Nitrofurantoin for Bladder Infection User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• August 1, 2010

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "My mother, grandmother and I all get frequent urinary tract infections. I felt a terrible one coming and took Macrobid. The discomfort was almost immediately gone. I took it with 2 pieces of toast and had no side effects whatsoever and I am the type of person that usually does."

• Lauren
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2018

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Omg...I have been so sick since I started this medicine. I have been lying in bed for two days straight with a headache, fever, chills, sweats, throwing up, can't eat anything. I am a mother of two and I literally don't know what I'm going to do if this doesn't go away..there dad goes back to work tomorrow. Ughh prey for me! Just ask your doc for something else because this is garbage."

• Jor...
• April 17, 2016

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "This medication was prescribed to me for a bladder infection. After I took the second dose I woke in the middle of the night with the worst headache I've ever had in my whole life! I literally thought I might have to go into see the doctor. After it subsided I read all the reviews I could about this medication and it side effects. It seemed as though it was starting to work for my bladder infection but the terrible side effects were not worth it. I called my doctor and they prescribed Cipro instead. It took care of my infection with no side effects."

• Dein
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2019

"The only side effect I was warned of was a possible discolouration of urine (brown). Several hours after the first dose I had the worst headache and flu-like symptoms come on suddenly, but ny day two these had subsided. Partway through day 3 I began to feel intense amounts of energy, and started feeling really anxious. This quickly developed into a host of symptoms by days 4 and 5: insomnia (waking at 1am), pounding heart (20bpm above avg resting), severe coughing episodes, and severe anxiety. Partway through day 5 I made the decision to stop the drug. I was particularly weirded out by the cardiovascular signs since this drug has the potential to cause pulmonary toxicity (potentially permanent damage too). I would consider it due diligence for a doctor to inform a patient about potential serious side effects. Of course there are far too many idiosyncrasies about this drug for a doc to remember it all... e.g., contraindications include b vitamin deficiency(!?), anemia (!?)."

• Amanda
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2019

"Prescribed this nitrofurantoin for bad cystitis with blood in my urine and took 2 doses spaced out on the first day with food (Tues) Took the morning dose on the 2nd day, again with food, but by the afternoon I was unbearably nauseous. Started vomiting Wed afternoon and evening and had a temperature. Couldn't even sit up because I felt so sick. The doctor came out to me and told me to stop taking the tablets as I was getting side effects, which he said affect a lot of people. He tested my urine and the infection had cleared up already. Wed evening I had loose stools and all day yesterday (Thursday) I was pooing water. Friday morning now and I've passed about 10 water poos already. Three days of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea after only 3 tablets of this stuff. I'll report back when it ends. Still feeling awful right now."

• Patty
• April 15, 2018

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I'm 13 weeks pregnant and got my first UTI I have a medication phobia so I tried to cure it on my own big mistake after many break downs I finally took the first pill within 8 hours of taking it I was feeling so much better I'm on day 3 and all my UTI symptoms are gone I have not had one side effect yet to this medicine I wish I would have taken it sooner instead of suffering for a week I have multiple mediation allergies so to find one I can take was a miracle"

• Autumn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2018

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I normally get all the bad side effects you can get with medications so I was very hesitant to try this. I have been on it for several days now and the only side effect I have encountered is extreme drowsiness following each dose. I have been able to sleep when I get tired, so this has not been an issue. In fact it’s been nice after suffering sleep deprivation with intense UTI symptoms. Within 6 hours after taking my first dose I saw significant improvement in symptoms, and after 2 doses, felt pretty much back to normal. I have had many UTI's in the past and this is the best med I’ve ever had. I’m truly in love!! If you haven’t tried it, I’d recommend at least giving it a chance!"

• Sandi...
• September 10, 2015

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I was prescribed this medicine for a bladder infection and would never recommend anyone to take it. Obviously it depends on your body type but I usually have a high tolerance. I'm needing to head to the doctors now because I've been experiencing painful headaches everyday, sharp stomach aches, muscle pain, chills (hot to brutally cold:fever type symptoms), tingling, light headed, nauseous, eye aches, my urine went from neon green to dark brown, and as gross as it is, I haven't been able to take a proper poo but every time I pass gas on the toilet watery diarrhea like stuff comes out and I've seen some blood when I whipped. This medicine definitely didn't go well with me and is a painful experience!"

