Macrobid for Bladder Infection User Reviews (Page 4)

• als...
• November 11, 2016

"I have been prescribed Macrobid 3 times in the span of a year for UTIs. The first and second time I took Macrobid, I had no side effects at all. The third time I took it, I had a 101 fever within hours of the second dose, shallow breathing and cough, and diarrhea. My fingers were tingling too. I immediately stopped taking it, and it's been not quite 2 days yet, but the fever is going away. I'm going to have to look into natural remedies for UTIs now. I admit that I thought everyone else on here was 'crazy' writing about their side effects when I had none...until it happened to me. Just because you didn't have any the first time doesn't mean you won't next time, like I did."

• wan...
• August 31, 2016

"I usually get 2 UTIs per year. I started a week ago noticing a smell to my urine and some cramping, but no pain while urinating. A few days after that, the familiar sting appeared when I would stop the flow of urine. I knew right away what was happening, so I went straight to get a culture done, and they put me on Macrobid. I started it on a Saturday morning and was able to sleep peacefully and uninterrupted by that night. It is 5 days later, and I don't feel 100%, but close to it. I have not had any negative side effects from the drug at all. The first few days, my bowel movements looked a funny color, but so far nothing as terrible as others seem to have experienced. In the past, I have also taken Cipro, and that seems to work about the same."

• ljc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2013

"I got a bladder infection and was prescribed Macrobid. Within a day of taking it, I was so sick. My body ached all over, and I had a difficult time walking. My eyesight and balance were way off. I thought I picked up a virus at the pharmacy or doctor's office. Then I started having a hard time breathing, and I was hallucinating. That went on for 3 1/2 days until the 6th day when I broke out into hives from my neck down. Then I realized it was a reaction to the antibiotic. I took a ride in an ambulance to the ER, and for the next 3 days, I had to have steroids shot into my butt, and I'm taking oral steroids also. It's been 8 days since the ER, and my lungs still hurt, and I can't take a deep breath even with the steroid inhaler. My eyes are shot also."

• Anonymous
• August 1, 2010

"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."

• Suf...
• April 23, 2017

"I was prescribed this medication after having symptoms for 1-2 days. I am not a pill taker. I was in between insurance, so I had to go see a minute clinic provider. I was told the drug was highly effective and asked if I wanted to try it. I knew Cipro worked in the past, but the prescriber seemed adamant that this med would take care of my symptoms. To no avail, I've had a horrible smell in my urine, a bout of leakage, and now on day 4, my bladder and urinary tract burn and literally feel sore and swollen. This medicine is complete crap! I would have been healed by now had I been given the medication I requested in the first place! Now I am out 200 bucks and feel horrible and wondering if I have to go through this all over again in 2 days..."

• Jor...
• April 17, 2016

"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 in to see the doctor. After it subsided, I read all the reviews I could about this medication and its 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."

• Iha...
• August 1, 2015

"I have had on and off UTIs for about a year now. I am familiar with all kinds of drugs used to treat them. In my experience, Macrobid sucks as an antibiotic. This time I was prescribed it for 10 days. I'm on day 5 and still very uncomfortable. Not to mention I have now started to get a yeast infection from this antibiotic. There goes more money. I don't get any side effects on this at all aside from neon pee. My last experience with Macrobid was much the same. I don't want to be uncomfortable for weeks, this sucks. Never getting it again."

• Aut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2018

"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 UTIs 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!"

• Mom...
• October 20, 2016

"I had a pretty terrible UTI for 10 days and counting, the burning was only getting worse. The day I was going to take a trip to the clinic was the day that I woke up with a high fever and aches and pains in both sides of my body. I haven't experienced anything like it. My brother and sister decided to drive me to the emergency in case it was an issue with my kidney. I was prescribed Macrobid 100 mg, take 1 twice a day with a meal. Lots, lots of water. I have never felt so cold and delirious in my life. I have a pounding headache, my body is so achy (neck, chest, everything), my stomach has stabbing pains in all sides and upper abdomen. Most alarming, my breathing is feeling tight, like from when I used to have asthma. The burning is gone, though."

