MACROBID Reviews (NITROFURANTOIN; NITROFURANTOIN, MACROCRYSTALLINE)

Average Rating: 1.7 (1814 Ratings)

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MACROBID  (NITROFURANTOIN; NITROFURANTOIN, MACROCRYSTALLINE):  This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (e.g., kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).   FDA Approval Date: 1991-12-24 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 5  Uti Tired, slight cough, neon green urine. Take with food and lots of water to avoid nausea. I was scared after reading some of these reviews. This is my 3rd UTI I have ever had. The previous two I was prescribed Cipro and it took a few days to kick in. Then had to follow up with a second round as they didn't completely clear up. This time I was prescribed Macrobid. The very first dose the urgency to urinate went away. By dose 3 no burning, or pain. I am so very glad this worked for me. I did get super tired, but I had been up for 48 hours with the UTI previous to starting the antibiotic so I have been relieved to catch up on some zzz's. F 39 7 days
100 MG
11/25/2015
 1  UTI Shortness of Breath, stomach pain, cramps, general I'll feeling. M 60 5 days
100mg
11/23/2015
 4  U.T.I. Achy all over, lethargic Worth it to get rid of U.T.I. F 62 7 days
100mg
11/15/2015
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 1  bladder infection Flu like symptoms heart palpation, muslce weakness headaches and breathing problem F 54 1 days
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11/15/2015
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 1  Meds after ureteroscopy Fever, headache, nausea, severe stomach cramps, loss of appetite / weight. Want this off the market! Can't believe over 1400 reviews with a 1.7 rating. Recovering from surgery after kidney stone removed & this antibiotic just kept making me more & more sick. Went to ER when temp got to 103 (making sure no infection after surg). Horrible headache, horrible nausea, fever never went under 100, and the stomach cramping was so debilitating. Putting me at least another week out of work. F 37 7 days
100 MG
11/2/2015
 4  uti Vomiting...nausea It's a great medication for infection just gets me sick an plus I'm pregnant F 26 7 days
100mg
10/28/2015
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 3  Bladder/kidney infection Headache and some nausea, also the rib pain that others have described as well as general malaise. But I'm wondering whether the rib pain (and maybe the malaise) is due to the fact that Macrobid is ineffective against kidney infections, and so it allows the kidney infection to get worse and, in fact, puts more strain on the kidneys. If I had had a simple bladder infection, headache and nausea may have been the only side effects and, if it had worked for that, would have been tolerable to me. Read the package. If you are likely to have more than a simple UTI, you probably should get another drug. Hard to sort out side effects of the drug from symptoms of a kidney infection, which the drug literature clearly says it is not able to treat. F 47 5 days
100 MG 2X day
10/28/2015
 1  UTI After taking only one pill, I developed the worst headache I have ever had. It continued, along with nausea, vomiting, and chills for over 24 hours. I never throw up, but I spent that whole time on my bathroom floor, wrapped in a blanket and hugging my toilet. My husband was scared-he wanted to take me to the ER, but I wouldn't go. I probably should have gone. Even 4 days later, I'm still getting really bad headaches, even though I never took another pill after that first one. i will never take this again. This drug may help some people, but all I am saying is be sure to read the slip the pharmacy gives you and be alert for ANY strange reactions! F 65 1 days
1X day
10/24/2015
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 2  urinary tract infection including I had been on this drug for a severe infection. On the 9th day, I began to itch and was breaking out in knots All over my body. The ones on my feet felt like I had rocks in my skin. I had to go to ER because they were so painful and because I was having trouble breathing. I was given IV steroids and antihistamines. Had to stay on them for 2 months. They actually became bruises once they went down. The doctor said a buildup of the meds in my body caused the reaction. I will never ever take this type of drug again. It was terribly painful and scary as I had NEVER had an allergic reaction before. F 25 10 days
10/14/2015
 5  UTI None at all. This drug rid my body of a SERIOUS infection, one that could have easily gone to my kidneys. Everyone's experience is unique - some pharm reps are definitely on here trying to dissuade patients from certain drugs. Trust your doctor. F 40 7 days
100 MG 1X day
10/13/2015
 1  Prophylaxis for UTI Sever nausea and vomiting. Headache coincide. All of these symptoms even after eating The symptoms seem to start 5-6 hours after and difficult to calm even with antacids and pepto F 29 1 days
100mg prn
10/13/2015
