Macrobid and Fever: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Pan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "This is my second time taking this med for a UTI. Last time I took it, I thought the horrible stomach pain, fever, chills, aches all over, and pounding headache worse than my migraines was due to the infection because it took so long for it to clear. This time I have a milder infection, and today I started to feel better until I took this drug, and almost immediately the side effects kicked in so bad I was bedridden, again. Yesterday I wasn’t able to get out of bed all day. I woke up crying the first morning I was in so much pain. I’m going to call my doctor first thing tomorrow because this is torture, and after reading these reviews and feeling so much better today before I took it, I know it's the drug and not my infection. And the first time I took this med, I was sick for two weeks after. My doctor refused to write me a note for work because they said that 'you don’t get that sick from this type of infection.'"

• Jp7...
• December 11, 2016

For Urinary Tract Infection "My husband passed a kidney stone and was diagnosed with a UTI without being given a urine test to identify bacteria. After taking nitrofurantoin for 4 days, we went to urgent care as the chills and fever, along with headache, confusion, loss of appetite, and weakness, didn't go away. He was told to stop taking it as it was a drug to target 2 types of bacteria and given Cipro. The chills, fever, sweating, and headache haven't gone away even after stopping this medicine. We may end up in the ER if symptoms don't subside. I don't recommend this drug."

• Dot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "My experience with Macrobid was not a very good experience. On taking it first for 2 days of a 7-day course, it seemed to be working. On the third day, I experienced chills and fever, feeling sick also and having no appetite. Persevered with the antibiotic and then had to go to A & E as I noticed a rise in temperature, shivering, and feeling very unwell. Not to be recommended at all 1/10."

• Tar...
• December 24, 2017

For Urinary Tract Infection "Used for: UTI with susceptible E. coli in urine culture. Course: 100 mg 2x daily for 7 days. I saw the positive effect on the 3rd day, which is later than with other antibiotics. Always took it with food or milk. For the first 2 days, I had legit migraines. Also, had a mild fever after the very first dose. Then, the sleepiness and 'brain tension' (literally, some tension in the brain :) ) kicked in. Unfortunately, the symptoms came back 12 hours after the last dose, but I don't blame it on the drug. So, it should work for less severe cases, and the side effects are tolerable. Go for it."

• 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."

• S M...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "Well, I must say this antibiotic has been effective in treating my UTI. After two doses, my symptoms were gone. That being said, the side effects have been rough. I’ve experienced headaches, fatigue, slight fever, chills, and gastric distress. I actually feel worse than I did with just the UTI, but suppose it is worth not getting a full-blown kidney infection and all that goes with that. I’ve taken Tylenol and rested. Rested a lot! Luckily, it’s only a five-day course, and hopefully, I’ll get my energy back."

• Sus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "Doctor prescribed this drug. Never again will I take a pill without reading reviews. I suffer from COPD. I took this pill for 4 days. Slowly, my breathing got worse. Didn’t think it could be the pill. Suddenly, I felt dizzy, so I laid down for a while. I had chills, fever, a headache like nothing I’d experienced, but worst of all, I was struggling to breathe. I needed to go to the hospital but was frightened because of COVID. Drank loads of water through the night thinking I was going to die, it was so bad. The next morning, better able to breathe, my oxygen level getting higher. It took 48 hours before I got back to my old self. Just be aware of this drug."

• 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."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "I have taken 3 Macrobid pills so far for UTI. I am achy in my back and neck and have a headache. I have also had chills and maybe a slight fever. UTI is feeling better already but not liking the side effects of this medication. Trying to determine if I should call the doctor and ask for something else."

• Mjs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2022

For Urinary Tract Infection "I have been a nurse for over 20 years, have never had drug allergies. Day two on Macrobid it begins for me. I get severe body aches, 101 fever, vomiting. I have been through this twice now, not believing my own truth the first time because it is so very odd! It’s definitely the drug. You’re not crazy. I was bedridden with fever and sweating it out with doses of Advil… my bed was soaking wet. I treated the symptoms and after 48 hours after dose three (I stopped after that) I’m left with a headache but much better. It’s a side effect, I believe. The antihistamine I took didn’t seem to help… and none of this makes sense as an allergic response. I’m still shocked as I feel I’m immune to this type of thing. Haha. But my UTI seems to be gone! A lot of suffering for this one."

• 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."

• MST...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2023

For Urinary Tract Infection "Horrible side effects in senior female patient. Rash, fever, chills, nausea, fatigue. Patient went to the ER for treatment for a severe allergic reaction."

• Lil...
• January 18, 2014

For Urinary Tract Infection "I started this medication yesterday morning. I've been feeling nauseous, having chills, fevers, night sweats, and bad headaches. I'm about to take my third dose, and I'm dreading it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2016

For Bladder Infection "Fever, chills, fatigue, headache, pounding heartbeat, chest pains, and ached all over - I will never take this again!"

• hor...
• February 13, 2016

For Urinary Tract Infection "Took 1 pill, woke up with rapid heartbeat 117, chills, fever, head pressure, blood pressure high, and nausea. It's been 4 hrs, and heartbeat not back to normal. Beware, this is one bad drug."

• elm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "Macrobid got me very sick - shivering, vomiting, and fever. I am still very dizzy, 4 days in bed. Not good at all."

• Zip...
• April 16, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "Very scary bad reactions. Heart rate jumped, fever and chills. Then nausea and throwing up many times. Shortness of breath - really scary."

• Viv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "This medicine was the worst! I slept ALL day, I was constipated, fever, extreme body aches, and the worst headache of my life. I had to be rushed to the emergency room."

• Tom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "Awful, thought I was going to die, sweats, fever, tight chest, etc., confusion. Imagine a flu bug that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy, that is this awful product!!"

• Mem...
• January 8, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "I took two 100-milligram capsules and felt like death. I was extremely exhausted, had a low-grade fever, and woke up in cold sweats. I must be highly allergic to this medication."