Nitrofurantoin for Bladder Infection User Reviews (Page 3)

• Kat...
• August 5, 2014

Nitrofurantoin "I took Macrobid for two days. By day three I was nauseous, dizzy, and had diarrhea. I felt weak and dizzy and almost passed out. My doctor told me to stop the medication. It turned out that my culture was normal, and I didn't need antibiotics! I am now without the meds, and I feel like I have a virus!"

• Ale...
• August 31, 2019

Nitrofurantoin "I had taken Macrobid before years ago and remember feeling very sick. I recently had such a bad infection I was desperate. Within the first dose, I was feeling so much better. I am now on dose 3 and have not had any side effects at all!"

• cal...
• July 25, 2014

Nitrofurantoin "I took this for bladder infection, and I got so sick. My body felt weak, my stomach was upset, and overall I felt like I had a bad case of the flu. My doctor said it was a side effect and gave me a different antibiotic."

• Jil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2024

Nitrofurantoin "Over the last decade, I've had about 10 UTIs treated successfully with this drug. I was really happy with it and usually experienced very few side effects. But just a few days ago, I took my first dose, and one hour later, experienced a scary allergic reaction. It started with the palms of my hands slowly becoming itchy. Then the bottoms of my feet itched. Then the itchiness became unbearable, and I was scratching frantically. My hands were red and felt as itchy as the worst mosquito bite you've ever had. Shortly after that, I noticed a rash on my neck and chest, and I felt a pain, like heartburn, inside my chest. I quickly took two antihistamines and told my husband to watch me for further signs and be ready to call an ambulance. Fortunately, the antihistamines kicked in after about an hour, and my reaction slowly subsided. Please just be aware that even if you have taken this drug successfully in the past, you can develop an allergic reaction to it at any point."

• mrs...
• June 30, 2015

Nitrofurantoin "My doctor gave me this med, 1 pill a day, twice a day for 5 days. No sex, no caffeine, drinks lots of water, and take it with food. I feel so much better, but while I was taking it, I was so tired. Thank God I was on vacation because I did not feel like doing anything or going anywhere. All I wanted to do was sleep. I am so glad those 5 days are over, I feel much better."

• Jcb...
• June 23, 2016

Nitrofurantoin "Recurring infection and two courses of different medications prior to Macrobid. It started working in 24 hours but did have a headache and a visual episode, plus a dizzy spell over the course of five days. Relief of the infection outweighs side effects."

• Hei...
• July 18, 2016

Nitrofurantoin "I'm on day 2, so I have taken 4 pills and I feel absolutely horrible nausea. I have aches all over like the flu and pains in my stomach, sharp ones. I can barely keep my head up. I am stopping them and going back to the doctor tomorrow. I have never felt so bad, also very explosive diarrhea. I'm thinking of going to the hospital. I feel as if I have been poisoned."

• Cyn...
• August 14, 2017

Nitrofurantoin "I started taking the medication, the first day was okay. The second day, I don't know what happened, but I started getting a fever, then chills, it got worse. I couldn't eat, my body hurt so bad, tossing and turning. Not to mention that I lost ALL appetite to eat, and that was yesterday! I'm awake now with still a killer headache, can't sleep. My stomach hurts, and I'm heading to the doctor because the medication just isn't for me if it's making me feel worse than when I had the bladder infection."

• Hip...
• March 1, 2019

Nitrofurantoin "I have taken several antibiotics for UTI for the past years. Bactrim does not work at all for me. I have had no side effects on Macrobid, which I have taken twice. I was never tired, nauseous, had diarrhea, or anything. No flu-like symptoms or headache. I guess it just depends on the individual. I would definitely use it again."

• Ano...
• May 6, 2015

Nitrofurantoin "First day worked fine, although will say my pee was neon... wasn't expecting that. Second day, however, tired all of the time with a killer headache that doesn't seem to go away and very cold and achy. Good that I can finally sleep after three nights of not being able to (great bank holiday that was), and pain went after the first two tablets were taken. This is the second time I've been on these, would definitely take again."

• Anonymous
• April 3, 2009

Nitrofurantoin "I hated taking this medicine. My doctor gave it to me because I'm 10 weeks pregnant, and it's a safe antibiotic, but it makes me extremely exhausted and have nausea. I didn't even know I had a urinary tract infection until the routine test came up positive, and the medicine made me feel worse."

• TRS...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2019

"This pill is awful! I just finished a 5-day prescription. The list is so long of the side effects: non-stop headache that didn’t respond to anything, chills and trembling, hot spells, stomach pain, diarrhea, foot cramps, loss of appetite, numbness in hands and feet, restless nights, moodiness, reduced vision. Although this medicine got rid of my UTI, I would never take it again or recommend it to anyone. I’m a healthy 54-year-old!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2016

Nitrofurantoin "I have a history of UTIs and kidney infections because my urethra is abnormal. However, with every UTI, I have been prescribed several different antibiotics. None that are accompanied by side effects, but every person is different. With every UTI I have had, I have always experienced headache, nausea, body aches, and fever. All went away with the UTI. When I asked my doctor, he said the antibiotics take between 48 and 72 hours to start taking effect on your body. You may be experiencing some effects of your infection."

