Also known as: Furadantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin, Nitro Macro
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Reviews for Nitrofurantoin to treat Urinary Tract Infection
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Review by Dani Vis:
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10
nitrofurantoin: I need to use nitrofurantoin at least once a year due to bladder infection. I was used to take Bactrim and the stomach side effects were much worse. This is a life saver, and puts me together. I had a bladder infection crisis last night, and I'm at work now, pretty all right.
Review by hello2013 (taken for less than 1 month):
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4.0
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): Doctor prescribed Macrobid for a week for urinary tract infection. It did give me some relief initially however my infection is back. I'm scheduled to see my Dr tomorrow.
nitrofurantoin: The side effects of joint pain, upper back pain, chills, digestive issues stii haunt one month after I took the medication. The side effects were horrible!
nitrofurantoin: I too suffer from frequent urinary tract infections. I am now on round 2 of this medicine. My last pill was 4 days ago and I had a re-occurance of my irritable bladder symptoms the next day. My doctor gave me 7 more days. I did feel sick in the beginning when I would take them with nausea and I felt like I had the flu. Headache is common too. I feel flushed as soon as they kick in usually. I do always take them with food and so far I am just not impressed. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): I suffer from recurring urinary tract infections and Macrobid has always worked fast and really well. I've noticed after prolonged use though my body has developed a bit of an immunity to it and doesn't work as fast anymore. Also it now gives me yeast infections so I have to try something else.
Review by polyphenol (taken for less than 1 month):
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7.0
nitrofurantoin: I am 60 and taking nitrofurantin for the first time. My urinary tract infection was totally out of control. In two days I feel a lot better not 100% I FEEL VERY TIRED, A BIT CONFUSED like I am sleepy after getting 8 hours sleep. I am avoiding exercise today. I do have asthma so my breathing is more stressed from this. I had a headache and vision problems.
Review by Bumblebees Butterfly (taken for less than 1 month):
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3.0
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): I suffered severe headaches & nausea for hours from the very first dose & every dose thereafter. I would feel faint, overheated, extremely tired; I slept with the windows open and the heat off (it's winter). 4 days of taking Macrobid, I begin to have loose stools & severe muscles aches & neck stiffness. I began to have a sore throat & a dry cough on day 2. After stopping, within 24 hours I begin to itch severely. I've been off of it for 48 hours & I still have a headache & I use Benadryl for the itching. I was given Levaquin in 1 dose, then Macrobid 100 mg 2X a day for 10 days by the ER doctor. But my primary doctor thought it was an overkill and should have used just the Levaquin.
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): Day 2 I wondered why my feet were stinging and burning when I got ready to go to bed. Now I notice they are stinging again. I guess three days is enough for me.
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): I'm having an allergic reaction to this right now. I thought I was coming down with the flu but it has to be this medication. I took my last pill two hours ago and waiting for it to get out of my system.
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Review by Anonymous (taken for less than 1 month):
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1.0
nitrofurantoin: I have had regular urinary tract infections in the past but had a few years without them. I then started feeling the onset on Friday morning and by Friday evening it was full blown. I went to the doctor and was prescribed Nitrofurantoin. To start with I didn't notice the symptoms as they merged with the pain from the urinary tract infections and were quite mild but with each dose I am feeling worse and worse. I have the chills, sweating, headaches, disorientation and constant waves of nausea. The doctor warned me that my pee would be discoloured and that was it. I am considering coming off these pills only 2 days in to a 7 day cycle as for me the side effects are almost worse than the UTI.
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Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin): Macrodantin also known as nitrofurantoin is really good medication for UTI. I was struggling with UTI long time. I tried Cefalexin and it didn't work for me. I did try Augmentin as I never had problem with this one and it's really strong but I started to vomit after 2 hours of taking the pill. Macrodantin can be good choice for people with sensitive stomach. I had no side effects.
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Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): I have been using Macrobid for a couple of years now. I am allergic to all other medications and therefore this is all I have to work with. It works well, doesn't always work for me. Sometimes I have to take a second week of it. I often feel the same way as others. Headache if I haven't drank enough water, upset stomach if I hadn't ate enough food when taking the pill. It does make me tired as well. I try to eat well when I am on this medication to help with the energy level since I am allergic to caffeine and can't take that path. I think that if you make sure to take the pill with lots of food like they recommend, the nausea isn't that bad. Also, drinking more water then your ever use to, will help with the headaches.
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nitrofurantoin: Nitrofurantoin cleared up my urinary tract infection in one day; but, the side effects were horrendous. I took it for only two days; called my doctor because of the side effects and stopped taking it. I experienced severe reflux, abdominal pain, nausea, extreme headaches and inability to sleep and depression.
Review by Anonymous (taken for less than 1 month):
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3.0
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): Right after taking Macrobid for my urinary tract infection I started feeling sick and really tired. When I went to lay down I had vomiting. Macrobid works but the side effects are terrible.
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Review by Anonymous (taken for less than 1 month):
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8.0
nitrofurantoin: I am on day 3 of this medicine, urine culture showed growth of staph. So far, no side effects for me. It's already helped alleviate my symptoms, so I am hopeful that it will make it all go away by day 7.
Review by Anonymous (taken for less than 1 month):
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7.0
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): I'm 36 hours in on this medicine and experiencing pretty bad headaches. Of course it is the weekend and I can't really do anything until Monday. I still feel a slight twinge when I urinate. This is my first time on this medication. I'm hopeful that when I wake up tomorrow morning I will have more of an improvement.
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Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): Have taken this medication twice- started feeing unwell after 4 days the first time around, the second time thought I had flu as well as urinary tract infection, last pill of the day taken at supper time, by bedtime feeling ill and then by midnight very ill, delirious, nausea, chills, rapid heart beat. Went to Doctor and told to discontinue medication.
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Review by Anonymous (taken for less than 1 month):
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2.0
nitrofurantoin: I stopped taking this medicine mid course as I experienced severe pains in my head which radiated down my neck. My head felt numb and its the oddest feeling I have ever felt. I felt disoriented, confused and extremely agitated. I felt nauseated and generally ill. I also suffered problems breathing which felt like my airway was obstructed.
Review by Anonymous (taken for less than 1 month):
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9.0
nitrofurantoin: I was terrified to take this antibiotic because of the terrible reactions I read about but I was PERFECTLY fine when and after taking it. Worked great!
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): This medicine worked really well. It did take about 3 days to kick in and make me feel 100% better though. Took it as directed and did not have any problems. I did have nausea about 8 hours after taking the pill but I would eat something and the nausea would go away. Make sure to drink lots of fluids in order to get rid of the infection and continue to drink lots of fluids to prevent the infection! Took medication twice daily for seven days.
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Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): I absolutely love this medication. Works really fast, I didn't leave me with any side effects, and makes me feel better within a few hours! I will never take another medication for a urinary tract infection again besides this one!
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Macrobid (nitrofurantoin): My doctor has prescribed me Macrobid because I frequently suffer from urinary tract infections and, combined with a 44oz cranberry juice, I feel better same day.
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