Macrobid for Urinary Tract Infection User Reviews (Page 3)

• solie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2013

"I took this medication for 2 days and I'm calling the doctor this morning. I will not be taking the next pill. I feel worse than before, as if I have the flu. I cannot sleep, and I'm sweating hot and cold. I have headaches and feel nauseous even after taking the pill with food. This isn't for me at all."

• mered
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2012

"I have taken this medication twice. I started feeling unwell after 4 days the first time around. The second time, I thought I had the flu as well as a urinary tract infection. The last pill of the day was taken at supper time. By bedtime, I was feeling ill, and then by midnight I felt very ill, delirious, with nausea, chills, and a rapid heartbeat. I went to the doctor and was told to discontinue the medication."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2021

"So this is my 3rd time on these tablets this year first two times was for a UTI this time for a kidney infection. The first two times no side effects at all. This time I’m on day 4 of taking these and I feel dreadful dry mouth stomach ache/cramps/pain diarrhoea and this morning I woke up and felt like I had flu, with fever, chills and severe aches and pains from the stomach down. I’m going to have to continue taking them due to having a kidney infection I did ring my doctors but they refused to change my antibiotics. This is just my experience everyone is different but I definitely wouldn’t take these again and I can normally take any tablets and have no side effects."

• Marie
• December 19, 2018

"Please don’t take Macrobid! I just got out of the hospital after taking a full dose for a UTI. I started itching in my head on Friday, by Sunday morning, I had a severe rash, and my joints and muscles hurt so bad my legs gave out on me, and then I started having shortness of breath and chest pains. Went to the UTC where I got the prescription, and they had me rushed to the ER. I was having a heart attack. They gave me an epinephrine pen. I ended up staying in the hospital and did have a heart attack, but because I did not have blocked arteries, it was not a major one, but this drug caused some cells to die in my heart, and now I have to go to a cardiologist to find out what is next for me. Please, please be careful taking this drug."

• nique
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2014

"This is my second time on Macrobid, both times given during pregnancy. The first time it made me extremely sick, and I took it after a light snack and drank milk. I felt so bad I couldn't stomach taking the pill again. This time around, I got a urinary tract infection so bad I was having very bad pains under my ribs, so I figured the sickness from the antibiotic was better than the severe pain I was having. I started the meds four days ago and now I feel 100% better! Before every dose, I eat a COMPLETE MEAL so that my stomach is coated, and I have not had one side effect besides drowsiness, which I don't mind as much, but the pain is gone and I am back to my normal self. I am so happy the pills worked so fast and with food leave me perfectly fine."

• ABano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2019

"After just a couple doses, I am extremely tired and sleepy, and having bad dreams from which I wake up agitated and anxious. Taking Macrobid for the first time now after a horrendous UTI/bladder/kidney infection treated with Cipro left me with another Cipro-resistant infection. I am allergic to penicillins, mycins, and sulfas, so antibiotic choices are limited. I am posting just to reassure others who might have similar experiences and wonder if it is the drug, which is how I myself ended up on this webpage. I am going to stick with it and hope side effects don’t get worse, and it finally rids me of this infection and accompanying severe abdomen and back pain."

• Missx...
• November 27, 2016

"I have never posted a review, but I wanted to let people know out there that you don't have to be afraid to take this if you need to. I am one of those who always Googles medicine reviews, and I scared myself half to death with the horrible reviews on this antibiotic. So worried that I almost didn't take it. Well, I'm glad I did. It took away my UTI that was going into my kidneys, and I had absolutely no side effects. Yes, everyone is different and some people will have bad effects from it, but I am very sensitive to medications, and I had no issues whatsoever. Always be sure to take it with food and just let it do its job!"

• Anonymous
• May 8, 2012

"This medicine worked really well. It did take about 3 days to kick in and make me feel 100% better, though. I 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! I took the medication twice daily for seven days."

• GCano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2019

"I was prescribed Macrobid for a UTI. I know medications affect everyone in a different way. But this antibiotic made me so sick. I had severe headaches, nausea, and weakness. I was unable to go to work. I took the entire 7-day treatment even though it was making me feel so terrible. I thought it would be worth it if it cleared up my infection. But it didn’t clear it up! I still had the same symptoms, so I had to go back to the doctor. This time I was prescribed Cephalexin. It worked and with no side effects."