• Ren...
• January 5, 2019

"Mild UTI, so given Macrobid twice a day for 5 days. Followed instructions to the letter. 1st 2, very slight queasiness for an hour or so. Also felt odd-kind of out of it/drowsy, but only for a few hours. Day 3 adjusted-both stomach and brain were fine. Then came the pain-pelvic, groin, and abdominal-moving around. Sharp stabs and dull throbbing waves. Then in my neck/under jaw and by ears (like stinging gland pain-if you’ve ever had the mumps, you’ll know what I mean). I finished meds and let 2 days go, hoping I’d feel better, but no-I went back to Dr and my urine tested clear. Kidney test-no pain resulting. No fever. Abdomen fine on palpating-yet all these migrating (moving) pains keep at me. I “feel” fine except for the widespread pain. I never know where it’s going to stab next. I don't know if it's something the antibiotic did, but this is very coincidental. I was in good health until this. Be careful with this medication!"

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

"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 it works for short-term usage."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2019

"Going through the reviews. Sounds like most of them are just on the wrong antibiotic. Nausea, fever, chills, etc., are also signs of a bad kidney infection. Not saying they are all like that, but some of them could be."

• Pat...
• April 15, 2018

"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 breakdowns, 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 medication allergies, so to find one I can take was a miracle."

• 1Gr...
• January 9, 2016

"I took Macrobid for two and a half days and felt sick. Plus, I'm scared of anything that poses a risk of side effects that are a mile and a half long. Macrobid made me so sick that I ended up at the ER with swollen lymph nodes, a stiff neck, nausea, a migraine that caused eye pain, vomiting, and chills. I felt poisoned. My sister wanted to stay with us because she was so worried about me. I was sick for three days in bed. Never, ever again. I'm only seeing naturopathic doctors and a Chinese medicine doctor unless it is life or death."

• Anonymous
• August 14, 2010

"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 the doctor gave me."

• Suz...
• November 21, 2015

"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 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
• October 9, 2009

"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 infection, which was common with other urinary tract infection drugs."

• i...
• December 19, 2016

"The side effects. Today I went to the doctor with symptoms of cloudy urine and frequent urination. I was diagnosed with a bladder infection, and I was prescribed Macrobid, 2x po daily for 5 days. I've taken this medication before for a UTI, and I was fine, but for some reason, I took this pill 2 hours ago and already I feel the sensation to gag every time I breathe in. This kind of nausea feels detestable. I'm so uncomfortable. I also got severe back pain and tight chest out of nowhere. I can't believe this."

• San...
• September 10, 2015

"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 doctor's now because I've been experiencing painful headaches every day, 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 wiped. This medicine definitely didn't go well with me and is a painful experience!"

• Tra...
• May 17, 2009

"I have a urinary tract infection and was prescribed this medication along with phenazopyridine, 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?"

• Ani...
• October 20, 2016

"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 104, 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."

• Mar...
• June 9, 2011

"It is a very effective antibiotic, but you really have to take it with food. It has relieved all the symptoms of my urinary tract infection, but it gives me heart pains, and on the third day of taking it, I started feeling faint, like I 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."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2018

"I had the most miserable UTI/bladder infection. I took a course of Macrobid, and my infection was gone! I try to stay away from abusing antibiotics, so it could be the reason why I had a better experience than some people. I didn’t notice any side effects, but then I am not the type of person to go out of my way to look for things that are wrong. I was so happy that I felt significantly better right away!!"

• Goo...
• January 10, 2016

"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 relieve bladder pain. Also, I don't know why doctors don't recommend it, but please do know Pyridium will not cure but mask the infection. Release pain in about 20 min worked for me as needed for over 30 years."

• Anonymous
• July 22, 2009

"I had a urinary tract infection (E. coli) and was taking Macrobid, but after a week, I was still having very discomforting symptoms. In previous UTIs, my doctors had given me Bactrim, and symptoms cleared up within days. I researched the medicine as soon as I ran out of it and found that it was more effective in preventing than in treating, and users were prone to recurring infections. I promptly called the doctors the next morning and got a prescription for Bactrim. I was fine not too long after that."