MACROBID Reviews (NITROFURANTOIN; NITROFURANTOIN, MACROCRYSTALLINE)Average Rating: 1.7 (1819 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 | Tingling in my face, both ankles and numbness in left arm and inside of left leg. Side effects started on Day 2. By Day 3 I went to primary to rule out any heart issues as all my pain was coming from my left side. EKG was fine. But I still have this constant muscle tingling/numbness throughout the day. Again only on my left side. Dr gave me Lorazapam to relieve my anxiety. | I stopped taking this drug after my 4th day, I did NOT finish the antiobiotic. Does anyone have experience with all the muscle pain associated with this drug?? | F | 37 | 4 days 100 2X day | 2/5/2013 | 1 | UTI | Initially, flu-like symptoms. After 3 days, I suffered severe muscle and joint pain in both arms, swelling in both hands, fatigue, and post-exertional pain. | I took Macrobid almost 7 years ago, but symptoms never resolved. In fact, the symptoms seem to be increasing with age. I did not have these symptoms before taking Macrobid. DO NOT TAKE THIS POISON. IT SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE MARKET -- NOW. | F | 71 | 2.5 days 100 mg 2X day | 2/2/2013 | 1 | UTI | I recommend anyone not to take this medicine. I have been experiencing terrible painful itching all over my body. I finished this med for a week now and didn't know what was going on until I went to a skin specialist and asked me if I was on any meds. I said yes a week ago. I forgot I took this med a week ago. I also went to the ER prior to my Drs visit And they did absolutely nothing but gives Benadryl. My doctor told me that I can get side effects after even 3 weeks of taking meds. i went home and googled side effects And got this. I can't believe this I now feel relieved to know what's going on with my body. I was going crazy. The itching was so bad. | F | 42 | 7 days 100 | 1/29/2013 | 5 | Bladder infection | Diarrhea for the first few days and a bit tired at times but other than that has helped a ton. I've actually had worse side effects with weaker antibiotics. I had a lot of the symptoms described in previous posts before starting the macrobid. Its possible some of the symptoms people are experiencing are the symptoms of their infection and not side effects of the med's. | F | 34 | 10 days 100mg | 1/25/2013 | 1 | Uti | Severe leg cramps, severe nausea, weakness, exhaustion, dizziness | F | 38 | 7 days 100mg | 1/20/2013 | 1 | uti | flu like symptoms, coughing, fever Hives on hands and feet DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG! | F | 54 | 7 days 100 mg 2X day | 1/16/2013 | 1 | UTI | Developed abdominal pain, joint pain, joint swelling, itching, tremors, head ache, extreme fatigue, burning skin. On the 9th day, the pain was so intense, we went to the ER. I was diagnosed with TRANSAMINITIS WITH AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS. I am currently under the treatment of specialists with a multitude of tests slated for the future. Both my husband and I are in the medical field and we are beside ourselves as to what has just happened to us. STAY AWAY FROM THIS DRUG. | F | 43 | 10 days 100 mg 2X day | 1/8/2013 | 1 | Uti | Broke out in hives after a few days!!! | F | 30 | 10 days ? | 1/7/2013 | 1 | Urinary Tract Infection | Overall feeling of not feeling well after taking 1 PILL! After 2nd (and last) pill I developed this cough, shortness of breath, followed by chills, fever, and the worst headache ever! Three days later, the breathing and cough has improved, but I stil have a headache, chills and fever. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE! | After doing my research on this medication, I'm so disgusted that it is still on the market. There are serious life-changing side effects from this medication!! I have learned that we must all be proactive when it comes to our health and do our research BEFORE we take medicine. If you suffer from an recurring issue, reseach natural alternatives to provide your body with a healthy maintance. | F | 44 | 1 days 100 2X day | 1/6/2013 | 1 | Urinary tract infection | Nausea, severe itching and hives that started immediately after final dose. Itching and skin sensitivity have continued for weeks. Itching started with extremities but is now all over. | F | 46 | 10 days | 1/5/2013 | 1 | UTI | Flu like symptoms, horrible cough, fever 102, loss of appetite, nausea weakness. | This is my second time taking macrobid in 6 months for a UTI. I took it in May and ended up in the hospital with pneumonia after taking it for 1 week. Didn't make the connection that it was the cause until taking it this time. I will not take it again. | F | 77 | 7 days 