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 | 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 | 1 | uti | After taking this drug for only 2 1/2 days it has permanently damaged my lungs and liver. I thought I was going to die. My vision blurred, couldn't see for quite a few hours, bloated, tingling in my hands and feet. Pain so bad in my spine and joints that it woke me up one night. I would strongly recommend that if you are prescribed this medication that you ask for something different. | F | 65 | 2.5 days 100 mg 2X day | 5/23/2015 | 1 | UTI | Took 3 days to get any relief. Took it for 5 days total. Six days after finishing, I started having chest pain. The pain on day seven was so intense and went on for hours; I thought I might be having a heart attack. (I had an EKG done which was negative.) Then I started having excruciating razor-like, unrelenting pain in my urethra that has gone on for days. Had a urine test done that was perfectly fine. I also have itchy palms. I will NEVER take this drug again! | F | 65 | 5 days 100 mg 2X day | 8/22/2015 | 1 | post intercourse to avoid future ut | I was prescribed Cipro for a uti. This drug has always worked for me and this last uti was no different. What was different was my PA prescribed Macrobid to be taken immediately after intercourse which he felt was causing my bladder infection aka uti (according to him). When I questioned him about this drug he said he gives it to his wife. Naturally I felt ok about taking it. My prescription is 30 caps. I have been taking it on average of twice a week since 10/15/14. Since that date I have experienced "flu-like" symptoms (chills, slight fever, nausea, loss of appetite, tightness in chest and dry cough when taking a deep breath.) These symptoms come and go and fortunately have only lasted a day or two. I can't imagine taking this pill everyday. There must be something else on the market that will allow me to have sex with my husband of 45 years, and not feel like crap the next day. Good luck to everyone. | F | 65 | 7 days 100/mg | 11/21/2014 | 1 | UTI | I am a strong, healthy, 65 year old. I started feeling UNwell the day I started taking Macrobid. I had muscle pain, weakness and was coughing. That night I had trouble sleeping. By day 3, walking was difficult. I had no stamina. Couldn't prepare meals without sitting. Couldn't do my Christmas shopping without sitting down to rest. On day 6 I began to shiver and get a headache. I had been told to return to the ER if I developed a fever, so off to Emergency I went. I had no fever!!! but I was shivering non stop!!! The urine test revealed that my urine was now clear. Since I had a slight cough, they did a chest x-ray and it was normal. A friend phoned that day to check up on me and has since told me that I sounded like I had had a stroke. On day 8, I developed shaking so bad that my fingers could not text on my phone. That particular bout of Parkinson's-like shaking lasted only 15 minutes but it was very alarming! I started looking online and I saw hundreds of testimoni | There are other drugs that treat UTIs and have no side effects! Avoid this one! | F | 65 | 8 days 100mg 2X day | 12/8/2014 | 1 | UTI | Nausea, shaking, chills, fever, weight loss, diarrhea, fatigue. Prescribing doctor saw shaking but never told me to stop or change dosage. | I finally went to the internet and when I saw everyone with the same symptoms, I immediately stopped taking it. All side effects began to taper off. I contacted a urologist who treated me. It is a week since I stopped taking it and I still have symptoms, but lesser intense. This stuff is poison . | F | 65 | 3 weeks 100MG 2X day | 8/13/2014 | 1 | UTI | Extreme weakness and lethargy after first dose. Then after third dose sudden shortness of breath, chest pressure, head congestion - throbbing pulse in head. | I was fine on amoxicillin as a preventative for UTI, but my doctor got worried that I might end up with a MRSA infection that I wouldn't be able to eliminate due to the long time on amoxicillin. After my bad experience with macrobid and other antibiotics, I'm going back on amoxicillin!! Will not take macrobid again! | F | 65 | 2.5 days 100 mg 2X day | 2/5/2014 | 1 | urinary tract infection. | Severe stomach pain, headache, vertigo, burning when urinating. | F | 65 | 3 days 100 mg. | 4/28/2014 | 1 | UTI infection | Had a yr ago no probs . This time started with flu symptoms , pain everywhere , extreme weakness . Extreme breathlessness . 8 days since last dose of 7 days , still can't breath properly and weak . I've not tolerated many antibiotics so what to take is going to be a worry . | I'm sure Drs must know of these side effects , too many people with them, just hope I get breathing properly again soon , never ever again . | 65 | 7 days 100mgx2 2X day | 2/4/2021 | 1 | Uti | Massive headache pain behind eyes and exhaustion. | F | 65 | 0 days 2X day | 4/18/2021 | 1 | Uti | Omg second day I had a heaviness in my chest then my pulse ox went down into the 80's went back to DR who prescribed it they treated it like it was my asthma and gave me a "breathing treatment" which did not help! I'm taking myself off of it before I die in my sleep! Drug is POISON! | Also headache from hell! | F | 65 | 2 days 100mg 2X W | 2/16/2024 | 1 | UTI | Second time on drug. First time OK. Not this time! While on drug and in the last couple of days, I developed a crushing headache, was wheezy and generally felt lousy but thought it was related to extreme hot weather & humidity. 