MACROBID Reviews (NITROFURANTOIN; NITROFURANTOIN, MACROCRYSTALLINE)Average Rating: 1.7 (1819 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MACROBID with similar:
Type: Rx Drug
|
Results are sorted by Date added. Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.) Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 |
| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MACROBID | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 | 4 | uti | I had a constant slight headache, that occasionally got bad. some nausea but not too severe. fatigue | i started taking this for a uti, about a day after I noticed that i had a dry throat. I figured it was just a side effect and shrugged it off. As time progressed I was feeling a lot better, but still had a sore throat with some congestion. About a day before my last dose I got a terrible fever of about 102 with fatigue and diziness. I thought it was a side effect, I called the doctor and they said that this medicine shouldn't give me the fever. I then decided to go to the doctor, they said that a bacterial infection formed in my throat and that's what was causing the fever and sore throat. I'm now using amoxicillin for the uti and the the bactirea in my throat. don't be afraid to call a doctor. Not everything is a side effect of the medicine, this website kinda scared me, but now i discovered that the UTI macrobid was doing it's job. | F | 19 | 5 days | 9/17/2009 | 1 | UTI | Took 2 rounds, appx. 9 weeks apart for a recurring UTI. The first time I had no problems while taking the drug, but 2 days later I developed a horrible itching that turned into a rash where ever I scratched - the welts were in the shape of my scratch marks. I asked my doctor if it could be an allergic reaction to the medication and was told "no". She told me to take Zyrtec for a month. I did this and when I stopped taking it, the rash came back. I continued the Zyrtec for 3 months before I could get off of it. 9 weeks later I got another UTI and was again given Macrobid. Same reaction -- 2 days later. Seemed to me that it was related to the Macrobid, but again told "no". Took Zyrtec for another 2 months. | Developed a 3rd UTI and was given Cipro by another doctor and told that I had definitely had an allergic reaction to the Macrobid. Who do you trust? I know I will never take Macrobid again. It was the worst rash I've ever had. (I also have a severe allergy to sulfa, but am told there is no relation). | F | 52 | 5 days | 9/17/2009 | 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 | 1 | UTI | Severe migraine-like headache, nausea, chills, severe neck pain, leg pains, shakiness. | Only took 3 doses over 1.5 days. Took as directed with food and full glass of water. Drank lots of water while on medication. Side effects started after first dose -- got very dizzy and drowsy and took a 4 hour nap. Woke up with headache that worsened with each dose. Called doctor and told them about effects and that I stopped taking it. I am calling 1.800.fda.1088 to report my side effects. | F | 29 | 1.5 days | 9/11/2009 | 1 | Bladder Infection | Fatigue, an extreme, stabbing headache, blurry vision, balance problems, nausea, chills and sweats (but no fever). The headache trumped any migraine. | I only took two doses, contacted my doctor and was instructed to immediately stop taking the medicine. The headache, vision and balance issues lasted for about 24 hours and then went away. I felt like I was going to die. I would never let someone I know take this drug. | F | 38 | 1 days | 9/11/2009 | 1 | uti | sudden onset severe chills, tremors, fever headache, arthralgia, severe muscle pain, weakness, couldn't walk, thought I would die rushed to Ed by ambulance after apparent vascular collapse. Had nausea vomiting, a real nightmare! | I took this Rx had above side effects 4 hours later called MD in a.m. said most likely viral. Stopped taking while sick took 4 days to get over. Started to take again 1 week later, wound up in ED blue nails cold feet hands, SOB unable to walk. Took 4 days to get over. Never take this drug!! | F | 54 | 1 days | 9/10/2009 | 1 | UTI | ACUTE LIVER FAILURE! | Barely made it before getting a liver transplant. If anyone prescribes this medication to you don't take it. | F | 64 | | 9/8/2009 | 1 | long term suppression therapy UTI | over 18 months I continued to get worse without any positive bacterial cultures in my