• Be ca...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 24, 2017

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "After having six UTIs in about 5 months, my urogyn put me on 100 mg. of Macrobid (one every night). After ten solid months of it, I spent 2-1/2 days in the hospital: thought I was having a heart attack! Turned out it was a pulmonary problem. Heavy pressure in the chest, shortness of breath and tingling around the lips. Going back and researching Macrobid, I found out that indeed, long term usage can cause pulmonary problems. I do think if works for short term usage."

• Anicka
• October 20, 2016

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "The first time I used this medication it was great. Just now I was prescribed Macrobid again. It took care of the bladder infection symptoms in two days. Next day fever was l04, headache, Fever high only one day. nausea, fatigue, high pulse (100), stomach pain, neck pain. muscle pain, lack of appetite. Stopped taking this med after 8 days and will never take it again."

• CGano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2019

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "For everyone that think the drug doesn’t work, make sure you have had a urine culture done! It is not for all bacteria. Because I had an indwelling catheter, & signs of a UTI, the dr had me give a urine sample, but it takes 72 hours for the cultures to grow. Then he put me on Macrobid twice a day. By the time the culture got back, they realized that it was not going to work on the type of bacteria that I had (group b strep). So I was switched to Keflex. When I was done with that, I was put back on Macrobid to prevent an infection, because I am now catheterizing intermittently. So, make sure you are getting cultures done before blaming the doctor or the drug on not working well for you. Also, Azo (Pyrideum) can be bought over the counter to help with bladder spasms and pain. As for side effects, I have had an incident of dizziness and low blood pressure and racing pulse, but I am not sure if that could have just been attributed to the infection and the fact that I was post operative."

• SuzeR
• November 21, 2015

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I have been on macrobid twice for bladder infections. It cleared them up, but the side effects knocked me off my feet for days. Fever of 101 - 102 and flu-like achiness and wicked headaches or the entire time I was on the medication. The first time I took it the doctor said I must have had the flu too. The second time I called him after three days and had him switch me to another antibiotic."

• Anonymous
• August 14, 2010

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Took for a bladder infection. Felt better after a day or so, but got extremely nauseated, even taking it with a snack. It also makes me so tired, all I want to do is sleep. I have stopped taking it and it feels like I am getting the same symptoms back. I am allergic to sulfa drugs, and this is what Doctor gave me. "

• 816Lucy
• August 14, 2016

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Was prescribed this antibiotic for a bladder infection at emergency care Dr. said there were few side effects when I asked -was hesitant to take it because im very sensitive to Antibiotics but was assured this was the best medicine for me with the least side effects Wrong! By day 2 I was totally lethargic feeling very irritable and running a low-grade fever on and off. Thought temp was from bladder infection. Finished 6 day course went to my doctor for a urine recheck & since my culture appeared clean was told I could stop day earlier. Two days off the medicine and I'm still feeling like crap extremely tired and lethargic with a low-grade fever or of 100.5 feel like I have a minor case of the flu but since reading other articles I believe it's from the antibiotic never again will I take this"

• Tracy
• May 17, 2009

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I have a urinary tract infection and was prescribed this medication along with phenazo, which takes the burn out of urination. They warned me that Macrobid might cause slight stomach upset but I threw up four times in a row last night and feel nauseous all the time (regardless of how much I eat). I had a UTI a few years ago and was prescribed a pill that caused no stomach upset. Why are they prescribing macrobid now?"

