Drug Ratings for MACROBIDAverage Rating: 1.7 (1195 Ratings)
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MACROBID | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 3 | UTI | Flu like symptoms, sore throat, anxiety. I can't believe how many people have bad side effects. Who knows what the long term effects on our bodies will be if a drug is this harsh. | It did clear up the UTI | F | 7 days | 11/3/2008 | 3 | UTI | Nausea, lethargy, headache, inanbility to sleep. | I've used this drug before for UTIs and have never had any negative side effects. I am unable to take Bactrim due to nausea/vomiting, so I'm not sure what I'll do next time I need to be treated for a UTI. I know I definitely won't take Macrobid anymore. | F | 34 | 7 days | 10/30/2007 | 3 | uti | ive just started, (day one of seven) was lastnight and that means ive only teken one pill last night, and one this morning, and i feel nausious, have a splitting headache, and my under forearms are itchy as hell. | n/a | F | 21 | 2 times | 4/8/2005 | 3 | uti | i took this probably 3-5 times between the ages of 20 and 30. i would get a uti and a 5 day course would end it immediately. i thought this was a dream drug. until this last time. i took it for 5 days and felt great. 2 days later i had major uti symtpoms and went back on it for a 10 day run. 5 days into it HIVES and a trip to the ER. i guess it's time to try something new. very interesting to hear others are reporting the same. | F | 30 | 5 days | 2/17/2005 | 3 | UTI/Bladder/Kidney Infection | Mild Fatigue and loss of appetite | I took a 7-day dose, and although on the first day the medicine helped remove the intense kidney pain I was experiencing, the UTI recurred 3 days after the last dose was taken. Now taking Levaquin for the UTI | F | 32 | 7 days | 1/22/2005 | 3 | urinary tract infection | The side effects is that i had severe stomach pains. It was hard to sleep at night because my chest was hurting me. | F | 17 | 7 days | 2/1/2005 | 3 | UTI | Shortness of breath, dizziness, confusion, brain felt | F | 34 | 5 days | 8/31/2004 | 3 | UTI | Nausea, fatigue, headache, diarrhea. I feel terrible. | I have taken macribid several times in the past with minimal side effects. This time however I feel like I've been run over!I know it's the med because of the timing. I'm two days into it and I'm going to stop. It seems to have helped the UTI, but I can't function for 5 more days like this. I hope there is a good alternate drug. I had this same reaction to a drug called flagyl and it progressivly got worse, so I'm done as of today! | F | 43 | 2 days | 3/28/2007 | 3 | Bladder Infection | Initially took Bactrim. Had severe migrane with that med and was switched to Macrobid generic. Abdominal pain, mild back pain and still frequent urination with little to no output at times. | Well, this is my third day on the drug. Still have symptoms from before beginning meds. Haven't had any of the horrible side effects others have listed. But am not better either. Going to return to doctor and see what he thinks. After reading this website I am both thankful and scared. Have already missed 3 days of work and school, and am a single mom of a special needs child. I can not afford to be sick or suffer long term damage to my kidneys!! Thanks to everyone who took the time to post on this website. | F | 43 | 3 days | 4/5/2007 | 3 | UTI | Lighheaded, tired, sore throat, difficulty breathing, high fever 103, all over aches, headache, rapid pulse. | I took all but the last 2 pills and then all of a sudden SEVERE side effects occurred. I felt faint, had difficulty breathing, had a swollen throat, high fever 103, and felt so weak I couldn't stand upright without slouching. The UTI cleared up, but the side effects being so severe, is not worth the risk to ever take this med again. Shortly after the above mentioned symptoms became less severe, I developed an acute sinus infection so bad that I lost my sense of smell COMPLETELY for 7 days. It was so painful, my head felt so much pressure that the headaches would wake me up. I am now on Augmentin for the sinus infection which is working FINE and I read that Augmentin clears a UTI as well, so next time I will just ask for that. I rated this med, somewhat satisfied, because it cleared the infection