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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Severe headache and pain in the neck area, muscle pain and weakness in joints. It made me feel just plain awful. | F | 53 | 4 days | 6/1/2008 | 1 | UTI | swollen hands, joint pain in hands, wrists, ankles, feet, knees. Neck pain - can't turn head. Extreme fatigue, fuzzy thinking. Itching all over. | Prescribed nitrofurantoin after 1.5 days on Cipro. Symptoms similar on both. I'd rather deal with UTI. Symptoms have begun to subside 5-6 hours after (deliberate) missed dosage. | F | 53 | 1.5 days | 4/17/2009 | 1 | uti | I have taken macrobid before with no problems. This time after taking macrobid for 6 days I woke up with hives within a few hours they were so bad on my legs I looked burned. I went to insta care they told me I was allergic to macrobid and to take benadryl. I did this. I worsed all day getting a fever and flu like symptoms. Later in the evening I got a bad pain in my chest and felt like I couldn't lay down. I got sick to my stomach in the night and got up to go to the bathroom, at which time I passed out. I was rushed to the hospital. | This is the sickest I have ever been!!! I was on generic nitrofurantoin 00378-3422-01 batch number 300 7011 | F | 53 | 6 days | 2/20/2009 | 1 | UTI | I took only one dose. First, I had severe itching on palms of hands and feet bottoms, then severe vomiting and diarrea at the very same time!! Eyes became blood shot. On my way to the emergency, my throat began to swell as did my tongue..my throat was closing in on me.Drs. in the ER immediately treated me with steroids other meds in an IV. Had to take a predisone tablets daily. Now, after almost one month I have Thyroiditis. | This is a very dangerous medicine. Please, if you have contact with the FDA, I would recommend they take another look at this medicine before approving. The Dr. said I could have died had I not lived nearby a hospital. | F | 53 | 1 days | 1/19/2009 | 1 | Bladder Surgery | Thought I was having a heart attack. Had been taking for about 8 days, work up with upset stomach, headache, shortness of breath, tightness in chest, numbness on left side, very weak in my legs. Went to hospital, when arrived I had a rash that covered my entire body, stayed 36 hours to rule out heart attach, stroke. | F | 53 | 8 days | 11/25/2007 | 1 | Bladder Infection | It was horrible . After taking the 1st one I experienced the worst migrain ever . After the 2nd dose Had fever, chills and chest pain . I stopped asap and called Dr . He prescribed Levaquin. Taking that now ! But my chest still hurts and still wheezing from Macrobid. No one Should ever take this Please !! Don't . For your bladder infection drink lots of lemonade ! | F | 53 | 2 days | 3/1/2008 | 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 | 5 | UTI | No side effects at all. | Very effective. | F | 52 | 7 days | 2/2/2007 | 5 | UTI | DO NOT TAKE GENERIC MACROBID! Nitrofurantoin Mono/Mac 100mg caps. It made my blood pressure drop to 85/49. I felt faint, dizzy, lightheaded, and it didn't make my UTI feel better after 4 days. Macrobid Name brand is the medicine to take, generic is junk. My nails were blue at times and had numbness in my hands and legs. The same happened to my daughter. I am wondering if all of the complaints of side effects are because people are using the generic instead of the brand. | Great drug to clear UTI | F | 52 | 5 days 100 mg 2X day | 7/10/2010 | 4 | UTI | chills, fever, muscle aches, increased urination, dehydration headache, extremely tired, itching. | Just wanted to say to all you people with this reaction. Do not stop taking the medication. It is an indication that the drug is working! This reaction is called The Herxheimer Reaction. Please Google it and read. It's when you take an antibiotic (the RIGHT antibiotic) and it kills off too many organisms at one time for your body to handle. The many dead bacteria releases toxins into your body and your body is trying to get rid of the toxins. And until it does, you will feel that way. It was only one day for me, and the next day I felt totally normal. If you have an extremely bad infection, it could be longer to get rid of all the toxins. I've also read that the breathing issues some people are having is also part of the Herxheimer reaction. You have to realize, that this would not happen if you were taking a medication that WASN'T killing the very organisms that you are trying to get rid of. The increased urination is also your body trying to rid yourself of the toxins. You | F | 52 | 7 days | 4/12/2007 | 4 | UTI | Fatigue, upset stomach | I was prescribed Macrobid for a common, uncomplicated UTI at an urgent care clinic. At first, I didn't think it was working as it took over a day for symptoms to ease and on day 3 I could still feel some burning. I supplemented with home treatment such as drinking 10 glasses of water every day. On day 4 all symptoms were gone. As for side effects, on day 2, I experienced upset stomach which is a common side effect of antibiotics. It was quickly resolved by taking probiotics. On day 4 and 5 I