Macrobid and Vomiting: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Am1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2015

For Bladder Infection "Prescribed Macrobid 100 mg for bladder infection. Took the first dose at 5 pm after a full meal (on the advice of my doctor who warned slight stomach irritation). Around 2 am, I woke up vomiting yellow bile, which lasted for several hours. I was shaking and sweating and couldn't even keep water down. I'm on my fourth dose and symptoms are subsiding. I feel like I'm going to vomit, have a headache, and am extremely dizzy. Please be careful when taking this, it's like a flu in pill form!"

• Har...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2020

For Urinary Tract Infection "On Macrobid for UTI, and everything is coming out of me everywhere. I was only able to eat a breakfast bar, water, and a banana yesterday. I threw up the banana after about an hour. Today I held down applesauce. Unfortunately, it’s a holiday, but I am calling my doctor in the morning."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2022

For Urinary Tract Infection "I have been on Macrobid several times before in the past, but this time was different. My body could not handle it, and it worried me. I was vomiting, achy, headaches, and just overall fatigued. I know everyone is different as well."

• Mor...
• June 30, 2017

For Urinary Tract Infection "Macrobid immediately helps get rid of my UTIs, and I am prone to very bad ones because of some preexisting conditions. Once on a trip, I happened to luckily have a spare one floating around in my toiletries that I took when I realized that I had developed a UTI, and, in spite of not having a full regime, it still got rid of it. HOWEVER, I do have an EXTREME reaction to Macrobid. It gives me the most EXCRUCIATING body pains a couple of hours after taking it. The best way that I can describe it is like acid in my veins or my nerves spasming nonstop. I vomit, cry, and can't even stand, bend, or roll over in bed without exacerbating the pain, making me nonfunctional. After about 2 hours, it goes away, but it is awful until then."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2017

For Urinary Tract Infection "Was diagnosed with a kidney infection last Friday and was prescribed Macrobid by the doctor...100 mg four times a day. I have to say the side effects aren't great... I had vomiting on the Saturday evening and banging headaches the entire time I was taking them, however, these eased with paracetamol, and the main thing is the kidney infection felt a lot, lot better after 2 days. It's not the perfect drug, but it's not horrendous."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "Earlier today, I got this for a UTI, and I have not stopped throwing up for over 12 hours. I'm fatigued, starving, sweaty, my head is pounding, and I'm miserable. I would never wish this on my worst enemy. DON'T TAKE THIS."

• Car...
• May 2, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "I took 3 doses of Macrobid for a UTI and started feeling awful a few hours after the 3rd dose. I had a fever of 101, body aches, chills, sweats, nausea, vomiting, couldn’t hold down any food. The next day, I was delirious, could barely form a sentence, so weak I couldn’t sit up. My hubby was so worried he called 911. They tested my blood to make sure the infection hadn’t gone to my kidneys — kidneys were fine. My urine was all clear. They gave me IV fluids, so I felt better. The next day, sick as a dog again. Home healthcare doc came. They ran a flu swab test — negative. They said if not better tomorrow, get admitted to the hospital for a full workup. They all told me to complete the 5-day Macrobid. I didn’t take it today because I would have thrown it up. Now that I am reading all these reviews, I am thankful I stopped!"

• Cle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "Horrible side effects! Oh my goodness. Just 2 days on this and I had to give it up. I had to hold onto the walls when walking, I was so dizzy. I also felt like I was going to pass out and vomit at the same time, and felt hot like I had a fever. Never again. The doctor then put me on cephalexin (Keflex brand), and no side effects except a little tiredness. P.S. D-mannose is amazing at preventing UTIs. Better than antibiotics. I had just stopped taking it."

• Joa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "The doctor diagnosed me with a mild UTI yesterday and prescribed Macrobid. A few hours after taking it, I felt my brain wasn't fully functioning, very slow. After that, I was beginning to feel more and more nauseous, which ended up in full-blown violent vomiting, which was continuous for hours. Now it's the next day, and I have heart palpitations, a bursting headache, extreme tiredness, still can't hold anything down. I've never been this sick from any other antibiotic, and I only took 1 dose. The doctor prescribed me different antibiotics, I couldn't continue the Macrobid with these abnormal side effects. I never write reviews but thought to share my experience this time because of the severe side effects this medicine can have. It might work great for some people, but not for me."

