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 | Infection | Less than 15 minutes after taken Macrobid I experienced uncontrollable itching, swelling and hives. As I tried to get up I felt really light headed and faint. I started feeling discomfort on my chest so immediately called an ambulance. On route to hospital I developed severe abdominal cramps. Since my body was compensating and my airway was still okay I waited to see a doctor for almost 2 hours. As I waited I was visiting the washroom with severe abdominal pain, diarrhea and nausea. Finally as I was on a stretcher at emerg. the doctor poked his head in the curtain and without even looking at me ask me to go home and take Claritin. After being discharged I had a second reaction 12 hours later. I went to a different hospital by taxi. By that time my voice was really hoarse. Within minutes I was examined and Benadryl IV, epinephrine injection, ventolin and saline were administered. Then I was put on a heart monitor for 4 hours. I was prescribed prednisone 50 mg for 4 days, and Benadryl 4 times a day for a week depending on how quickly my side effects disappeared or improved. I was also prescribed an epi pen due to the severity of the anaphylactic reaction. Today I was asked to continue the prednisone and Benadryl for another week. It has been approximately 72 hours since my initial interaction, and I still have severe stomache aches, headaches and a lot of joint pain. I call Macrobid the new capsolates bee. I was told that if I ever took Macrobid again I probably would not mak | F | 45 | 1 days 100mh | 7/31/2012 | 1 | Possible UTI | When taking this medication I thought I was getting a lot of mosquito bites in strange places. Didn't even occur to me that this could be the start of a reaction. | 5 days after finishing the medication I developed symptoms. Started with itchy swollen hands. Scratched most of the night and when I got up I saw red swollen hives mostly in my groin area and legs. They were very painful. Went to emergency and it took a little while to determine that the reaction was indeed to Macrobid (generic). Had an injection of benydryl which didn't help much. Was sent home with steroids and antihistamines and I'm following up with an appointment to a dermatologist tomorrow. After reading how long some of you have had these reactions I'm worried but hope that this will be over soon. It's a horrible antibiotic and should be taken off the market. | F | 69 | 10 days 2X day | 7/29/2012 | 1 | Severe bladder infection | Started this medicine yesterday and last night had a horrible headache. This morning woke up extremely nauseous, dizzy feeling so I ate breakfast about 45 minutes later got another severe headache, nauseous, dizzy, severe lower back aches & chills. Wasn't sure if this was from the severe bladder infection or medicine so took nap & felt better after lunch then around 5:30 ate dinner & took medicine again and all the same stuff again. Just woke up at 11:45pm severely nauseated! I'm calling my dr in the morning & am not taking this medicine again! I took this medicine 2 to 3 years ago & I didn't have all these side effects so I don't know what's going on this time around. I am pregnant as I was then as well so maybe just a different pregnancy with different side effects.. Idk but I'm not taking it for another 8 days that's for sure! | F | 26 | 2 days 100 mg | 7/23/2012 | 3 | UTI | Depressed, feeling not to eat, feeling angry at some points | F | 12 | 7 days 100 MG | 7/21/2012 | 1 | suspected uti | After 4 doses: terrible headache, nausea, slept for two days, no appetite, foggy feeling in my head, unable to focus or stay awake | Highly suggest you do not take. Had never taken this before, after a long history of UTIs, and other drugs have been far better- this was a first time, as the doctor suggested it is a good idea to switch around antibiotics. | F | 48 | 14 days 2X day | 7/21/2012 | 1 | UTI | I was on this last month for a uti that didn't clear up after 10 days of using it! Got back on it and felt like I was hit by a bus! My lungs are killing me when I take a breath and I felt like fainting when I would stand I had to run to my bed and lay down! I was drenched in sweat just walking Down the hall! Microbid is terrible I feel like I have lung damage and discontinued immediately! I'm still in bed almost went to the hospital earlier!! | F | 29 | 10 days 200 mg | 7/18/2012 | 5 | uti | Was in so much pain from in fection was given a pill by nurse an in few minutes pain ease up was discharge from ER feeln alittle better stomach gets alittle up set after taken but I'm okay this is day 3 an no signs of UTI an burning gone an I'm not hurtn get pill for me !!! | F | 37 | 7 days 100mg | 7/14/2012 | 5 | urinary tract infection | I did have some side effects such as nausea, diarrhea and flu like symptoms but it wasn't too bad compared to the pain of the UTI. | I first took it in 1995 and once last year as well as once this year and I woulde definitely take it again. Not every antibiotic going to work the same for everyone. | F | 42 | 10 days 100 mg 2X day | 6/29/2012 | 1 | UTI | After taking 4 doses, I developed