urine-but had pain, fatigue, confusion. Finally I collapsed and ended up in emergency with diffuse intersticial lung disease and fulminant hepatic failure. My lungs responded to treatment, but my liver finally was necrotic. I received a liver transplant July 5 2008, spent 2and 1/2 months in the hospital, and will be on immunosuppressants forever. I also have neuorpathy in my right arm, though it seems to be improving. | The effect of the drug is insidious-and the symptoms could I think have mimiced a UTI. I saw my GP at least twice a month, and a urologiest 5 times over the course of prescribed treatment. My advice is if you take this drug for more than a month, get frequent blood tests to check for liver function. Be alert to breathing difficulties. | F | 57 | 18 months | 9/4/2009 | 1 | UTI | Constant nausea, vomiting, chills, dizziness, sweating, severe knee joint pain, fatigue, weakness, unable to eat or keep anything down. | Cannot believe that a Dr. would prescribe this medication. My mother had a recent severe illness & got a bladder infection from the catheter. She called Dr. with the symptoms after beginning this drug and he told her it was probably just the flu. She took this for 3 days....hours after first dose she was constantly vomiting, had chills/sweats, couldn't eat, dizziness, felt like she was going to die. It was all she could do to get from bed to bathroom each day. Day 3 afternoon was feeling a little better, until she took her evening dose....it all started back again! I looked up this med online & wish I would have done it earlier. After all she has been through - this was totally unnecessary. | F | 59 | 3 days | 8/29/2009 | 1 | UTI | Tightness in chest and upper back, chest pain, coldness in lungs & difficulty breathing, extreme fatigue, rapid heart rate, panic attacks, nausea, lack of appetite, unexplained coldness in hands & feet, overall body weakness, pain in hips, wrists, ankles and knees, diarrhea, frequent need to urinate, continued side effects post-medication cessation. | I was sick with what I thought was an autoimmune illness for nearly 4 weeks before the nurse practioner who works w/ my dr. ordered a CT scan to see what might be causing my endless nausea and abdominal pain. When I couldn't get in to see her the next day for the results of my test, I went to the ER of the hospital where I had the test. While there, I had a urinalysis and found out that I had a UTI. They gave me 100 mg of Macrobid and a prescription for 14 more pills (100 mg) of the Macrobid generic Nitrofurantoin. I didn't start experiencing the side effects until the next day when I woke up from a nap to extreme panic attack-like symptoms (closed throat, difficulty breathing, RAPID heart rate and chest pain). I was so afraid that I was having a heart attack, that I called 911 and went back to the hospital via ambulance. As I have panic/anxiety disorder, they diagnosed it not as an allergic reaction, but rather a panic attack. The ER called my dr. and he said for me to stay on the drug. During the next four days, I suffered the same side effects around the same time every day, some more than once a day, others continuously. Finally, on the evening of day 4, I paged my dr. at home and he called me and basically felt that it was anxiety-related, despite my talking about all of my other symptoms, none of which I get when I have a panic or an anxiety attack. I took my last pill 48 hours ago and I'm still experiencing most of my side effects, again which are being called anxiety- | F | 39 | 7 days | 8/27/2009 | 4 | Bladder Infection | Mild stomach ache with ocassional stomach cramps, mild to moderate fatigue. | Was prescribed Nitrofurantoin Mono/Mac, the generic form of Macrobid for an acute bladder infection that developed 3 weeks after being operated on for bladder cancer. Also had to have a stint put in my bladder to protect the site where the cancerous tumor was removed during the same surgery. Pain and nausea from the pressure of the stint in my bladder since the surgery 3 weeks ago has been indescribeable and goes well beyond the threshold level of 10 on a 1 to 10 scale for pain & suffering. Have somehow survived it all so far and the stint will finally be surgically removed 5 days from now IF THE MACROBID CLEARS UP THE BLADDER INFECTION IN TIME! So, I'm really counting on the Microbid to do what it is supposed to do...otherwise, surgery