2 1/2 days after finishing all pills, woke up last night having allergic reaction with hives on head, neck, back, inner thighs, behind knees, lower arms & some fingers. Ears are swollen & red. Phoned the health network & spoke with a nurse on call. Am now on Benadryl, two every six hours & getting some relief but am still itching madly and new hives keep appearing. Cold compresses give some relief, but only temporary. | For whatever reason I became sensitive to this drug the second time. Obviously, I can never take it again. The reaction started an hour or so before bedtime with itching under my arms. I thought I might have gotten an insect bite. It seemed under control after I applied an anti-itch cream to the area. I guess that was the calm before the storm. | F | 65 | 10 days 100mg 2X day | 8/13/2010 | 1 | bladder infection | After taking this medicine for only one day, every joint in my body ached, my skin hurt, I had vertigo, nausea and dry heaves and feel like I was going to die. I had taken this same medicine about eight months ago and did not have any reaction. After I spoke to my doctors office I was advised to stop the medicine. One day later I felt like myself again. However I did have to go and get another type of medicine for the bladder infection. So far no bad effects to the Cipro. | F | 65 | 14 days 2X day | 1/27/2011 | 1 | UTI | Weak legs for 2 days then legs feeling like jello making it a real chore to move around. | I was to take 2 a day for 1 week, then 1 a day for possiably up to 4 months he said. On day 2 I woke up and my legs were so weak that I could hardly walk...happened the next morning also. The weakness went away and now my legs feel like they have been wore out, it's hard to walk and they are painful to use. It took me till yesterday to realize it was this medication.. I am not taking anymore of it and my doctor will hear from me next week about this.. | F | 65 | 7 days 100MG 2X day | 3/24/2012 | 1 | Bladder infection | Only took 6 pills out of 20. developed Fever, bad rash, extremely ill, blood pressure dropped to 87/58, irrational, hospitalized for several days | This is a drug that I'll never take again scared my family to death | F | 65 | 3 days 100 mg 2X day | 2/9/2013 | 1 | Resistant kidney infection | Joints and muscles hurt. Then a hacking cough with a lot of congestion followed by loss of voice, sore throat, severe fatigue, weakness and severe neuropathy in hands and arms . New urologist told me today that they don't usually prescribe this medication any longer and that I had been over-dosed by another urologist who prescribed it. I was told I needed to see a neurologist and pulmonary specialist for all the residual symptoms from this drug. | I've been off the medication for 7 days and feel weak. Very worried about my cough, loss of voice and severe numbness in my arms and hands. I will never take this medication again. I hope the symptoms I am experiencing will eventually go away with time. If not then I will have them forever. | M | 65 | 8 days 100 mg 4X day | 10/23/2012 | 1 | Prevent uti recurrence. | SEVERE ITCHING all over body like I was wearing prickly wool sweater. Cheeks flaming hot, itching like crazy. Eyes, head, neck itching constantly under skin. No hives, just horrible itching. Metallic taste in mouth. Next day, tongue started tingling and my voice started to get raspy. Called pharmacist and he said go to ER IMMEDIATELY which I did. | When I had this prescription filled for uti prevention, I was hesitant to take it because of all the precautions in the insert and the comments here. I called my uriologist and my GP and expressed my concerns, and they both said it was safe and to take it. LISTEN TO YOUR INSTINCTS!!! When it feels wrong, it's wrong. Hard lesson to learn even at 65! This drug is poison. Save yourself a trip to the ER if you are lucky enought to make it there. | F | 65 | 1 days 50 mg 1X day | 3/17/2013 | 1 | Uti | Anxiety,sweats, weird thoughts, muscle pain in back | Cleared uti quickly but felt terrible, so have stopped taking it. | F | 65 | 2 days 100mg 2X day | 1/9/2012 | 1 | Kidney Stone/Stent | Permenant damage to lungs. Given six months to live. Developed Pulmonary Fibrosis and Constrictive Broncitsis. Was in perfect health before taking this drug. Over a months time was on and off drug two times due to unsuccessful kidney stone procedure. | M | 65 | 1X day | 11/9/2011 | 1 | KIDNEY STONE REMOVAL AND STENT | severe allergic reaction – rash, nausea, flu-like symptoms, slept 48hours straight, 104 degree fever, chills, no appetite, dizzy, run over by a few trucks, joint pain, muscle pain, no energy, | Shame on Mylon and the FDA | M | 65 | 14 days 100 MG 2X day | 10/24/2011 |