• GirlL
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2018

"Read the reviews and was so scared to even take it! But I took the medication and not a single side effect! Great medication... I’m 5’5 and 135 lbs... very prone to headaches... nothing happened. Don’t let the bad reviews scare you!"

• Katyrn
• April 30, 2017

"Had abdominal discomfort, burning sensation, and blood after urination. Urgent care diagnosed me with a UTI. They prescribed this for me, and after taking one pill, my symptoms started to subside. I have only experienced a slight headache, but no other significant side effects. My urine, however, did turn a different kind of yellow, but when looking at the packaging, this is normal and doesn't warrant concern. Great antibiotic."

• M V
• October 6, 2015

"I have been suffering on and off with UTIs for about 4 years now (my mother and grandmother are prone to them and I seem to have inherited that, unfortunately), and I mean SUFFERING. My symptoms get to the point of missing work and making trips to the ER. This past infection was the first time that I was put on Macrobid, and I have nothing more to say than that it is a miracle drug. Within 2 hours of taking the first dose, the urgency of needing to urinate had diminished tenfold. On day two now (fourth dose), and all of the pain is gone. I am on many more medications, and the fact that my doctor could find an antibiotic that wouldn't interact with anything I was currently taking (including birth control) was incredible. Will use in the future."

• Girlw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2019

"Overall this antibiotic Macrobid was good. It cleared up my infection in 3 days out of a 10 day treatment, I always ate a lot with it and took a probiotic and a yogurt right after taking it, and didn’t feel sick at all, it gave me a slight stomach ache but I could function and it was comfortable, until tonight where I am in bed with sharp abdominal pains and stomach ache, but it may be my fault cause I took it later than I usually do, otherwise it is good. Don’t be afraid to try it, I get sick on all medications and I get UTI's all the time and by far macrobid is the best."

• Anonymous
• September 3, 2011

"Cleared up my urinary tract infection quickly, but I had a severe reaction to the medication. High fever, profuse sweating, chills, blurred vision, muscle aches, skin sensitivity (it was uncomfortable to touch my skin), rash, tingling and burning in my hands and feet, racing heart, confusion. Most of these symptoms started on Day 2 of the 6 days I took it. I thought all of these symptoms, with the exception of the rash, were from the flu."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 25, 2019

"This medicine was absolutely horrible for me. I had extreme diarrhea, with nausea and vomiting every time I took it, and I had to take it 2x a day. The abdominal pain it caused, no matter how much food or water I took with it, was the sharpest pain I’ve ever felt, like 7/10 on the pain scale. I lost weight and was severely dehydrated."

• Happy...
• May 24, 2015

"Rx paperwork does not say take with food, even though it is very important to do so. My UTI symptoms were gone after taking the first pill. I only have to take it for 3 days, but I am experiencing some side effects. I feel achy and very sleepy. Just have no energy in general. I had diarrhea after the first dose, but not terrible. I just don't want to get out of bed. I still rated this med a 10 because it did take away my UTI symptoms almost immediately. Just remember to eat a full meal before each dose, and it makes all the difference in the side effects. Two pills to go, I can do this."

• Studad
• March 31, 2016

"Took 2 pills... TWO PILLS!! Spent 3 hours in the ER with rapid heartbeats (over 100), chest tightness, anxiousness, and the shakes. The hospital did an array of tests and told me to stop taking... No sheet. Now the bad news... Another doctor told me it can take up to a week to get the drug out of the system... My advice... Take one and wait a day or so to see how the body responds... In my case, this pill was garbage and dangerous... I have never had a reaction to a medicine like this... Stay away from this antibiotic..."

• Punky...
• January 24, 2017

"After reading all of the horrible reviews on this site, I was terrified to take Macrobid. I waited two days, hoping that the symptoms would clear and I wouldn't have to take this 'awful poison.' Everything I read talked about flu-like symptoms and high fevers. Scary stuff. I finally gave in and took my first dose around 9:00 a.m. By around 1:00 p.m., I had a bit of a headache, which was mostly controlled with Advil. Same side effect with the second and third doses. By day three, I was side effect-free and nearly symptom-free too. I would take this again in a heartbeat. Don't let the reviews scare you. Everyone reacts differently, and you can't base what your experience will be off of the bad experiences others had."