 1  UTI Diaphoretic/Clammy, Chills ( Teeth Chattering), Febrile, dry cough, chest tightness, Muscle pains in the legs/back/ achilles tendon, Sob/Chest pain, dizziness, confusion , just felt terrible On day 7 & 8 I began having chills/ teeth chattering, febrile and diaphoretic. I was at an offsite and thought I was getting the flu ( although already received flu vaccine) 9th & 10th days, febrile, hot, fatigued, muscle aches continued, not feeling well. Finished last pill on the 10th. The following day, my shins began to itch while at work and began having severe chest pain ( thought I was dissecting my aorta). That evening, severe itching and rash covered my body=hives , edema began to show on my right eyelid & upper lip . Took benadryl and went to bed. This morning, I awoke with severe angioedema, honestly, just happy I woke up. Notified my prescribing MD and Medical care received today, IM Solumedrol 125mg received and po prednisone 40 mg prescribed, to take with benadryl and zyrtec. I was unaware how long this medication stays in the body and thankful I sought treatment. F 45 10 days
2X day
10/6/2015
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 1  bacteria infection It temporarily paralized me for about an hour. I took a 2nd dose not knowing & it did the same thing. F 27 1 days
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9/27/2015
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 1  UTI Hives, allergic reaction (which I found out is COMMON for people with this drug.) Tendon pain, chronic swollen salivary glands, that have never gotten better. Body odor coming out of sweat glands while sleeping. (I had no idea Macrobid caused that until i found someone else who had the same reaction.) F 5 days
1X day
9/20/2015
 1  Uti memory loss,hair loss, knocked me out for 14hrs,woke up fell on floor 3 hrs legs& arms wouldnt work they hurt so bad took 4 mons too to feel any better neuropathy hurts so bad i can hardly walk.For 3 mons i was sure i was going to die..went to family& Neurologist Drs for test Mri Etc.,thought i had a stroke..lost 2 shoeboxes of hair & still take vitamins since 9/014 i would never take or reccomend this for any one. Drs know lot of side effects but dont tell you . My temp wAs 103 i got real paper of side effects from pharmacist, it said there had been 6 deaths from macrobid neuropathy. I took14 pills. NP Dr said oh it isn't macrobid u got a flu. Bug or your vitamins . First id. Freeze then hot flashes 24/7. I had to do my own research type and take to Drs .i feel awful.. F 80 8 days
100 mg
9/17/2015
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 1  UTI blisters on throat, lungs felt like I had pneumonia, eye sight spinning, bone aches, and 3 - Transient Ischemic Attacks ! might as well play with a loaded gun F 54 2 days
30mg 2X day
9/16/2015
 1  uti Fever, chills, dizziness, confusion, severe muscle weakness , body aches, headache, nausea , sweating for no reason . I have been taking Nitrofurantoin a sub for Macrobid. It has been a horrible experience. Couldn't take Bactrim as well . Basically have spent 5 days in bed and on couch . Couldn't work , couldn't think , couldn't do much of anything . Dr put me on it for a uti and contacted Dr after 2nd day asking to change medication that it was making me feel worse than uti . He basically stated that I needed to remain on it and finish the 7 day course. This is the 5th day and stopping my body is so weak and achey . I had urine checked which showed no bacteria on 3rd day because I went back into Dr concerned that I was feeling so bad.still he refused to change antibiotic so I just stopped taking it my muscles ache and are so weak . I am,a active strong person but not now due to this medication . It is horrible and will never take it again! Now very concerned how long before I can function like my normal self again . Scarey stuff F 6 days
100 mg
9/16/2015
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 1  uti First off, i had no symptoms of an uti.Was found after routine testing. Profuse sweating and chills. Headaches, bloating. Started having chest pain and shortness of breath. Went back to my doctor, he told me to stop taking this medication and offered to drive me to the hospital. I don't like going to hospital, so he told me to make sure and call 911 if my chest pain and shortness of breath continues. That was today, I am at home sweating it out, but will call 911 immediately if it doesn't get better. Very scary drug! F 53 2 days
100
9/5/2015
 1  MISDIAGNOSIS vomiting, yellow skin, dizziness, ended up in hospital with severe liver failure that brought me close to death. Took 2 weeks for doctors in hospital to rule out Macrobid, only to confirm it had caused my liver failure. M 50 2 days
30 2X day
9/4/2015
 5  Uti Mild nausea Mild headache I have a very very hard time with medicine. Even mild medications have made me extremely sick. I can't tolerate cipro or Bactrim, and get easy utis. I was terrified this time when they gave me macrobid because I'd never had it. Even zpack made me very sick. And then I read these reviews and just cried at the thought of taking it. I went out and bought crackers and sprite, etc. to prepare for what's been described here. Then I took it, and waited. ... and waited.... and waited. Nothing horrible ever happened. It's important to remember that everyone has a different experience. Don't even read these. My main advice w this med is to eat eat eat. If anything happens you feel is weird just ask your dr. But mostly, relax and trust your dr. F 25 7 days
100×2
8/29/2015

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