MACROBID Reviews (NITROFURANTOIN; NITROFURANTOIN, MACROCRYSTALLINE)

Average Rating: 1.7 (1814 Ratings)

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MACROBID  (NITROFURANTOIN; NITROFURANTOIN, MACROCRYSTALLINE):  This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. This medication should not be used in infants younger than 1 month old (see also Precautions section). This drug should not be used to treat infections outside the bladder (e.g., kidney infections such as pyelonephritis or perinephric abscesses).   FDA Approval Date: 1991-12-24 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  chronic UTI's With my latest lab results,(8-26-08),showing elevated liver enzymes and a chest x-ray showing pneumonia, I attribute my overall general malaise plus abnormal labs and pneumonia to this drug. I am awaiting the lab results from additional blood tests that will screen for possible liver damage. I have been prescribed a daily antibiotic (suppressive therapy) for over 5+ years by my urogynocologist. I usually get prescribed a different drug each year to avoid yeast infections. I have been on Macrobid 100 mg. about 7 months and with my physical last week I got all this bad news! I am extremely angry!!!!!! However, I am very happy to have found this site and the knowledge of knowing what is wrong with me. F 64 7 months
9/3/2008
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 1  uti At the end of the dosage period, I started getting severe hives on my arms and hands, which then spread to my whole body. Within a day, I experienced severe swelling in my hands, face and throat and went into anaphylactic shock. I went to the ER and received Epidrine - this happened three times before they determined it was a reaction to Macrobid. I am also allergic to Sulfa drugs and would strongly caution anyone with Sulfa drug allergies to avoid this at all costs. This was one of the most horrible experiences I have encountered. M 50 5 days
9/2/2008
 1  UTI I am currently taking Nitrofurantoin the generic of Macrobid. I am prescribed two 100mg tablets per day. Before my wonderful fiancé found this sight for me, I was thinking one of two things: I had the flu , a UTI, and a chest cold or I was dying. I had intense chills, a high fever, nausea, diarrhea, and severe pain in my joints (hands, feet, wrists, hips, legs, ankles) to the point where I could barely walk or even function. I also had severe lower back pain and a tight chest that felt like a chest cold, sneezing, and coughing. No rash yet but I'm waiting for one... I am allergic to just about everything. I tried taking sulfa drugs before and broke out in a rash around my face. I also tried taking Cipro and swelled to the point I was almost hospitalized. At this point, it seems the sulfa drugs are the lesser of the evils. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this site. I thought for a second I was going crazy. I was also getting ready to take my morning dose, but have decided against it after reading all the comments. Thank you… F 24 2 days
9/1/2008
 1  UTI extreme dizziness to pinhole vision, drowsy, rash, nauseous, pounding headaches, short breathe, fast heart beat.. overall feeling of a really bad flu on an acid trip. I woke up with bladder pressure and know the feeling cause I've had it once before, so i went to the doctor and was prescribed the generic version of this drug. I took it for two days and felt crappy after the first pill.. just wanted to sleep all day.Let me ay I've never had an allergic reaction to drugs before. On day 3 I took a pill in the am and got so dizzy I couldn't stand up. Called doc said stop taking it and gave me bactrim which I'm to scared to take after taking this crappy drug and not feeling better. So i decided to go natural and went to a health food store and got a bottle of D-mannose by now and took 3 pills 3 times a day, with sugar free cranberry juice, 1000 vitamin C and tons and tons of water. UTI was gone in a day! I made sure that I stayed away from alcohol, caffeine, soda and sugar ridden foods...I feel dumb for not resorting to the natural way first. The D-mannose is a simple sugar and has no side effects and it attaches to the bacteria on your tract walls and f F 30 2.5 days
9/1/2008
 1  UTI-pregnant I took the generic version of macrobid for 7 days twice a day. 3 days after finishing the prescription I began to get some hive on my elbows and feet. I went to see my doctor the very next day and she told me just to take Benadryl and use some anti itch cream. I have had hive for almost a week now and the are all over my body. I have never felt so horrible with any medication before. I would not recommend this medication to anyone. I can hardly handle the hive I have on my arms, legs, and stomach. I am extremly itchy and the Benadryl hardly helps. F 21 7 days
9/1/2008
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 4  Chronic Epidydimitis Non-itchy hives Helped immediately. Was given a 10 day course 14 days before my epidydemectomy. The pain was gone after the second dose (first day) and returned after the first day I was off the Macrobid M 32 10 days
8/31/2008
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 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 during pregnancy nausea, complete loss of appetite, anxiety, I have taken antibiotics my whole life, and this one made me feel horrible after just 3 100mg pills. I had lingering nausea for 3 days after I abruptly stopped it. Mind you, I was 16 weeks pregnant, and it was not morning sickness related. I felt horrible on this. I think its too strong for my system. I am going to my OBGYN to get Keflex. F 30 1.5 days
