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 | increased urge to urinate, lightheadedness, chills | I had persistent UTI symptoms, so it may have been the doctor that didn't investigate thoroughly to make a proper diagnosis, but I don't like this drug, it made my problem worse until I stopped using it after 3 days (it was prescribed for 7). | F | 24 | 3 days | 1/25/2006 | 5 | UTI | I experienced no side effects from the medication, however I was actively miscarrying at the time and could have missed some or thought it was related to the pregnancy-loss. | Cleared it up rather quickly with no side effects. | F | 20 | 3 days | 1/22/2006 | 1 | uti | side effects include: 2nd day: pain in sinus cavity and in right eye, went to bed and was up at 230am with "the runs", pains in my stomach and severe nausousness. Began to throw up about 5am and continued until about 730. Very dizzy, weak and complete body ache. Headache persisted throughout the day, no appetite and continuously back and forth to the washroom. Symptoms began to subside at about 5pm, but still feeling weak. | This is my 2nd reaction to meds for UTI. The first was to Septra in which I broke out in a head to toe body rash and was rushed to the er. The only thing positive about Macrobid was that after 2 pills it felt like my infection was gone (maybe I couldn't feel it anymore due to the side effects). | F | 26 | 2 days | 1/20/2006 | 1 | bladder infection | After approx 10 pills, I started to experience the chills & severe body aches. I thought I was coming down with the flu. The next day, the symptoms continued. I slept practically all day and could not move my body. I felt as if I was paralyzed! At night I noticed a rash on my my legs, with welts further down on my shins and ankles. The pharmacist told me an allergic reaction should have started earlier, but the nurse at the gyn said sometimes it takes time for the medicine to build up and actually cause an allergic reaction. I have never been allergic to anything, but I guess I am now allergic to Macrobid. I was relieved to see so many other people with the same side effects. | I would never take this medicine again, and I don't recommend it to anyone. | F | 5 days | 1/19/2006 | 1 | UTI in early pregnancy | The medication didn't work. Everytime I take it I'd get tired, dizzy, and very sick to my stomach. I have asthma and it made it worse I couldn't breathe at all while taking it. I took it for 5 days and my UTI didn't even heal. I have to get more antibiotics but not this one. I also got leg cramps but didn't think it was related until I saw these posts. | Terrible. DONT TAKE. CAUSES FATALITIES! Tons of bad stuff to read about this medication. | F | 22 | 5 days | 1/16/2006 | 1 | UTI | Shortness of breath cheast pain, thought i was going to die. very bad side affects! | Took total of 2 pills. | M | 27 | 2 times | 1/10/2006 | 1 | Severe UTI | I had taken 3 other antibiotics before this one and the infection kept coming back my semptoms with this drug were: Trouble breathing & pain in heart area. Went to the ER, the lousy doctor sarcasticly said "why dont you just stop taking the antibiotic then?" I said that I did and that I am having shortness of breath and heart pain one day later and he sent me home saying it was anxiety. | This medicine sucks. It really messes with your body. I will never take another medicine again without checking on here first. | F | 24 | 4 days | 1/10/2006 | 1 | UTI | severe reaction with rash, shortness of breath and rapid heart rate. Rushed to ER and given oxygen and steriods. Lungs are badly damaged. | There are too many different anti-biotics out there that could be prescribed in lieu of this "iffy" dangerous side effects drug. All of us should read the inserts that come with our prescriptions and ask questions instead of relying solely on the word of the doctors. Your pharmacist is very knowledgeable and will be helpful.... ask away! | F | 52 | 1 days | 1/8/2006 | 1 | uti during pregnancy | after completing the 7 day course, i had severe itching allover. the itching was different, it itched on one body part at a time and i brove out in bad hives. low dose benedryl did not help. had to go th ER where they put me on IV benedryl which worked for a while but itching was bad again. ER dr prescribed 50 mg benedryl four times a day and told me to gradually reduce it to 25 mg. well after a day i reduced it to 25 mg but the itching resurfaced after approx 5 hrs. i think i have to continue a higher dose of banedryl and i hope it does not last for weeksas other posts say | check if you are allergic to sulpha drugs! | F | 28 | 7 days | 12/29/2005 | 1 | UTI | I have had always had severe headaches but after starting this pill I thought I was dying. I took about 24 hours for my side effect to