most of the day Day #3 felt more energetic #4 & 5 some strong stomach pains; Moderate to Severe nausea from day #4 to end; Developed itching over entire body beginning on day #5 and continues now 2 weeks after finishing the 7 day course on the medication. | At first I thought my symptoms were related to the UTI; then about day #4 I realized the nausea must be a side effect so I called my Dr's office. The nurse told me to continue taking the Macrobid if I could deal with the nausea. I finished the full 7 days and I regret that. Never before having an allergic reaction to a medication I was too naive and I'm guessing the nurse wasn't informed about allergic reactions. I should have stopped the medication. One and two days AFTER finishing the Macrobid severe itching BEGAN! I called the Dr who told me to take Claritin and avoid scratching; and she said the medication would be out of my body within 24 hours. Now after 14 days since it ended, I am still having flare ups if I scratch. I get large hive-like welts and dark red slashes of swelling where ever my fingers have scratched. Tight clothing like exercise gear causes severe itching so I can't wear that. Waistbands, bra bands, drying off with towels after a shower will all cause red marks and hot skin. I did go to my primary care doc who prescribed Prednisone and I just finished my second prescription for that and still itch. I'll be going back to the Dr again on Monday. I have to say the itching has diminished over the past couple of days, yet I still have flair ups. I fear I've still got a lingering allergic reaction and I am discouraged it's not over yet! I began the Macrobid on May 15 and it is now June 6. | F | 56 | 7 days | 6/6/2009 | 1 | Bladder Infection | Was started on this drug for a bladder infection and 1 day into treatment, thought I developed the flu or mono. Was only on this Rx for 3 days; on the day following my first dose, I developed a sore throat and headache. By that evening, in addition to the headache and sore throat, I had neck swelling and tenderness, calf cramping, wanted to sleep all the time, and was barely able to swallow. While I rarely take any medications, I've never had an adverse reaction to ANY Rx. Will STAY AWAY from this drug from this point forward! Wicked stuff. | Pure poison to the body! | F | 44 | 3 days | 6/5/2009 | 1 | UTI | I took two pills(generic version) on the first day and I started having these strange sharp chest pains. The next morning I experienced a fever(101), migraine type headache and body ache~ all flu like symptoms. I looked online and saw that many others had suffered these same side effects so I didn't take another pill. I had taken this presciption one other time in the past and didn't have a reaction but there's no doubt this time I experienced a bad side effect. Two days after my initial dose I'm feeling better so I know I didn't have the flu but a definite prescription reaction. | I will never take this medication again. The whole experience was frightening and there are many other drugs available for UTI's. | F | 48 | 1 days | 6/2/2009 | 1 | My mother-in-law was put on Macrobid we are not sure for what reason. However the sad part being we were not even told by the nursing home she was put on this drug. Her first dose was administered sometime on April 7, 2009 and we received a phone call from the nursing home April 8, 2009 saying she had passes away "sometime during the night and she was already cold when they found her". My mother-in-law's heart was only working at 20 percent so why would any doctor in his/her right mind prescribe this medication. My sister-in-law only found out she was put on Macrobid from my mother-in-laws drug dispensing bill that was mailed out. We are presently waiting for autopsy reports of cause of death but this sight is truly an eye opener. So anyone with loved ones in any type of home please monitor drugs being administered to your love ones or you may find yourself in the same boat as our family trying to make sense of an unexplained and unexpected death. | Ban Macrobid it's garbage a silent killer | F | 64 | 1 days | 6/2/2009 |
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