7/23/2008
 1  UTI After the last day of taking my prescribed seven-day dose, I got a bad case of the hives. Various parts of my body (arms, thighs, back, stomach) itched at various times -- and this lasted for a full three weeks! It was really worrisome and annoying, and my doctor assured me that it could not be related to this drug. Only after googling "macrobid" and "hives" and coming across this site, am I certain that I'm truly allergic. I wouldn't recommend this drug to anyone! F 31 7 days
7/19/2008
 1  Urinary Tract Infection Tight chest. The worst heartburn I've ever had. The heartburn I had was so bad that I felt it through to my back. Thought I was having a heart attack. F 39 1 days
7/17/2008
 1  UTI fever, chills, weakness, malaise, loss of appetite This drug produced side effects that were absolutely horrifying. I have never had close to a similar experience with anything else. AVOID THIS MEDICATION AT ALL COSTS. F 24 1 days
7/17/2008
 1  Prevent UTI Within 45 min of taking one 100mg pill I became very hot. Started to sweat. I laid down because I was feeling so awful. Then the stomach pains began. Severe. Started vomiting shortly after. Also became itchy on hands and scalp. Violent ab pain which led to the runs. It was like my body just rejected the pill totally and it was getting rid of it. I knew I was having an allergic reaction and managed to get a benadryl down. That helped the itching to subside. Eventually my body got rid of it and now I just feel like I have been hit by a truck! Won't/can't ever take this antibiotic again. Will ask for a different one. Always have benadryl in your house! I think it saved my life! F 37 1 days
7/16/2008
 3  UTI None I experienced no side effects after taking this drug, and I am sensitive to sulfa drugs (had a bad reaction to the Bactrim which was first prescribed). I would give it a higher rating, but unfortunately I am having to take a second round of antibiotic (different one) as the Macrobid did not completely eliminate the infection. 7 days
7/13/2008
 1  UTI 1st pill caused chest pains; second pill caused joint pain to the point where I could barely walk. I stopped taking the drug after the second pill. The day after I stopped taking the medicine, I started to have a dry cough. The doctor prescribed doxycycline as a replacement and I had a different reaction to that. Thankfully, they think the infection is gone, so I don't have to try a third antibiotic. I am still dealing with the chest pain almost a week later and contemplating going back to the doctor to ensure that my lungs will heal. F 34 1 days
7/10/2008
 4  UTI The first dose I took casued slight nausea and made me a little groggy. I'm on my third day of a seven day course of generic Macrobid. It has helped my UTI so far. I am definitely experiencing a lot less pain and burning. Hopefully by the end it will be totally gone. F 23 3 days
7/9/2008
 4  UTI Fatigue at times. I read the ratings here and was *terrified* to take this medicine. After paying over $20 for the generic version and my doc's office saying it was the least expensive antibiotic for UTI (I have reactions to sulfas), I had little choice. I followed the instructions to eat and/or drink milk before every dose. I highly recommend this. I saw a suggestion here to drink a full glass of water with every dose. I highly recommend this. I always have a half cup or full cup of yogurt (with the active cultures!) when taking a dose of an antibiotic. I highly recommend this -- not just to try to prevent yeast infections but also to try to maintain the proper intestinal flora. I strongly recommend doing the above when taking macrobid. F 33 5 days
7/3/2008
 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
 1  bladder infection cold sweats, fatigue, general weariness and weakness, severe leg cramps, feeling of dehydration, diarrhea, headaches, excessive thirst and chills This was perscibed to me while I was 36 weeks pregnant. At no time was I informed that it wasn't reccomended in the last month of pregnancy until AFTER I started. I am taking 100mg's twice a day. I found if I don't eat with it I become extreamly nausious and dizzy. I constantly feel hot and break out into cold sweats even in an air conditioned enviroment. I'm also drinking large amounts of water but it I'm constantly thirsty. I was told that if the infection hasn't cleared up by my next appointment I would be perscribed another round however at that time I will be 37 weeks and in concern for my baby's saftey have to refuse. I'm allergic to the cillian group so I know my options are limited but the risk of giving my unborn child a blood disorder is too great a risk to take. F 26 7 days
6/30/2008
 1  UTI Instruction to take with food seemed to lessen abdominal cramping , but after finishing entire seven day dose, experienced rash of arms, chest area and entire face, muscle cramping of legs and arms, low grade fever, no appetite and lethargy. I was told this drug did not have sulfa, since I have an allergy to this drug, but now after reading these posts , I wonder that it may cause similar problems for those who do have an allergy to sulfa.I never take this drug again. F 57 7 days
6/30/2008
 1  UTI 3days after I finish the 7-days dose, my hands and feet hurt, swelling, itching. and all my skin is itching. I had a fever, I vomit. The itching is killing me. when I came back to my doctor to tell her this, she said it's not because of the f.. medication. Hopefully I found this website, and I know what's really cause my problem F 27 7 days
6/27/2008

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