kick in but when they did WOW!!! High fever, chills, dizzy, nauseated, and my head hurt so bad I thought I was going to have to go to the hospital. The second and third day I was fine in the morning but when the afternoon hit my headache and fever would start coming back. I stopped taking it after day 3. I would rather have a UTI then deal with this. | Unless you want to feel like you are dying stay away from this medicine. | F | 23 | 3 days | 12/24/2005 | 2 | UTI | Heartburn, gassy, after a few days, severe hives that won't go away | The macrobid did not completely take away the UTI. I now have to take predisone to get rid of the hives, which is also making me sick | F | 30 | 10 days | 12/16/2005 | 1 | UTI | Terrible bladder pressure/pain (worse than actual UTI, but no burning), urgency, flu like symptoms, abdominal cramps, dry cough, anxiety, nauseau, loss of appetite, depression, sleeplessness, all over body itching. | I was not sure it was the drug until taking the 5th pill. I have not taken a pill in 15 hours and I see a subtle improvement in my symtoms. I have never had a reaction to any drug and will NEVER take this drug again. I had to take pyridium to relieve the symptoms of macrobid! It strangely mimicks UTI symptoms. Trust your body. | F | 25 | 3 days | 12/12/2005 | 1 | Urinary Tract infection | I am pregnant and got a UTI. Dr prescribed Macrobid. I started Thursday night and it was fine. Took again Friday morning, still OK. Friday night after the night dose, I suddenly felt flu like symptoms. Chills, fever and joint pain. Next morning, I started spotting, as it seems to be miscarriage. I still took the morning dose of Bactrim. Had sever pain in stomach, very sharp pain. I could not stand my Pj or anything on me so much I could not Breathe!! I thought those were the cramping and pain from miscarriage. I also got episodes of on and off chills... I suddenly thought of possible side effects of the MACRObid and called my sister who is a Dr, and she said to stop immediately any dose of Batrim. She said it could be fatal the next time I get one. I followed her advice and thank God, the stomach pain subsided and no breathing problems. I am stopping it and adding it to the list of allergies I have. | My Advice is to STOP immediately as soon as you suspect any type of allergy to the medication. The next dose you get could be fatal. Do not take risks! any medication can be substituted, but not our lives. They may always say Macrobid does not usually cause severe allergic reaction, but you have to listen to your body! remember VIOXX!! | F | 42 | 2 days | 12/11/2005 | 1 | UTI | Note: It says there Bactrim but I meant Macrobid. | F | 42 | 2 days | 12/11/2005 | 5 | UTI | No problems at all. | I read these comments before I started taking this medication, and was kind of reluctant to start. Thankfully, I experienced nothing like the effects posted here, and it resolved the UTI. | F | 53 | 7 days | 12/5/2005 | 2 | UTI | I had just gotten my appetite back after having been on Avelox for 8 days (which also caused me fainting and dehydration) for a sinus infection - then I had to take Macrobid for a UTI. Approximately 1 hour after taking the Macrobid, I got a headachey, flu-like feeling and lost my appetite again. After the second dose, I had some pretty nasty nausea and discolored urine. | I don't understand how my UTI has no symptoms, but when I had symptoms 3 months ago, I didn't have any infection. What the? Anyway, I'm going to stop the Macrobid because I can't eat again! | F | 19 | 2 times | 12/3/2005 | 1 | UTI | Extreme headache, felt like passing out, weakness, chills, high fever, shooting pains in back and joints, nausea, difficulty breathing, tightess/pain in chest, heart palpitations. Ended up in emergency. Tests showed very high white blood cell count. | F | 37 | 1 days | 11/26/2005 | 3 | UTI | I noticed a headache about an hour after taking the first pill, not too severe, just kind of sinus-y like a cold coming on... I also felt nauseated for about 3 hours, so be sure and eat first before taking it. The nausea wore off before the second dose was due, so I could eat again. I hope it works and the UTI doesn't come back! | F | 51 | 1 days | 11/23/2005 | 1 | UTI | Severe pain and cramps buckling my legs down, pain down back and stopping in back on top of knee area. Flu like symptoms, red/ yellowing of eyes, severe headache, a step away from death. Blood in urine, made my UTI worse not better. | Wish I could rate it a zero. Syptoms are decieving and mimick other problems. I will never take this medication again. It's creepy. | F | 40 | 1 days | 11/6/2005 | 3 | UTI | Swelling of lips, hands. Slight headache. Heart palpitations. Foggy head. I'm 1/2 way through taking this drug...hope it works! | F | 43 | 3 days | 10/30/2005 |