to remove the stint will have to be postponed until the bladder infection clears up. My Macrobid dosage is 100 mg twice a day for 10 days. Was previously prescribed Bactrim which resulted in only minimal improvement in clearing up the infection. Have been on the Macrobid approaching 3 days now with 7 more to go before finishing the 20 capsule prescription. At this point, other than experiencing some mild nausea and ocassional stomach cramps for about an hour or so after each dose, haven't had any severe side-effects or adverse reactions to this drug. | M | 57 | 3 days | 8/26/2009 | 1 | UTI | I was fine for the first day, but on the second day I suddenly developed severe itching and tingling in my hands and feet. We were out to dinner near a bookstore and immediately went to a bookstore to find a Physician's Desk Reference. We looked up Macrobid and found that this was a serious side effect and could lead to permanent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy), and if it occurs the drug should be discontinued immediately. I did so and contacted my doctor the next morning. Fortunately, the symptom did not persist (well, it did, sort of -- see comment) | Ever since taking that Macrobid several years ago, I have had what seems to be a unique symptom in detecting future UTIs. Whenever I get a UTI, my first symptom is a recurrence of that same heavy, tingling, itching feeling in my feet that I got with the Macrobid. Within an hour of that, I will start feeling the other symptoms. So, it DOES seem to be permanent nerve damage, although in my case it's actually proved helpful. Not that I would recommend getting nerve damage for any reason, mind you. | F | 42 | 2 days | 8/25/2009 | 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 | 1 | Urinary tract infection | I was supposed to be on it for ten days but on the sixth day I started to have nausea and severe stomach pains and back. I tried it for two additinal days and gave up. It was taking too much out of me and I was very weak, and tired all the time. Had tried Ciproflox and it didn't help,similar symptoms but not as bad as Microbid. I have also tried Sulfatrim. After eight weeks of trying these drugs none has solved the problem. | I am a fairly healthy senior, not taking any other medications and no other problems, except a little arthritis | F | 80 | 8 days | 8/24/2009 | 1 | chronic UTI | i was prescribed macrobid by a urologist to take twic a day for 2 weeks then once a day for two weeks. by the third week I developed severe chills and fever 101 to 103 degrees with complete loss of appetite. I saw my primary physician on the 5th day with fever of 102.8. He did a complete lab, chest xray, and influenza test...all negative. My only other symptoms were shortness of breath and severe fatigue. I stopped the Macrobid and the fever subsided within 2 days. I am certain this was a reaction to this medication. | F | 57 | 3 weeks | 8/23/2009 | 1 | UTI | Symptoms came on suddenly, 103 fever, nausea, severe headache, light-headed, loss of appetite, tired, head hurts even laying on a pillow, body aches. | went to hospital, they thought I might have a virus, but weren't really sure. They never suggested a reaction to this medication. | F | 49 | 8 days | 8/23/2009 | 1 | bladder infection | After only two pills I had a fever,chills, aches,pains and cramps in my legs. It was worse than any flu that I have experienced. I could barely walk and I thought I was going to die. | This drug is poison and should be off the market! The doctors and nurses at offices give prescriptions not warning people that these drugs have life threatening side effects. | M | 63 | 1 days | 8/23/2009 | 5 | UTI | loss of appetite, tiredness | Was taking this before I found out I needed something else so I was then given Cipro. That was a horrendous story of itself. Macrobid was awesome and the loss of appetite wasn't a bad thing. No other side effects at all other than being tired. Everyone is different so don't take these reviews too personal. | F | 27 | 7 days | 8/22/2009 | 1 | UTI | rash, intense itching all over, tingling, numbness, chest pains, sore throat, heart burn, stomach upset | I went back to my doctor who thinks I have a virus. After reading the other people's symptoms here, which match my experience, I think I've had an allergic reaction to macrobid. Never, ever take this again! | F | 44 | 8 days | 8/21/2009 |