• Good...
• January 10, 2016

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Macrobid has always helped me I have had many bladder infections..I am amazed how many people do not know of the miracle the medication Pyridium is to release bladder pain also I don't know why doctors don't recommend it...but please do know pyridium will not cure but mask the infraction release pain in about 20 min worked for me as needed for over 30 years. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2020

"I took one nitrofurantoin tablet as soon as I collected from pharmacy, a few hours later I felt the pain from my bladder infection has eased off which was brilliant. Then later that evening I took another tablet about 2 hours after I started to feel achey and my muscles started to hurt. The next morning I was lifeless couldn’t get up out of bed all day. I took the morning tablet and it knock me out for most of the day, achey, fluey, I got shivery, burning up the worst fevers ever, couldn’t even touch my body it hurt that much. Sleep helps it, I've been drinking water as much as I can, I have 3 more tablets to take let’s hope it clears up for good."

• Amy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

"DO NOT TAKE THESE !! I've always suffered with UTI’s and never had problems with any antibiotics in the past, took the first one on a Friday around 7pm by 8pm I couldn't move off the toilet, the pain in my stomach was unreal. I spoke to the doctors and they said finish the dose which I have this morning and boy am I regretting it. I've cold shivers, freezing hands and feet pain just about everywhere !! I'd genuinely rather have the UTI 10 times over then these antibiotics so I'd advise either do not take them or if you start to feel a bit funny after 1 don't take any more"

• Mucca
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2020

"Wow I got so sick by the second dose. I had a fever of 102 and extreme nausea for hours. I felt so weird on it I thought it was the end of me. Figured I had a bad flu and stayed in bed for two days! Aye yai yai"

• juju
• August 24, 2019

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I have taken Macrobid, at least twice, in the past to treat my UTI’s {it had been 10+ years though}. FF >> 4 days into a 5 day script... I started to feel itchy, within 6 hours I broke out in terrible hives. I changed nothing else. Macrobid was the ONLY difference. Yes, my UTI seemed gone but I had to deal with hives for almost a solid week. I went to an allergist and while there’s no way to prove it was the Macrobid, he said with 99% certainty, that the antibiotic was the culprit. He also told me that the hives could last and reappear {after my course of steroids} for weeks. :( Here I sit 5 weeks later... with another UTI, about to take Bactrim and I’m petrified. Who knows if it really ever even cleared up 100% from before? Like mentioned.... I did take this a couple times before a long time ago (I tried to think back to remember if I was itchy or anything - but can’t remember) I will never take Macrobid again."

• Anonymous
• October 9, 2009

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "This drug makes me very drowsy, headache, backache, severe nausea even when taken with food. The pain after urination is still there after 4 days on the drug. The only positive thing so far is that I have not gotten a yeast infevtion which was common with other uriniary tract infection drugs."

• Maralem
• June 9, 2011

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "It is a very effective antibiotic, but you really have to take it with a food. It has relieved all the symptoms of my urinary tract infection, but it gives me heart pains and on third day of taking it, I started feeling faint like and thought I almost was going to pass out. I immediately went and bought a Gatorade drink and the electrolytes in the drink helped me feel better. Had to stop taking it. "

• Anonymous
• August 30, 2012

"I started taking nitrofurantoin today for a bladder infection first and only pill at about 1pm, felt fine till about 6pm and started feeling extremely tired to the point I could hardly stay awake. Then came the horrible nausea (thanks for Zofran) along with, dizziness, chills, shortness of breath, headache, stuffy nose and not feeling well in general."

• gglu
• March 3, 2012

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) "I have been on this medication for 4 days now for ongoing bladder infection, only side effect so far is that I feel very nervy in the mornings until I get enough food into me to counteract it. Also went out last night and had one glass of wine and my whole face, neck and chest went bright red for at least half an hour and felt very hot."

• Eano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2019

"I was put on a 3 day course of nitrofurantoin in April and only managed to take 3 of the 6 pills due to vomiting and feeling like I had the flu. I was put on this again recently for 7 days and spent most of the time out of work due to nitrofurantoin side effects, banging migraine on the first day and after that came the excruciating stomach pains, nausea and vomiting, extreme weakness and fatigue, cold sweats and general malaise. I did manage to fight through the 7 days - the side effects became less manageable as the days went by though. I congratulate anyone who gets through a weeks course and is still able to go to work, as this is the second time I've been off of work due to this medication."