back & leg pain making it difficult to sleep or sit. I called the doctor and asked for a different drug after taking the 5th pill that morning. I stopped taking the drug however my back is still bothering me after 2 days off the drug so I'm taking a pain reliever. My doctor said I should not sill be having that pain so I will see my doctor next week. | Although I am 86, I am active, drive and live on my own. After reading the other comments on this website I wish I had done more research before taking the medication and demanded a milder drug. I did have some issues after reading the written info from the drug store but I was sick and wanted relief. | F | 86 | 2.5 days 100 mg 2X day | 6/27/2012 | 1 | UTI | I am allergic to most all antibiotics. I thought Macrobid was the last one I could still take. I felt that twinge one gets when they are starting to get a UTI for about 2 hours before I called my Dr.'s office, and they put me on the stuff right away. I took the first dose around 10 a.m., but in the evening around 9:30p.m., had horrible teeth-chattering chills, fever of 101+, very sore, especially where kidneys are located in back. Thought I was getting a kidney infection. D2 morning, continued fever, went to Dr., urine test showed microscopic hematuria.The gyno ordered a urine culture, and blood test because the prelim. test Indicated I had a kidney infection, but to continue Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin generic). Severe nausea, weakness, very sore all over, like I had the flu. At 2:30 a.m., woke up feeling like I had just run down the street--breathing heavy, uncontrollable severe shaking/shivering of all muscles, that lasted over an hour.. Took temp., 103.5. At that point, after taking | I called the Dr. the next morning, and was told it couldn't be the medicine, but that I probably had a kidney infection and needed to have a CT scan of my kidneys right away. Stopped taking the medicine anyway, and was able to be seen by the urologist 2 days later. Was told by her that Macrobid quite frequently can cause all the above symptoms (and others I hadn't had!) and I was lucky to quit taking it when I did. The CT scan showed everything perfectly normal. Also, when the urine culture and blood tests my gyno sent off for testing came back, everything was normal--no infection.But I am beginning to wonder if that evil medicine actually caused the microscopic hematuria in the first place! The exact same thing happened last year to me, and I had the same tests, everything coming back completely normal. If I could, I would sue the drug company for making this! They have cost me many hours of work, alot of out-of-pocket expense for these scans, and Dr. visits, and their prescription--I have no insurance! | F | 54 | 1.5 days 100mg. 2X day | 6/23/2012 | 1 | Uti | Wake up @ 6:00 Raising heart rate Shortness of breath later Adrenaline rushes Shooting pain in head Tingling in fingers and toes resulting in Numbnesss Shortness of breath SHAKEY Muscle cramping and tightness.@ approximately 10:00 Aiding in difficulty in walking Gatorade @ 10:40 Cold very cold....socks back on feet. Still numb 11:06^ 11:17...finished 20 oz Gatorade Feet still numb Starting water 11:20 Stop the shooting head pain 11:34 WOW. Starting to relax. 11:40 Still head pain 11:50. Weak but hAnds may be warming. Head pains.... Ouch Moving back to bed... Fell asleep 12 :11 ish. Just woke up to pee. Oops alittle too weak too slow. Should have gone to hospital ...catheter would have been nice....who says that???? Why am I so )$&@/ stubborn??? Yea. I'm a big girl. 3rd time in bathroom and I MADE IT.. 1:39. Head pains subsiding in intensity. Bit still there 3:30. Been sleeping good while but may be doing better Hot. Real hot but hands no longer numb Tired. Went to bathroom. Not as weak Just took anvil 2. 3:58. Pain still in my head. Shootin in ears..lobes....neuralgia llke Start a new antibiotic tomorrow ? Shoot me first Pain appears to b subsiding. Going back to sleep. 4;31 WOW. Just woke up @ 5:55 Pain gone weakness gone bad dream? little tired but Not bad considering actually best I've felt all day | F | 56 | 2 days | 6/21/2012 | 1 | UTI | Hives,Lip tingling, Tongue swelling | Went thru the entire treatment. Two days later broke out in hives, tongue swelled. Went to ER had to get steroid shot. It tooks weeks to recover. | F | 37 | 7 days 100 2X day | 6/19/2012 | 3 | UTI | upset stomach, diarrhea, bloated feeling, depressed, emotional, difficulty sleeping | While it did clear up my UTI, I felt pretty miserable everywhere else. My stomach was probably the worst part, due to the constant feeling of needing to vomit or use the restroom. It also made me tired, but I could not get a good night's sleep while taking the medication. I also found it difficult to enjoy food. | F | 23 | 7 days 100 2X day | 6/17/2012 | 1 | Blood in Urine, bladder infection | Weak, more blood in urine, temporarily lost site, almost fainted. Went ot emergency room. They said I lost half of my blood and finally determined that I was alergic to the Macrobin ( Nitrofurantoin). I was in the hospital for 6 days trying to get my immune system back