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 | Chills, fever, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, headache, achey body, ringing in the ears.. | Do NOT take this pill! I took macrobid in the morning yesterday, felt ok for a couple of hours, and my vaginal pain was mild, but then halfway through the day I got a migraine.. Which I get occasionally, so I didn't think anything of it. An hour or so later, my entire body was extremely achey, and sensitive, and I felt like I had a fever. The symptoms didn't go away until later that night when I felt extremely drowsy and passed out. I worked outside that day, and it was a very cold day, so I figured I'd give the pill another shot, since we all know how painful uti's are! This morning I took the pill again, and once again.. A couple of hours later I had the same exact symptoms. I still don't feel good, but I took a bath to raise my body temperature since I was constantly getting chills. That definitely helped, but I still have a bad headache and my body is still achey. I'm stopping this pill now, and hope that no one else has to go through this!!! | F | 22 | 5 days 100mg 2X day | 3/5/2011 | 1 | UTI | Headache, extreme fatigue, dizziness, brain fog, nausea, body pain, very lethargic. | I normally do not have side effect taking medicines. But Macrobid gave me really bad experiences (I am taking its Generic: Nitrofur-MACR). Even a couple of days after I stopped the medicine, the side effects are still lingering. | F | 43 | 7 days 100 MG 2X day | 3/4/2011 | 1 | UTI | headache, extreme tiredness, brain fog, nausea, loss of appetite, yeast infection, shortness of breath/racing heart | I have never had problems with an antibiotic before. I had to take this antibiotic all the way through so that my UTI was gone before my wedding date (I caught the UTI 8 days before the wedding, so there was no way I was going to stop the dosage or try something new and risk the UTI coming back...). I developed a yeast infection, despite my daily intake of yogurt containing live cultures. I had to purchase probiotic pills towards the end in order to fend off the yeast infection. I also had to administer Monistat 3. The nausea would get so bad that I would wake up in the middle of the night with it. I never vomited from the nausea, but I have a relatively strong stomach. People with weaker stomachs would definitely be at risk of vomiting. The physical head-to-toe pain this pill caused was tremendous. I figured out that whenever I took this pill, I should chase it with two extra strength tylenol. It helps. Also, do not take this pill on an empty stomach, nor even before you start a meal. Eat an entire full meal and then take this pill - it decreases the severity of the side effects. Also, I stopped taking the medication during the daytime and this helped greatly. I took the first pill around 5pm, then the second pill around midnight. Take both pills with a lot of food. Drink milk with your meal if you have to. I will never take this medication again - it was a terrible experience. | F | 30 | 7 days 100mg 2X day | 3/3/2011 | 1 | the generic - Nitrofurantn 100MG | I meant to say, this drug TOTALLY WIPED me out! | F | 53 | 100 1X day | 3/2/2011 Patient History | 1 | UTI | nausea, chills, fatigue, had to discontinue (vomiting) after 4th dose. | perscribed for UTI | F | 40 | 2 days 30 mg 2X day | 3/2/2011 | 1 | UTI infection | Severe headache, extreme nausea and vomiting, neck and back pain, muscle spasms. | After the 3rd dose I had an acute onset of severe side effects - Severe headache, extreme nausea and vomiting, neck and back pain, muscle spasms. I was hot and cold. I have never felt so ill in my entire life. Never again. | F | 55 | 2 days 100 2X day | 2/25/2011 | 1 | Bladder Infection | Headache, nausea, and tingling after the first dose. Did not continue taking the drug. | Would not recommend this drug. | F | 35 | 7 days 100 mg 2X day | 2/18/2011 | 1 | Yes | Took Nitrofur-macr for 5 days for UTI and had a terrible reaction on the 5th day--extreme muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, lethargy. I thought I was dying. | Never take this medication--I think it is very dangerous. I quit taking it for two days now and am still very weak and nauseous. | F | 59 | 5 days 100 mg 2X day | 2/16/2011 | 1 | uti | nausea, dizzy and day 7 allergic reaction. I am on my second day of fever, hives all over my body, swollen eyes and jaundice looking hands and eyeballs. Exact reaction I had the last time I was put on amoxicillin. I was given a shot of prednisone and benadryl and am now taking benadry every 6 hours. | My Uti improved first day but never got 100 percent better. | F | 45 | 7 days 100mg 2X day | 2/15/2011 | 1 | Questionable UTI | Nausea, Bright Colored Urine, Lower Back Aches, Eye Soreness | I had been tested for a UTI by my doctor, but the results were "questionable". I was initially prescribed Bactrim, but it had given me unusual side effects and I was prescribed Nirtofur-Macr 100 MG. I took the first dose last night and I felt so nauseated. My urine turned a very bright yellow, with a green-ish tinge. I began to develop lower back aches that began on my right side. I went to sleep last night, and woke up and the aching pain in my back had switched to the left side of my lower back. Currently, it is all around my lower back. I'm so conflicted because I am not sure if it is the medicine that is bringing pain to my lower back, or if it is the beginning of some Kidney infection. After reading all of this, I am honestly very afraid to take my second dose. | F | 18 | 1 days 100MG 2X day | 2/13/2011 | 3 | UTI | Extremely healthy 29 yr old female. I am highly allergic to levaquin (4 day hospital stay), also allergic to penacillin and Bactrum. Rarely visit Dr., but felt UTI present. Went to my Dr. who prescribed Macrobid. First few days and my UTI felt much better. Antiobiotics always make me feel 'off' so I HATE taking them. Was going to stop after 3 days, but was persuaded to keep on them for a few more. I am an avid runner, tried running on my treadmill on day 6 and my lungs were on fire. Felt like a 2 pack a day smoker! googled macrobid and read that lung problems can be a side effect. Reluctantly took 1 more pill the next day. Noticed a rash under my right armpit. My mom advised to stop taking it. 2 days later I am still dealing with extremely ITCHY traveling hives that seem to alternate from my scalp to my hands to my feet. Drinking a ton of water in the hopes that this will flush this toxic antibiotic out. It cleared my UTI, but now I am concerned about my lungs and skin. | F | 29 | 7 days 100MG 2X day | 2/11/2011 | 1 | UTI Pregnancy 12wks | nurse and i went in and went thru a total miscarriage, i lost my unborn child to this drug, and i would never recommend anyone this med. Please anyone taking this drug please do ur research before hand. The worst day of my life ever and i truly mean that. | F | 24 | 4 days 100 mg 2X day | 2/11/2011 Patient History | 1 | UTU | High fever, chills, hives, headache, chest cough, fatigue. | THIS WAS THE GENERIC VERSION OF MACROBID (Nitro mono/macro). I do not have any underlying health issues, not taking any other meds, and am an extremely health conscious person, normal weight, exercise, etc. This drug almost landed me in the ER last night. My mother has taken the brand name Macrobid with no problem, but this generic version is toxic: Period. I wasn't sure if initially I was just having the normal flu feeling because of the bacteria die off effect (Herxheimer), but what happened last night was a clear sign. I stopped taking it and this morning my fever is gone. I was hoping to put a positive comment after the course was done on here, but no go. I'm not a fan at all of antibiotics, but NEVER GO GENERIC even though it is commonly prescribed because it's cheaper. PAY THE EXTRA CASH TO GET SOMETHING DECENT. | F | 28 | 4 days 100 MG 2X day | 2/11/2011 | 1 | UTI | Sweating, naseau and chest problems resulting in mild heart failure. I would never take this drug again. It is entirely poisinous to the body. Two weeks ago I was fit and then was prescribed this for a UTI. Now sleeping all the time, can't breathe properly, stopped the medication 3 days ago. Waiting on cardiac results. | NASTY NASTY DRUG | F | 66 | 7 days 50 4X day | 2/8/2011 | 5 | Prevent Kidney Infection | ZERO | I take a single 100mg dose of this whenever I have sex. I'm one of those super lucky *please note sarcasm* girls that gets a kidney infection everytime she has sex. I have tried EVERYTHING to prevent this...even natural products! I actually work in the