MACROBID Reviews (NITROFURANTOIN; NITROFURANTOIN, MACROCRYSTALLINE)Average Rating: 1.7 (1815 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MACROBID with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MACROBID | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | To stop recurring urinary infection | Fever, extreme chills and shaking, extreme joint and muscle aches. Joint and muscle aches in shoulders, hips, fingers, wrists, elbows, knees, pretty much everywhere. Experienced all of these symptoms on two different occasions, after taking only one 50mg capsule. My symptoms started about 6 hours after taking just one dose. | I intend to notify my Doctor of these resultant symptoms from this medication, and do not intend to take this medication ever again. | F | 57 | 1 days 50 mg | 3/20/2016 | 1 | Uti | Chills, fever, headache, malaise, earache, nausea, loss of appetite. | Extremely worrying side effects. Had to stop after taking just 3 tablets as I couldn't get out of bed. 48hrs later I still feel exhausted like I have a virus. NEVER again! | F | 57 | 1 days 100mg | 8/28/2017 | 1 | UTI | intense headaches,nausea,joint/muscle pain,fatique,vertigo,flulike symptoms,fever,etc. | AWFUL!NEVER AGAIN...had it prescribed 2 yrs ago with first UTI since 25 yrs ago then started to be chronic & switched antibiotics...had forgotten how bad this one was! | F | 57 | 7 days | 7/16/2018 | 1 | UTI | Have taken 2 so first day woken up aching all over skins hot to touch slight headache tight chest not good taking antibiotics | Wont be taking this again after this course | F | 57 | 3 days X6 2X day | 7/29/2022 | 5 | uti | ate with some food and got a little stomach upset. better to eat more heavily. | had many recurrent uti's. need a variety to use because the e. coli was resistant to several other antibiotics | F | 56 | 7 days | 9/18/2004 | 4 | UTI | I tried to treat my UTI without any antibiotics for about a week, with lots of water, rest, and various supplements, including unsweetened cranberry concentrate, and daily doses of Vitamins B12 C, E, and cod liver oil. I also stopped taking any sugar, coffee, alcohol, or carb-rich foods. My plan was to flush out and starve out the bacteria. I then used a dipstick purchased at the pharmacy to test for bacteria and white blood cells. The bacteria was gone but I was still positive for white blood cells. I was also left with a very sore bladder, and some flank pain. It seemed likely I had let things go too long. I called my dr and asked for Cipro, which worked well for me a couple months before. But to my disappointment she said "no," that without evidence of bacteria now she would not prescribe it, but she would prescribe nitrofurantoin mono mac instead, for 10 days. When I read the precautions, which were scary enough, I got on line and found this site. Yikes!! But I did take t | I hope to use this drug as a follow up to sexual activity. It clearly has bad side effects for some people, and I don't want to dismiss the risk or their experience. On the other hand, getting well means we have to do our part to help the medicine. Rest, drink plenty of water, don't wait to pee, don't over extend the bladder, and avoid bladder irritants and sex until you are well! :-) | F | 56 | 10 days 100 mg 2X day | 6/2/2010 | 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 | 3 | chronic bladder infection | tiredness, some nausea, some anxiety, itchy skin around neck. | I took Macrobid for 7 days for a first bladder infection five weeks ago. No side effects, drug cured the UTI. But it came back a week or so later. I was then given Monurol (Fosfomycin) which is a one-dose powder. Again, this cured it, but it came back AGAIN! I'm now on Macrobid a second time but 5 days in and it's not working this time. I feel much worse on the Macrobid this time. I will update later when I find a way to cure this. | F | 56 | 7 days 100 mg 2X day | 12/31/2014 | 2 | Kidney infection | extreme leg pain/cramps, back pain, internal pain | took it several months ago for 14 days for suspected kidney infection, cleared up the infection, no problems; this time I began to feel better for the first 2 days then within 3 days of taking the medication I developed more severe pain which seemed to be in the right kidney (which I went to doc in the first place for). Returned to the doctor for another urine analysis, the initial dip came up negative this time but they told me to keep taking the macrobid..then I developed extremely painful muscle pains in my right leg from thigh to calf that did not respond to advil. I just stopped the medication today when I suspected the body pain and leg cramps was due to the macrobid. Having seen a nurse practitioner twice in my clinic for this issue, they didn't pick up that this could be a side effect of the medication. I discovered that possibility from the pharmacy notes I got with the prescription | F | 56 | 9 days 100mg 2X day | 12/9/2011 | 2 | Chronic cystitis | Headaches | F | 56 | 3 weeks | 9/14/2008 | 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 | 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 | 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 | UTI | Fever, chills, extreme pain and swelling of knees, vertigo, chest