just fine, but the side effects honestly had me terribly worried. | F | 39 | 6 days | 4/6/2007 | 3 | UTI | Depression, light-headedness, an inability to regulate body temp--always freezing or really hot, extreme fatigue, muscle aches, headaches, weepiness, etc. | Despite the above symptoms, I will tolerate Macrobid because it is one of the only antibiotics i have found that doesn't lead to a yeast infection (always fun after a uti), and I find that my uti's stay gone much longer after taking this drug. Cipro doesn't even work anymore, I only take macrobid. | F | 23 | 10 days | 2/26/2006 | 3 | UTI | headaches | cured the urinary symptoms quickly, but I had a low grade fever form the infection as well which didn't go away until day 6. Lower back (kidney) pain also took 6 days to subside. | F | 32 | 7 days | 2/22/2007 | 3 | UTI/Kidney infection | Very bad nausea in the mornings and dizzines after taking the pill,low energy level. It took a couple of days until it started helping with the infection. THis is the first time that I got a UTI and I HATE it, I hope I never get it again. | F | 32 | 3 days | 3/19/2007 | 3 | UTI | Antibiotics generally make me sick so I wasn't too surprised when I started to feel nauseous after I started taking the first couple of pills. The nausea dramatically increased after each pill taken. I am pregnant and the doctor had previously prescribed me a pill for nausea so I began taking that together with the macrobid first thing every morning and just before bed. It helped with the constant vomiting but I still felt icky and tired all day. After 10 days it cleared up most of the symptoms but when I went in for another urinalysis there were still traces of bacteria. Apparently antibiotics can cause a build up of yeast, which then turn back into uti's. I am now starting a series of injections and am using monostat every night. Hope it works. | F | 24 | 10 days | 4/29/2008 | 3 | UTI | fever, chills, headache, chest pain, muscle aches...thought I had developed pneumonia | It cleared up the UTI, but it caused me to feel sick and lethargic for about 7 days. If you are searching this site you too, are wondering if it is the antibiotic making you so sick. Talk to your doctor. | F | 41 | 10 days | 10/4/2008 | 3 | bladder infection | headache, sinus pain, chest pain. | F | 20 | 7 days | 7/22/2005 | 3 | UTI | Unfortunatly i had the UTI for a week and finally went in for the antibiotics. Note that i just got a bad cold the day before i finally decided to go in! They gave me nitrofurantoin mono capsuls! Now its hard to know whats the cold and what is the antibiotics but i am experiencing: raw stomach, dizzyness and fever. I am on my 4th day of antibiotics and they didnt start working to relieve my UTI till yesterday, i hope the UTI stays away and this darn flu/cold goes away! | Even if it works in the end these kind of side effects are just aweful. I mean i had to take Uristat (UTI pain relief) along with the antibiotics and cold medicine. I thought that maybe the mixing of drugs could of caused it but the docter said no and specifically gave me nitrofurantoin mono capsuls because i was going to be taking other medications. So we will see! | F | 23 | 7 days | 1/22/2007 | 3 | Suspected UTI | Extreme nausea. | I did not experience nausea until day 3. I believe this was because I took it on an empty stomach - it is very important to have food with this drug! | F | 20 | 3 days | 5/20/2009 | 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 | 3 | bladder infection | bright yellow urine, irritability, and nausea | F | 22 | 7 days | 7/3/2009 | 3 | UTI | chills, achiness from head to toe, fatigue, loss of appetite-- basic flu-like symptoms but no fever, also shortness of breath and some discomfort breathing | I have taken macrobid in the past and never had such an experience. If you are not sensitive to this drug, which I never was before, this drug works quickly and effectively. In fact, as far as the UTI is concerned, I felt better in that area by the second dose. This time I was shocked by how I felt otherwise and thought I could be really sick (this is during the swine-flu scare!). I am an extremely healthy person and could not imagine why I could be feeling so bad! After referring to this most helpful website I was sure