health food/natural products industry & I've tried it all. I LOVE THIS DRUG. I know it sounds crazy, but seriously, this drug has made having sex a normal experience, not something I know is going to make me very sick. My husband was almost afraid to touch me at one point and would feel guilty whenever I got an infection. This drug has saved us!!!! | F | 29 | 100 1X day | 2/6/2011 | 4 | E-coli UTI | I am under Macrobid treatment 100 mgs twice daily for severe E-coi UTI. I am extremely tired but I must take this medication. I have many allergies to drugs, but thankfully not to Macrobid. I acquired a severe UTI taking the Autotrain using toilet paper in their filthy restroom. I also acquired an upper respiratory infection from the Amtrak pillows which I later learned are never washed according to the conductor. When I was able to see the doctor they ran a urine culture that proved I had acquired an E-coli infection of the urinary tract. I was very sick, and was beginning to develop pain over my kidneys. They said the UTI probably came from the toilet paper left sitting on the dirty Amtrak restroom counter in unsanitary conditions. The UTI infection was horrific. The UTI bacteria caused fever, burning pain of the urethra,body aches, and exhaustion. I was treated with azithromycin to clear the respiratory infection, and Macrobid 100 MG twice daily for the UTI. I admit I am very tir | I would far rather take an antibiotic than die from the E-coli infection I acquired on Amtrak trains. My best advice is to never travel on Amtrak trains or risk exposing yourself to potentially lethal bacteria. | F | 57 | 7 days 100 MG 2X day | 2/1/2011 | 2 | UTI | I have taken MACROBID a number of times (roughly 6 times in 5 years) with no harsh side effects, until today. I am on my 3rd day taking this medicine and I am experiencing extreme nausea, severe joint and back pain, fatigue (skipped class to take a 6 hour nap in the middle of the day), and stomach cramps equivalent to a really bad period cramp. I am debating whether to stick it out or call my doctor for a new prescription. | Last time I took macrobid was 1 year ago with minimal side effects (urine was orange) | F | 22 | 7 days 100mg 2X day | 1/29/2011 | 1 | erroneous diagnosis | 104 temp and fogginess, kindey pain, very heavy legs, raspy voice, cough, chest pain, sever lethargy, high white blood cell count, like I might imagine the onset of sepsis or a superflu to be. | If the side effects are as common as one finds here you'd expect health care professionals to be more conscietious. They prescribed this to me for the first time by phone when I said I felt like I maybe had a UTI. When I called back to complain that I'd deteriorated over night they told me to keep taking it. I wound up in the hospital. With my symptoms, temperature and white blood cell count they assumed I had a kidney infection and put me on IV Cipro. Of course it was ceasing the Macrobid that made me better, not the Cipro. Fast forward to another bout of what seemed like a UTI (turned out to be something else altogether when they cultured for bacteria - none found repeatedly). I'm again given Macrobid and the next morning the exact same symptoms set in. I called the doctor, was told to keep taking it and click. I remembered the last time and looked up what was that medicine I was taking. Bingo. With how rapidly I was detiorating I feel this drug would have killed me. | F | 54 | 1.5 days 100mg 2X day | 1/29/2011 Patient History | 1 | To treat a UTI while pregnant | The first day I took this drug I felt great it helped a lot with the UTI but it was the next day that the attack of vomiting occured. I thought that maybe it was just the food that I ate so I took it again for a third day. Now I feel horrible my throat feels like it it is being closed off and I can't keep any food down, but that is not the scary part I am now throwing up blood mixed in with it and so I am going to stop this drug and contact my doctor. My feet also keep going numb all of a sudden as well. | Do not take this drug, I repeat do not take this drug! I am so glad I found this site because there seems to be a lot of people that have been rushed to the hospital because of it on here. | F | 23 | 3 days 100 MG 2X day | 1/28/2011 | 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 |