• Anonymous
• February 25, 2009

Nitrofurantoin "Within 8 hours, I was experiencing severe chest pain and shortness of breath. I ended up in the ER with all the symptoms of a heart attack. After 7 hours of tests, it was determined that Macrobid caused an extreme allergic reaction. I've never been allergic to anything in my life, and I'm 53."

• WGD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2015

Nitrofurantoin "Haven't had a UTI in probably more than 10 years. Have recently been diagnosed with 2 in the last 3 months. Had Macrobid both times. The first time I ended up with fever and chills, but thought I was unlucky and had picked up a virus. Symptoms went away by the end of the treatment. When the UTI came back, I was given the same medication. Within 12 hours of taking the first dose, my fever and chills became so bad that I almost went to urgent care. Advil reduced the fever temporarily, but I won't take it again."

• Mot...
• July 17, 2011

Nitrofurantoin "This medicine changed my life. I used to get urinary tract infections during pregnancy, breastfeeding, after sex all the time, until a doctor prescribed putting me on this daily. Never have a urinary tract infection again while on it. No side effects for me, just pain-free pee."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2019

Nitrofurantoin "My bladder infection will not clear up with Macrobid. The 2nd round of this drug, 10 days of two 100 mg daily, and the infection is getting worse. The urine culture tests showed that it was sensitive to this drug. Not working, plus getting muscle spasms in my feet."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2020

"Horrible!! I'm lying in bed now with the worst stomach pain I have ever experienced from taking a medicine. I'm a 6-foot-1 woman, and I never get side effects. My stomach feels swollen as though it will explode at any minute, and like I have internal bleeding, and like it is on fire, and has for 3 days! I ate every time I took it. I feel feverish and sick. If I didn't Google reviews, I'd think it was the end of me. I took it for 4 days before stopping. I feel like this was prescribed to me by some sadistic and cruel nurse. I will put in my medical file that I'm allergic to a medicine, to this poison, just so I do not forget and take it again years down the road! I wish I had read reviews before taking it!"

• Ste...
• May 22, 2016

Nitrofurantoin "I took this twice a day for 5 days. Cleared my infection but made me tired, hot, and had shortness of breath the whole time. Had nausea the first two days, but that went away. Allergic to sulfa and several other drugs, so this was prescribed. While it worked, I don't think I would ask for this again."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2021

Nitrofurantoin "I am halfway through my 5-day script, and I have had minimal side effects. My UTI symptoms are improving, so I have less discomfort when I pee. I have noticed a little dizziness at times, or a bit of nausea, but nothing that stays with me."

• sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2018

Nitrofurantoin "OMG, was given this yesterday by GP for bladder infection, NEVER in my life will I take this again. Took first one, felt like I wasn't on this planet. Felt very dizzy, tightness in my chest, felt sick, tingling arms. I had to just wait it out till it was out of my system. I nearly called an ambulance, I felt so ill. Went back to GP today, told him, and got a drug I have used before. With so many negative comments about this drug, why is it still available? BE WARNED!"

• Tay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2019

Nitrofurantoin "I had a bladder infection for over a month, which in turn made its way to my kidneys. I was given antibiotics when I was in the hospital, I seemed to do okay on those. When I was released, they gave me Macrobid to clear up the remaining infection. The first few days on it were okay (probably because I was sick from the infection, so I didn’t know the difference), but towards the end, I started to experience terrible side effects. Keep in mind, I took this hydrated and after eating every time. Around the 6th night, I had nausea, stomach cramps, headache, and uncontrollable shaking so bad that I could barely get out of bed. BUT don’t let the side effects stop you from taking it. If you do take this medicine, I have found one thing that makes the side effects better: eat a muffin or some bread and drink A LOT of water with it. When I ate a muffin and took Macrobid right after, my side effects weren’t as bad."

• Amc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2019

Nitrofurantoin "I got prescribed Macrodantin before I read these reviews. I’ve been on it now for only 2 days, and I’m dying sick. However, it cleared up my bladder infection almost immediately! I have awful flu symptoms, exhausted, and no appetite at all. I’m cold all the time and just feel terrible overall. I’ve decided to come off the antibiotic because I can’t continue feeling this way. Seriously consider what this drug does to your body before taking it!"

• Njc...
• June 30, 2014

Nitrofurantoin "Took this med after the pharmacist said to take it with a small snack, I agree with those who say a full meal. I also woke up this morning and threw up, not sure what that was. Now I am sleepy and missed a day of work. Antibiotics have not had this effect on me, just hope it gets better. I am also nauseated but trying not to think about it, or I may be visiting the throne."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2015

Nitrofurantoin "This is the second time I have been prescribed this drug, and it has done nothing but prolong my pain. There has to be something better than this for UTIs, it was not a shock for me to see all of the low reviews on it."