• Mlmlm...
• August 31, 2017

"Prescribed this after recurrent UTI. I am very prone to them, and if you are too, try to listen to your body and know your triggers. I know it sucks to not be able to drink soda or having to jump up after sex to pee, but it's well worth it in the long run. Macrobid, like sulfa and cipro, makes me feel uneasy, but there's no getting around that, I would rather feel a little uneasy than peeing what feels like fire and sitting on the toilet for hours, crying, thinking how unfair it is to be born with a short urethra. I'm shocked how many people would rather have a UTI than the uneasiness of an antibiotic. Not for me. Obviously, my symptoms of painful urinating make it so worth just a little tummy ache to feel better. Take with food. Take all reviews with a grain of salt."

• chris...
• July 23, 2014

"I am 11 wks pregnant, and after my first OB/GYN appointment, they called me with results that I had a urinary tract infection. I was shocked because I didn't have any symptoms other than pressure by my bladder, which I was relating to the pregnancy. I was prescribed 100 mg of Macrobid x 3 days, taking 1 capsule every 12 hrs. The first night I took it a couple of hours after dinner and went to sleep. BIG MISTAKE! I woke up vomiting, ate a bagel right away, and took the second pill. I felt nauseated all day, tired, and had a mild headache. The remaining pills I took directly after a full meal and felt a little better. If it wasn't for the medicine only being for 3 days, I don't think I could've taken it any longer. I just kept telling myself that if I don't finish it, a UTI can be much more serious."

• Angie...
• September 11, 2013

"I've never had a reaction to any antibiotics, but this one brought me to the ER. After 24 hours, I began feeling flu-like symptoms, 48 hours later, I had symptoms of bronchitis. After 4 days, I was covered in hives. I had assumed that I picked up a virus from the clinic when I went in for the urinary tract infection, so I didn't correlate all my symptoms to reactions from the Macrobid. When I broke out into hives, I finally realized something was going on. After a visit to the ER and steroids, I'm feeling better. It's been 24 hours off the Macrobid, and I can breathe again, flu symptoms gone, and I have my energy back. That was a rough 6 days in bed."

• Asdf
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2020

"I didn't appreciate the fact that you need to eat a proper meal or a sandwich when taking them. I had half a banana with the first dose and throughout the day I thought I felt so sick. Sick 5 times, chills, sweats, stiffness, dizzyness, tiredness and many other things. I called the surgery as I thought I might be allergic to them but they told me I hadn't eaten enough. Relief!!!"

• Anonymous
• April 28, 2015

"Prescribed Macrobid for a UTI. I took my first pill last night with rice and bread, felt fine. Woke up this morning to get ready for work and had to sit down in the shower, I got so nauseous. Couldn't even finish washing out my shampoo and had to lean over the toilet because I thought I would throw up. Held it in and almost passed out walking back to my bed. Slept another three hours, then got up to try to make toast and got too nauseous and dizzy to even wait on the toaster. The UTI already feels much better after one pill, but I have never felt so miserable, am missing work, and have called my doctor to try to get off this medication."

• Gigia...
• February 26, 2012

"I took Macrobid for 7 days, and it alleviated my urinary tract infection (very happy about that). Four days after finishing the Macrobid, I started to itch all over my body, from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. There's no rash present, but my skin gets very sensitive and red even before I scratch (super red). Five days after taking the medication, I am experiencing tightness in my esophagus and burning; as if I had a bad case of acid reflux (I have a minor level of acid reflux)."

• Jools
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2019

"Prescribed for 7 days, my first time taking them. Didn't read reviews until day 2 as I started feeling odd. I felt as though I was coming off antidepressants, my anxiety levels went into overdrive. Headaches, pain in joints/muscles. It was fine day 1, but as days went by, I felt unsafe to drive. But after 2 hours of taking meds, it hits you. Heart races with shakes. Abdominal cramps, feeling sick as well, feel jittery and impending doom feeling. I have continued to finish the course as my last day today... I am so poorly that I couldn't tell you if my UTI is gone. It was a blessing off work this week as I doubt I could have gone in. Won't be using them again."