pain, weakness, nausea, headache, "inability to think", weight loss, prolonged mild flu like symptoms | Took macrobid twice a day for 2 weeks with no side effects except a little suppressed appetite at end of 2 weeks. Three weeks later was prescribed another coarse of macrobid, About 4 hours after first dose woke up with fever and head ache, 8 hours later had knee pain and vertigo and weakness. Stopped drug. After one week was told probably had the flu and took one more dose of macrobid. Woke about 4 hours later with rigors, severe pain and swelling in knees, migraine type headache, 24 hours later experienced chest pain elevated temperature and severe knee pain to point could not mobilize. I was hospitalized over night with IV therapy to rehydrate and analgesia and cardiac testing. It Took 5 days before was able to return to work, now 2 weeks later, continue to have sore joints and cont'd fatigue and mild flu like symptoms. Very scary experience. If you have mild reaction to macrobid, strongly recommend not take further doses as reactions become more severe with further ex | F | 56 | 1 days | 1/19/2008 | 1 | UTI | Drowsy from the beginning which continued to day 7 then shortness of breath and a feeling the infection was returning. By day 8 I felt as though I had the flu; incredible chills, low fever, allover muscle aches, extreme fatigue, general weakness, difficulty breathing and headache and night sweats that night. I stayed home from work day 9 -- that's extremely rare -- and slept all of day/night except for my trip to the doc. Night sweats that night that were worse than menopause! Mental fog, difficulty breathing and some chills for another couple of days after stopping the med. | I went to the doctor the following morning. She told me I should not use this drug again, that the symptoms could be worse next time. I began to feel better 12 hours after my last capsule. Never again for me. | F | 56 | 8.5 days | 4/21/2007 | 1 | UTI | Drowsy from the beginning which continued to day 7 then shortness of breath and a feeling the infection was returning. By day 8 I felt as though I had the flu; chills, low fever, allover muscle aches, extreme fatigue, general weakness, difficulty breathing and headache. | I went to the doctor the following morning. She told me I should not use this drug again, that the symtoms could be worse next time. I began to feel better 12 hours after my last capsule. Never again for me. | F | 56 | 8.5 days | 4/21/2007 | 1 | UTI | I had used this drug over two years ago without incident. Then earlier this year I had a UTI and took it again; but this time I had hives and itching. It went away fairly quickly and I continued to take it for 7 days. On May 30, I suffered another UTI and was prescribed Macrobid again. I took only one capsule and went for a power walk. I ended up in the ER with anaphylatic shock from the macrobid. If you have any allergic reactions to it the first time, do not ever take it again. I am lucky I did not die. | F | 56 | 1 days | 6/1/2006 | 1 | UTI | I had used this drug over two years ago without incident. Then earlier this year I had a UTI and took it again; but this time I had hives and itching. It went away fairly quickly and I continued to take it for 7 days. On May 30, I suffered another UTI and was prescribed Macrobid again. I took only one capsule and went for a power walk. I ended up in the ER with anaphylatic shock from the macrobid. If you have any allergic reactions to it the first time, do not ever take it again. I am lucky I did not die. | F | 56 | 1 days | 6/1/2006 | 1 | Suspected mild UTI | While on the drug: Sharp stomach pain (upper right), tingling in arms and legs, increased urination, slight wheezing (have asthma). After stopping medication: Random, sharp throbbing pains across the body, intermittent chest pain (left side), rash-like bumps on legs and arms | I reported possible mild UTI to PCP because of infection concern (recent knee replacement). She prescribed Macrobid; a mild UTI prior to my surgery in October was cleared with Bactrim (some side effects but tolerable for 3 days). Side effects began immediately and it is of great concern that more possible side effects appeared right after I stopped taking Macrobid (did not have a UTI and PCP put this drug on the do-not-use list after I reported side effects). The chest pain is very strange - it is intermittent and starts right at the center breastbone and moves to the left towards my armpit. Orthopedic surgeon not too concerned about it being something serious ( e.g., PE or heart). I would not use Macrobid again. Interesting how many other people on this site have had similar effects. | F | 56 | 2 days 100 mg 2X day | 12/4/2011 | 1 | Frequent UTI | Lung nodules, kidney nodules, breathing treatments, chest pain different from Angina, esphogial ulcers, rash and sore outbreaks on face and stomach. All this months after. | I BLAME the FDA! I BLAME my blasted Doctor who should have known better and couldn't add two and two together with the symptoms I was having. Have had 5 ER visits, one ending in a four day stay in hospital to do a balloon angioplasty. Did not cure chest pain. Do NOT take this Medication. | F | 56 | 6 months 100 MC 2X day | 11/23/2011 |