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Also known as: Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin, Nitro Macro

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Reviews for Nitrofurantoin to treat Prevention of Bladder infection

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Review by Mssrowlett: User Rating:  
   
10

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin): Pills are very small and easy to swallow. I have no side effects from this medication. I use it to prevent serious urinary tract and bladder infections. I take it after sexual intercourse and it does prevent UTI's for me. I wouldn't want to live without this medication.

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March 27, 2008 1:49 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin): I used to get 4-5 urinary tract infections (UTI) every time I had sex, before I started taking Macrodantin. I have been on it for 5 years and I have never had another UTI. They are "the magic pills".

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June 9, 2008 4:47 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): I have used this medicine for the cure and prevention of bladder infections and have had no side effects.

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June 26, 2009 2:54 PM
Review by Splitting headache: User Rating:  
   
1.0

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): Terrible rash, headaches, body aches, profuse sweating and nausea.

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June 16, 2009 9:44 AM
Review by Anonymous:

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin): This is a miracle drug. I used to get a bladder infection every 2 weeks, until my doctor prescribed this to me for daily use. I've been taking it everyday for 2 years now and have yet to deal with a single bladder infection. Plus, there are no side effects for me. Being on this pill has made my life a lot more comfortable.

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December 12, 2009 11:20 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): This medicine is a life saver for the prevention of bladder and urinary tract infections. I used to get them all the time and they are so painful, but since I started taking Macrobid as a preventive I rarely get an infection.

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July 21, 2009 10:28 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): I suffer from recurring urinary tract infections and I take Macrobid daily, it works great for me.

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May 15, 2009 1:01 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

nitrofurantoin: One pill after sex prevents UTIs. It's been a lifesaver.

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March 17, 2008 12:55 PM
Review by embagby: User Rating:  
   
10

nitrofurantoin: I suffered for almost two years with what I thought were regularly occurring bladder infections and all that goes with them, going to our family physician for repeated treatment. Until I sought a second opinion and was told I actually had a benign condition called interstitial cystitis which mimics all the symptoms of a bladder infection. For over a year now, after being prescribed Macrobid (Nitrofuron), the condition has been completely controlled through 1 capsule every morning. No more pain, no more symptoms. Feels like a miracle in a capsule to me.

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October 9, 2008 2:09 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
5.0

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin): Be prepared for a feeling of being generally unwell, fatigued, with upset stomach.

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June 3, 2011 11:55 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
1.0

nitrofurantoin: I had a bad reaction to this drug. Seemed like the flu, but was better the next day. Didn't know until the following day that this was a reaction to this drug.

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February 11, 2009 11:53 AM
Review by Malvia4444: User Rating:  
   
2.0

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): It keeps me from bladder infections but also gives me terrible nausea.

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June 30, 2010 12:17 AM
Review by funlovin489: User Rating:  
   
1.0

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): I took Macrobid for the second time in 10 yrs told the doctor about how I am allergic to it and he said you will be fine. Took 1 tablet Tuesday night and for the next 5 hrs I was throwing up, passing out and diarrhea all at the same time. This is not for me.

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March 24, 2011 12:49 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

nitrofurantoin: I would get bladder infections at least once a month for years. After seeing several doctors and taking medicine after medicine of broad spectrum antibiotics, my bladder infections always seemed to return. I found my miracle drug, nitrofurantoin. I take one pill when I start to feel the slightest signs of a bladder infection. I have been on this pill for 4 years now and have not had a full blown infection since. I see that a daily dose of one pill works as well, I might switch to this method.

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February 9, 2010 2:05 PM
Review by DarthYemmyVader: User Rating:  
   
10

nitrofurantoin: I take this antibiotic after intercourse and I have not experienced an infection since! Highly recommend this to anyone that has recurring urinary tract infections. Be sure to eat before you take and do not take with alcohol.

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December 19, 2011 2:26 AM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

nitrofurantoin: Had UTI's for years until I started taking nitrofurantoin after the prescribed 7 days of a stronger antibiotic and ever since I have not had a UTI yet and its been working for quiet some time with no side affects

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March 17, 2010 9:26 PM
Review by Anonymous: User Rating:  
   
10

nitrofurantoin: Ever since I was a child, I have had recurring urinary tract infections that only became more frequent as I grew older. I was having 4-12 UTI's a year and was treated for 8 kidney infections, three of which required hospitalization. Nitrofurantoin has made a huge difference in my life. One 50mg pill a day and I have not had a single UTI in over 5 years.

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December 12, 2011 1:32 PM

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