it was the drug. I called the md and explained my symptoms and he switched me to Cipro-- I'll have to see how long it takes for the symptoms to subside. | F | 37 | 2 days | 5/6/2009 | 3 | UTI | Extreme flu-like symptoms so severe my husband was worried about me. Fluctuated between severe nausea and stomach cramping. | Did clear up my UTI, but the side effects were so bad I will not take it again. | F | 37 | 7 days | 5/14/2009 | 3 | UTI | Nausea after taking and stomach upset after a few days on medication. | Worked well but really bothered my stomach. | F | 32 | 3 days | 12/29/2008 | 3 | uti | shortness of breath; anxiety | Took once or twice a year for 5 or so years. Side effect was subtle and came after finishing med so I did not associate it. Thought I had breathing problems... would last a day or so. Last time, thought I was getting worse and saw the dr. He made the connection -- but thought my lungs were pretty good for age and ex-smoker; told me it was probably my "breathing center" -- i.e., it's all in your head! Did get rid of UTIs -- now I'm working on prevention. | F | 64 | | 1/15/2009 | 3 | UTI | general aches and pains, headache, itchy rash (hives?) on thighs, knees, and elbows. I have lupus though so everything but the hives might be just part of a bad week rather then specific side effects. I am not aware of any drug allergies and these are the first hives or reaction I have experienced. | This did seem to work for the UTI symptoms but I had one day of Cipro before switching to this antibiotic. I was switched off of Cipro because I was told Macrobid was safer for pregnancy. After 3 days of taking it I started to develop an itchy rash which got worse the next day. Stopped taking it after the fourth day and on day 6 the rash seems to be slightly better. Not sure if it's an allergic reaction to the medication or something else. | F | 33 | 4 days | 1/26/2009 | 3 | I certainly don't have any of the side effects listed here which is slightly odd. However I can't tell if this medication is working at all. 6 days into the medication same lower abdominal and back pain as when I began. Im lost and unsure its doing anything at all but after reading all these comments am scared to continue...? | F | 32 | 10 days | 12/10/2008 | 3 | UTI | None yet but, I just started it a few moments ago and reluctantly I may add after reading all these posts. I will update as soon as I know something more good......or bad | F | 37 | 7 days | 6/30/2008 | 3 | UTI | Bad headaches that last all day. Bad moods that last all day. | Definitely helped to clear up the UTI | F | 26 | 5 days | 11/7/2008 | 3 | chronic recurring UTIs preventative | I used the generic for Macrobid as a preventative and treatment of UTI's for about 2 years. After a year and a half I started getting hives about 8 hours after taking a macrobid pill. It took me a while to figure out. At first I would take it at night and wake up with hives, which I mistook for some kind of bug bites ALL over my body. It happened at my mother's house, my house, my partner's house and finally when I took it in the morning and the hives showed up in the evening I knew it was an allergic reaction to the macrobid. My hives never lasted more than 3 hours at a time and did not always happen when I took the macrobid. I learned I'd developed and allergy and that with time my allergic reaction(s) could become more severe. I have also been exhausted for the last 2 years, but the exhaustion could be due to a general decline in health and other things like problematic sinuses. I am a smoker, so I don't know if the worse condition of my lungs and respiratory health over the | Macrobid worked for me, till a year and a half when I developed an allergy. It was really great to be able to have sex, take a pill and not wake up with a UTI. Now that I have reported the hives to the Dr, I've been taken off the macrobid, and now I don't know what I am going to do, because I am sure my UTI will be back by tomorrow. I no longer have any antibiotics and the Dr says other antibiotics will cause yeast infections, and have higher risk of even worse side effects. I'm back at square one and have to manage somehow to go in and give a urine sample when I have an all out infection. I have also developed an allergy to all the creams