100 MG 2X day | 12/3/2012 | 5 | UTI | Stomach discomfort | I felt much better after 2 days of taking the antibiotic. Did not notice any side effects other than some stomach pain despite taking with food. This was my first time taking Macrobid. | F | 24 | 7 days 100 2X day | 12/2/2012 | 1 | UTI | I took my first pill at 7pm. Went to bed feeling a little lightheaded around 9pm. I woke up around midnight. I first noticed a numbness/tingling in my right hand and arm, followed by an uncomfortable fluttering and tightness in my chest. I then woke my husband telling him that something was wrong. Within an hour, beads of sweat covered my face and body and I began to shake (teeth chattering) uncontrollably. I was terrified. My husband grabbed the thermometer and my temperature was normal. I should have gone to the ER, but didn't want to wake our small children upstairs. It's been 28 hours since I took ONE (100mg) dose of Nitrofur MACR. A faint, but remarkably uncomfortable fluttering and tightness remains in my chest. I am also still experiencing horrible tingling/numbness (as if my hands and arms "fell asleep") in my right hand/arm. This is also occurring in my left arm as well now, to a much lesser degree. Please don't take this drug! Find an alternative. It's not worth t | I hope and pray that the numbness, tingling, and "pins and needles" sensation in my hands goes away. I am so uncomfortable. I couldn't even hold a grape in my right hand this morning. I don't know what I'll do if this is permanent. I am going to see my doctor again tomorrow. | F | 35 | 1 days 100mg 2X day | 11/29/2012 | 5 | uti | Best medicine ive ever taken for a uti or kidney or bladder infection. I dont respond well to antibiotics. I get dizzy heart races etc. Have NO side effects at all on this medicine and it works very fast! | F | 23 | 10 days 100 | 11/27/2012 | 1 | uti | Headache, body aches, fever, chills, skin hurts to the touch. Nausea, dizziness,lack of appetite, upset stomach. Joint pain especially low back and knees. Difficulty taking deep breath. Dark urine. I think I have every side effect and I feel horrible. I would never take this drug again. The symptoms began slowly, but by day 4 they were full blown. I've never had a reaction to medicine before, I am a fit person and this has knocked me on my rear. Everything is painful, including sitting and sleeping because of my skin aching. I rarely get sick, and I've never felt worse. | F | 41 | 4 days 2xday 7day | 11/27/2012 | 1 | UTI | Every day felt worse, had body aches, then on day 5, had severe chest pain going through me into my back, thought I was dying of heart attack Then fever, and chills felt totally horrible. Will never take it again! | Use with caution, stop taking immediately if side effects make you feel worse. An antibiotic is supposed to make you feel better, not worse. | F | 51 | 5 days 100 2X day | 11/26/2012 | 2 | UTI | I'm on day 3 and the side effects I've had are sleepiness and stomach aches and feeling a little off and headache.. after reading the reviews I'm actually kind of scared. I hope I get better and not worse!! | F | 22 | 10 days 100 | 11/16/2012 | 1 | Bladder infection | Fever, Chills, stomach pain, lower back pain, body aches, chest pain, Cough, extreme tiredness, trouble breathing, very spacey, no appetite. Pretty much every symptom listed. | I am stopping after 5 days. Supposed to take for 10 days. I feel worse than ever! I'm literally dragging myself to work and fighting to concentrate. Haven't slept well in 5 days due to body pain, constant cough and fever symptoms. I didn't realize this was all caused by this drug. Thought I was just catching the flu. Calling Doctor tomorrow. Not sure if my original problem is gone. Wish I would have been warned. It's 4 PM and I'm crawling into bed because I am MISERABLE | F | 54 | 5 days 100 MG 2X day | 11/15/2012 | 1 | E-COLI BLADDER INFECTION | Nerve and brain damage. | I am devistated. I am a single 46 year old woman who supports myself working a part time job and now I have numbness and intense pain in my feet, legs, arms, hands, slurred speech and my brain hurts. I had to quit my job, do not have anyway to support myself. I am scared and heartbroken. | F | 46 | 7 months 100 2X day | 11/15/2012 | 3 | UTI | Hives appeared 6 days after finishing dose. Very uncomfortable for three days and seems to be lessening in severity, although welts appear after any friction on the skin. | The UTI symptoms did disappear after 1 day's use and there were no side affects during the course of medication. I would not, however, agree to take this drug again, in case the side effects are worse the next time. | F | 42 | 5 days 2X day | 11/13/2012 |