suffered from fatigue, which I believe was caused by the medication. When taking antibiotics I'm mostly concerned about getting yeast infections but that doesn't seem to have happened this time. Overall, Macrobid did the job with few side effects and I would not hesitate to take it again. | F | 52 | 5 days 100mg 2X day | 8/11/2016 | 2 | UTI | After the first couple of doses I felt fine on this medication, but then after the 3rd dose I started getting painful pressure and bloating in my upper abdomen, it really was very uncomfortable! I also had no appetite, I had to force food down so that I could take the medication. I had sinus pain and dizziness as well. It said on the label the medication might make me drowsy, however it gave me insomnia - I couldn't sleep. On the last day of the medication I got hives on my face and forehead, but they soon went. Also my ears started itching inside and hurt like I was coming sown with an ear infection - so I was really glad I was on the last day. The day after I finished the course my arm broke out in a red rash which was hot to the touch, but again that soon went. My appetite came back 2 days after finishing the course. I still feel the urge to pee, and I wouldn't take this medication again. | After reading comments on here, I realise people have had worse side effects than me, but mine were bad enough for me to know I would refuse this medication in future, in favour of an antibiotic less toxic. I would advise others to do the same. | F | 52 | 7 days 100mg 2X day | 11/14/2014 | 2 | uti | I took 1 pill today and within an hour I had hives appearing in the bends of my elbows. Tonight I have a headache and I itch all over. I was getting ready to take pill #2 when I saw this site and I think I'll hold off on taking another one. I also have cirrhosis and it really makes me wonder why we have to go to our Primary Care Drs. to get medications when we are being treated for specific problems through referrals!! Be careful... | F | 52 | 1 days | 7/20/2005 | 2 | UTI | After taking the generic form of Macrobid for about two days, I began feeling as if I were getting a mild case of the flu. My whole body has been feeling achy. Today is my 6th day and the nausea I am experiencing is awful. I feel worse now than I did before I started taking the medication. | I had suspected that my other symtoms were caused by the medication, and now after reading all of the other comments, I am sure of it! Although my symptoms of the UTI disappeared by day two, I still would not recommend taking this medication. | F | 52 | 6 days | 3/8/2009 | 2 | UTI | It did help get rid of the UTI syptoms within hours along with AZO for the burning but now I feel so sick. I'm headachey like I've never been, I woke this morning (after being on it for one day) feeling like I have the flu and I'm thinking WHAT's this all about. I was fine a day ago. My head feels like its going to explode. I'm achey. I had the chills & a very low fever. I only have one more day on this and then I will make a note never to go on it again. I figured I can deal one more day unless this headache doesn't subside. I took advil sinus for the headache. And my throat is sore....I lost my appetite but really that's a good thing! I'm nauseas and feel like the living dead. | Prescribed 1 pill 2x a day for 3 days. | F | 52 | 2 days | 11/26/2007 | 2 | UTI | On the morning of the fifth day, I woke up with bright red, itchy rash in pubic area and inner thighs. By afternoon, it was appearing under arms. Saw doctor that afternoon, and he said it was a clear allergic reaction. He thought the fact that I had taken Zyrtec the afternoon before prevented it from being more widespread. Will continue Zyrtec for a week as I switch to Cipro. | F | 52 | 4.5 days 100 mg 2X day | 6/18/2010 | 1 | UTI | flu-like symptoms, headache, fatigue, SEVERE neck pain, abdominal pain, bloating, chills, nausea, no appetite, slept all day, not feeling right but thinking it was a weird flu until I figured out it was drug | After 2 days (3 pills) quick on set of flu-like symptoms- muscle ache, nausea, stomachache, kept getting worse, thought it was flu so I kept taking pills off and on for next 2 days. Over that time I experienced: headache, total fatigue (slept all day/ could not get up) SEVERE neck pain, could not hold my head up, abdominal pain, bloating, no appetite, chills, felt horrible. Took total of 6 pills after last pill again slept all day, next day much better except SEVERE neck pain - could be upright 4 hours before it felt like my muscles could not hold up my head any longer. better by evening but still had pain in one side of neck. All started on a Friday and went through a Monday.Kept thinking it was the flu. Never took this med before. Pharmacist only said take with food, might have stomach problems. I finally had the clear head to read side effects and call doc & pharmacy (no help/ stop drug/ MIGHT be a reaction - it is unusual) Did internet search and found this sight and others and realized - I am having an adverse reaction to this medicine! Might work for some but not for me. | F | 52 | 2 days 100 mg 2X day | 4/1/2010 |