working. They said I got: Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia from the Microbid. There was no mention of this in the decription that came with the medicine. I was lucky that the Prednisone finally worked to get my immune system to slow done. It was destroying my whate blood cells. I intend to call the FDA and the drug manufacturer. | F | 68 | 2 days 100 2X day | 6/14/2012 | 1 | Supposed UTI | My 83-year-old mother was given this drug for a supposed UTI (no lab done, just strip test by a nurse practitioner). She felt dizzy, nauseous, and had a headache for 10 days. She finally got so weak and dehydrated with a 104+ fever that she was taken to the ER. After trying to determine the cause of her symptoms for two days, an infectious disease specialist was called in. She immediately suspected the nitrofuritoin. After a third day in the hospital with only saline drip, my mother improved drastically. The cause of her symptoms are documented as severe reaction to this drug. I've found numerous publications that state this drug should not be prescribed for anyone over the age of 65. | F | 83 | 10 days 1X day | 6/11/2012 | 1 | UIT infection | Hives, blisters, boils, rash, itching, | Be careful with this one the symptoms may not show up for a week and boy they do show up really get your attention. | F | 57 | 7 days 30 2X day | 6/9/2012 | 3 | UTI Prevention | Tingling/stinging/ITCHING palms of hands and soles of feet as well as inside mouth. Red rash that covered approx 80% of body from head to toe. Red blotchy patches on face. Upset stomach, mild nausea. Elevated heart rate (104 at rest). Tremors/shaking. | I have trouble with recurrent UTI's after a pelvic sling surgery several years ago. So my GYN suggested that I take Macrobid post coital to prevent UTI's. Since I'm in a long distance relationship and expected that I'd only have to take Macrobid for a few days every 6 weeks or so, his suggestion sounded like a good fit. I had no side effects with the first round. I took 2 a day for 5 days and they seemed to do the trick... no UTI. Then 6 weeks later, I took 1 dose before going to bed. The next morning the palm of my right hand started itching, intensely. Then the left palm followed. Within minutes the soles of my feet began to itch like crazy. Then I noticed that same sensation in my mouth. Next, the rash showed up... starting on my legs and arms and then my ribs, hips, tummy... red blotches appeared on my face. Then my stomach became upset and I got nauseous. My boyfriend was ready to take me to the ER, but I had recognized that I was having an allergic reaction early on and took a Zyrtec. It took about an hour to kick in, during which time the allergic reaction got progressively worse. The Zyrtec kicked in just after the tremors and shaking started. I noticed the elevated heart rate later in the day. I have PSVT and apparently the stress of the allergic reaction set off an episode of tachycardia. I'd have to rank this as the 2nd most severe allergic reaction I've ever had. Looks like I'll have to find an alternative for UTI prevention. | F | 49 | 5 days 100 MG 2X day | 6/1/2012 | 5 | UTI-UNCOMPLICATED | No side effects. | I love the antibiotic and have taken it several times for UTI infections and to prevent UTI infections. It's also the safest antibiotic to take during pregnancy. I'm shocked by all these allergic reactions, but I think you also have to pay attention to the users medical history and age when reading the evaluations. | F | 34 | 7 days 100mg 2X day | 5/31/2012 | 2 | UTI | Every antibiotic gives me pretty intense stomach pain, but this is by far the worst. My doctor told me that since macrobid targets the urinary tract, it shouldn't bother my stomach. But I'm about at my pain threshold, and there's nothing I can do about it. | I just want to know why antibiotics hurt my stomach so much. | F | 23 | 3 days 50 mg 2X day | 5/31/2012 | 1 | UTI | This was first taken in December 1/04 for a UTI..one pill gave me flu - like symptoms so it was stopped immediately but was reassured that it was flu and not the drug. The UTI persisted and told to re-start it on Feb/25/05 which led me to years of hell trying to regain my prior health..which will never happen after the second reaction - 2 months apart and again..after just one pill! Severe diahrea, vomiting, violet tremors, rapid heart beat, cold chills, laboured breathing, lips turned blue, very pale coloring and only after 4 hours of taking one pill! Extreme fatigue and dry mouth lasting all day and night only to wake to my mouth and lips being plastered with blistered and had trouble swallowing and feeling very unwell. Next day visit to my physician confirmed an acute allergy to this drug that could have caused a heart attack or convulsions. What followed this episode, was a11 months of acute hives and my thyroid gland was not functioning(underactive) causing a multitude o | If there is compensation for those who have suffered adverse side effects from this, I would appreciate the information to pursue. It has literally, ruined my health and made prior health issues irreversible. | F | 62 | 1 times 100 mg 2X day | 5/29/2012 |