Macrobid and Diarrhea: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "Went to the doctor for an annual checkup and apparently had a mild UTI. I’ve finished 4 days of Macrobid but am unsure whether I can tough it out on Day 5. I’ve had headaches, muscle pain, nausea, severe diarrhea, severe stomach pain, and insomnia. Not to mention I started an antidepressant on day 1 of this, and I’m PMSing, which also worsens these symptoms. I was stuck in a car for 6 hours today and 4 hours tomorrow... this medication is not compatible with driving."

• Lun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2022

For Urinary Tract Infection "Ok, so I have been struggling with UTIs for years now and have always had Macrobid prescribed. I never had an issue with it. I am 31 now, and the first couple of days I was fine as usual, but on the 5th day, so much diarrhea, nausea, and I'm so tired. This is the worst reaction I have ever had to this. IDK why my body is reacting this way after so many times being okay with this drug. Just be cautious, this can happen. I'm done. I'm not taking my last 4 pills, I'd rather go back to the doctor if my UTI returns."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2021

For Bladder Infection "I had a horrible experience with this medication! I had a UTI and took my 5 days (twice a day every 12 hours) like I was supposed to and felt fine while I was taking it. 48 hours after my last pill, I was in the ER with bleeding, stomach cramps, chills, fever, diarrhea. I was diagnosed with colitis! Never ever experienced this in my 53 years of life with antibiotics. I'm on a new antibiotic now to clear up the infection in my colon and have to make an appointment with a stomach doctor. It was one scary experience taking an antibiotic that you thought was safe! Never again."

• smi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "I am taking Macrobid for a UTI. I usually don't take this, but my doctor prescribed it this time. I have been feeling extremely tired since the last 3 days of taking it, I also have chills and diarrhea, and just not feeling good. I have never had a reaction to Bactrim or any other antibiotics before. It has to be this medication, plus my UTI is not really cleared up after 3 days of taking meds."

• Reb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "I was prescribed 100 mg of this medication, Macrobid, for UTI, and each time I take it, I feel worse off. I am either experiencing a fever or chills, and I am extremely nauseous for hours on end with a loss of appetite. I am also having symptoms of indigestion and constant diarrhea. This is an awful medication, and in the wrong hands, practitioners may be prescribing this to the wrong type of patient. I have 1 more day left to take this, and I don't think I can. It debilitates me."

• Rai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "DO NOT TAKE THIS!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS!!! After the second pill - I had diarrhea that would not stop and eventually turned into burning, watery stool. Severe stomach cramps, fever, chills, nausea, dizziness. I stopped taking Macrobid after 3 pills, but my diarrhea did not stop. I could not eat or drink anything without going to the toilet. I fainted for the first time ever while trying to get back to my bed. I went to the ER for dehydration, and the doctor prescribed Zofran. Macrobid is now on my allergy list."

• Anonymous
• March 26, 2012

For Urinary Tract Infection "I was a little fatigued and had some loose bowel movements, but I no longer cry when I pee, so I'd call that a win!"

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2015

For Urinary Tract Infection "Tried this medication several times and was not effective. UTI had only worsened. Side effect of diarrhea also."

• Anonymous
• May 21, 2011

For Bladder Infection "Abdominal cramps with diarrhea and nausea. Will tough it out this time, but if I get another infection, will definitely ask for a different antibiotic."

• Ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "Thankful that it cleared up my UTI right away, and thankful it’s over with. Will not miss constantly waking up early with my heart beating extremely fast, diarrhea, and nausea."

• Eli...
• March 1, 2009

For Bladder Infection "Macrobid caused me to have diarrhea."

• Clo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2022

For Urinary Tract Infection "This drug nearly did me in. Vomiting and stomach cramps, general malaise. Pounding headaches and diarrhea. Idk why my doc picked this, it was brutal."

• Abb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "Horrible! Constant nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, and fatigue! Never again will I take this medication."

• Bon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2021

For Bladder Infection "Did not work for me, no side effects but had diarrhea on day 1. It was a 3-day course, 2 tablets per day."