for yeast infections. So next time I am given an antibiotic I will have to take several doses of diflucan to combat a yeast infection, and each dose of diflucan is hard on the liver and kidneys...which have already had a beating with 2 years of macrobid use. | F | 26 | 2 years | 2/17/2009 | 3 | UTI | Bad headache on 2nd day of meds, malaise, after first 2 doses, had a strange tightness in the chest and a dry cough, increased heartrate | The bacteria I have now are resistant to Sulfatrim and Cipro...so the doctor reluctantly put me on this (I have very recurrent UTIs). This is the third time that I'm taking it. Several months ago, it worked fine (I just felt sleepy). The second time, I think it started to help my UTI, but it never eradicated it, but thats possibly due to not taking them for long enough. This third time, I have a very bad headache and just feel like lying in bed all day...I just pray it gets rid of the infection. | F | 21 | 7 days | 2/25/2009 | 3 | UTI | Severe diarrhea, awful nausea, body aches, headache and fatigue | F | 27 | 5 days | 7/30/2009 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 3 | UTI | Unsure | I was hoping to gain clarification on something--I came to this site to better understand Macrobid but am reading a lot of horror stories. It seems like a lot of the things people here have in common is an allergy to Nitrofurantoin. Is this true? I haven't seen one person just say "It didn't work for me because I am allergic to the components of this medicine." | F | 36 | 4 days | 12/29/2009 | 3 | uti | F | 37 | 3 days | 12/17/2009 | 2 | UTI | I only am expirience EXTREME drowsiness, fatigue. Immidietaly after I take the pill I feel drowsy,foggy, sleepy, like I have allergies & all around crappy. It goes away after maybe 8 hours, til I take the next one & it starts all over. | F | 21 | 4 days | 12/8/2009 | 2 | Suspected UTI | Haven't taken the drug yet. I had my first ever UTI 2 months ago and was given Amoxycillin, then Keflex, and then Cipro, from which I had debilitating side-effects for 3 weeks, and now that my UTI symptoms seem to be coming back my doctor has prescriped Macrobid. Has anyone had side-effects from cipro but gone on to use Macrobid without having side-effects? I am scared to use the stuff. The Cipro gave me terrible pains and a buzzing sensation in my feet, which were freezing but clammy, shooting pains in my arms, my legs, numb fingers, cold sweats etc....My doctor diagnosed plantar fasciitis but was insistent that it wasn't a side effect of the drug. I am an otherwise pretty healthy (apart from allergies) 34-year-old weighing 50kg, and with a desk job.....so strange I would develop "policeman's foot" in both feet after three days on cipro, and it have nothing to do with cipro. Plantar fasciitis is a condition that is common in obese people, or runners, or policeman, (from the | Had to add a rating to be able to post this message, but obviously I haven't used the drug yet. | F | 34 | 0 days | 11/27/2009 | 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 | 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 | 2 | Urinary tract infection | after 3 capsules in 2 days: dizziness, lethargy, bad stiff neck, bad headache, chills, sore throat, dry mouth. | After 2 capsules, the urinary tract infection cleared up noticably and I am relieved about that. But I feel terrible otherwise, due to many side effects. I am not going to take any more of this medication, as I am feeling sicker as Day #2 progresses. | F | 49 | 2 days | 11/28/2009 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 2 | UTI | Nausea, Vomiting, weakness, flu like s/s | PLEASE RAED THIS - if you are at risk for UTI's - only working plan is - DRINK planty - I mean - up to 3 gal. a day, mostly - WATER. So that even at night you have to urinate every 3 hours. KEEP IT FLUSHED! I also take now "D-MANNOSE" 2- 4 caps a day (READ ABOUT IT ONLINE) You can BUY IN HEALTH STORE OR ON AMAZON.com, also there you can order URINE DIP STICKS - to see how you are doing, check your urine. Urinate after intercourse. Wear cotton underwear. I do not use Abx due to several side effects and keep myself in shape doing this all. Good HEALTH for all of you! | F | 49 | 3 times | 3/14/2009 | 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 | Extremely lethargic, nauseous at times. Got progressively worse every day. Thought my symptoms were related to the UTI, which seemed to feel better after two days, but they continued to worsen. Finally called my doctor on the 5th day to see if I could stop taking it. I've never had a reaction to an antibiotic. Why this one??? | I was on the generic version of the Macrobid. | F | 27 | 5 days | 6/20/2008 | 2 | probable kidney infection | I am allergic to sulfa cross reactive medications. We thought I would be safe with this one. After taking only one dose per day, at day 8 I ended up with a rash on both legs .. that classic allergice reaction and at the emergency room for good measure. Oh well. Not a drug I should again take. | F | 457 | | 1/4/2009 | 2 | UTI-got from surgery | Nausea,upset stomach, diarrhea, now having severe burning sensation | I started taking these since May 26th and I am on my 5th day and it still haven't clear up my UTI. My bladder feels full all the time and now having a burning sensation which is very uncomfortable. I wish my doctor had given me. Will be calling first thing in the morning | F | 36 | 5 days | 4/30/2009 | 2 | Bladder Infection | Headache,some itching & bloated feeling, aching lower back and pains in lower body: legs and feet. | Ended up in the local Walk In clinic Saturday night and was prescibed Macrobid for a Bladder infection. The feeling in my lower back was so bad it made it hard to sit in a chair or bend over. I was told I should begin to feel better after taking the second dose but actually feel worse this AM after 3.5 days. My lower half is so achy I feel like I've spent hours using a rowing machine...even my ankles are sore. I was thinking that maybe I have a kidney infection but now I'm wondering if it's the medication side effects. Who knows what will happen after I stop taking it since it seems like that's when many things start to happen. | F | 44 | 3.5 days | 4/29/2009 | 2 | UTI | Very bad stomach cramping, aches and pains all over, especially in my lower back and legs. I experienced itching with no hives or rash. Extremely lethargic, sleeping up to 16 hours a day and profound muscle weakness. Symptoms began about 3 hours after taking the first dose and got worse over the 7 days I took it. | If you can, take with a lot of food. I am nauseated most of the time and can't eat very much so I suffered with the upper abdominal pain. I just took my last dose and I hope I have to delayed effects that many of the other users here have. It did seem to clear up my UTI...at least I can urinate now. I used to have to push and force hard for the urine to come out. | F | 31 | 7 days | 4/15/2009 | 2 | Chronic cystitis | Headaches | F | 56 | 3 weeks | 9/14/2008 | 2 | UTI | None that I remember. | I took this once for 7 days. I don't remember the dosage, but I do remember it did not work. My doctor gave me Cipro instead, which is what she would have given me. The Macrobid was prescribed for me based on a phone conversation with an RN. (Kaiser will treat UTI's over the phones, since it is so common) The Cipro WORKED. I felt it working right away. | F | 46 | 1 weeks | 5/24/2008 | 2 | Bladder Infection | For most people this drug works well at treating bladder infections. However, when taken for just a few days, I get a yeast infection and thrush. | I look a small dose of this drug daily for eight months in order to prevent recurring bladder infections. I ended up contracting systemic candidiasis which led to severe food allergies, and difficulty breathing. | F | 55 | 5 days | 7/24/2008 | 2 | UTI | Fever, chills and cold sweats, headache, nausea, body aches (especially in my back, hips, and legs), my skin hurt, sharp stomache pains, extreme lethargy, and loss of appetite. | After taking the macrobid (generic) for only a day or 2, my UTI symptoms cleared up and the only side effect was that I got a little tired easily. Then on day 4, I started feeling miserable, like I got the flu. Since these were all listed as side effects, I finished taking the whole perscription. Hopefully now that I'm not taking it anymore, I'll start feeling better... I have frequent UTIs, but this is the first time I've been perscribed Macrobid- I think I'll request something else next time! | F | 28 | 7 days | 9/5/2008 |