• NTR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "This is the worst medication I have ever taken. It was very effective in eliminating my UTI, but I had a severe adverse reaction to it. I felt extremely nauseated, couldn't eat, and vomited when I got out of bed. Then I started to have a dry cough and difficulty breathing. I also had a fever, night sweats, and chills. I was worried it was the flu or a kidney infection. I called my doctor and she told me to stop taking it, and all of my symptoms went away. I have never felt so ill while taking medication in my life. I didn't know I was allergic to it, but I'll avoid it at all costs from now on. I can't believe they give this to pregnant women."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "After taking 2 doses, I got so sick. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and extreme fatigue, and the worst brain fog in my life. I had to stop, but my doctor then said the next best thing is Cipro. Oh my goodness! Cipro is the worst. Ruptured tendons? I think no! So, it was a fight to get her to prescribe Bactrim! Sad to say doctors listen to the drug salespeople rather than reading this review space!"

• Anonymous
• August 30, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "This is the worst medicine ever. I’m currently on this medicine for the rest of my pregnancy because of my constant UTI and kidney infections. First off, it makes you extremely nauseous all day. Last night, it caused me to go into a panic attack, and I was hyperventilating so much that I barely made it to the bathroom to throw up because I was so lightheaded, with heart palpitations and the shakes. I had to pull over from taking my daughter to school because I was throwing up vigorously. Asking my doc to get off this."

• Mbo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "I went to urgent care to get medication for UTI, and the doctor prescribed Macrobid. I took the first pill around lunch and felt totally fine, and took the second after dinner. I woke up the next morning and had terrible nausea, fatigue, and diarrhea. I thought I ate something strange the night before and continued to take my medicine twice a day. The next morning, same deal: fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, and this time, vomiting. It cleared up around the afternoon. My doctor recommends taking a probiotic a few hours before or after taking an antibiotic to lessen the effects of diarrhea and nausea. MAKE SURE you eat and drink plenty of water. It has helped, however, I switched to another antibiotic. If you have a sensitive gut like mine, I would try another antibiotic!"

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "Horrible side effects. I had to go to urgent care. I asked for Cipro, usually, 5 will do. My new doctor was out of town, I will never go back. I am so weak with nausea, cramps, vomiting, headache, coughing, and sinus infection with fatigue so bad."

• Sha...
• December 5, 2016

For Urinary Tract Infection "WARNING!!! I was hospitalized after taking just two days out of the 5 prescribed of Macrobid (nitrofurantoin). I went to urgent care for a UTI, and after the 5th dose, I began to not be able to catch my breath, and my body felt tingly, and my feet felt bruised. I stopped taking the medication, and about a day later, I could barely breathe, my entire back seized up into the most excruciating pain I've ever felt in my entire life. I could not move my head without a migraine-like headache pulsating in my ears and the top of my head. 5 days later, I am still virtually bedridden, vomiting, no appetite, my body feels like a giant bruise, and my skin tingles and hurts to touch even with clothing. Tread carefully around this stuff, it's not worth the pain AT ALL."

• Ear...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "I also was extremely sick taking this medication. Ironically, it happened twice - the first time I was able to stomach the whole dose, but recently I had to stop after the second pill and switch to Bactrim, and then had zero issues. Macrobid left me fatigued, headaches, dizzy, aches, pounding heart, and I even threw up. Felt like the start of the flu, but worse! Will never take again."

• Anonymous
• January 22, 2010

For Bladder Infection "I am prone to UTIs and never had a problem with this drug before. Took my 2 doses on the first day, with what I thought was no problem, woke up on day 2 vomiting. Around 11 a.m. I tried a piece of toast and took my 3rd dose with that. I was then okay 'til about 4:30, when I was sick again. I have skipped doses 4 and 5 and am waiting to hear from the doctor about calling in a different prescription."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 23, 2018

For Urinary Tract Infection "Everything was fine until the 3rd day of my 5-day trial on Macrobid. I experienced severe nausea and was very close to vomiting. My body was aching so bad I couldn’t move. Thankfully, after the 3 days, my UTI did part its ways. I won’t ever touch that antibiotic again."

• Bet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "I’ve had a constant headache and nausea that is very similar to a migraine since day one of taking the Macrobid. Cold sweats and dizziness come and go just before the evening dose is due, then the cycle begins again. Dose 3 resulted in severe stomach cramps comparable to food poisoning, paired with nonstop diarrhea. Feel like vomiting but managing to keep the broth I’ve been having down. So far, it’s been a nightmare. I’d rather have a UTI and a raging yeast infection."

• Bir...
• May 26, 2021

For Bladder Infection "I was prescribed Macrobid 100 mg dose every 12 hours for 7 days. I have never been sensitive to antibiotics and can take (amoxicillin, Cipro, penicillin, Z-Pak are fine). But this antibiotic made me miserable. The morning after my first dose, I had a terrible headache that lasted the whole time I was on the drug. I had to take Motrin for the headaches. I was so nauseous I threw up several times, even when I took food with the Macrobid. By the third day, I was so weak I could barely get out of bed. The nausea was severe, I could not eat. I literally forced a piece of bread down when I took the pill. I was sleepy and confused and not even alert enough to do my work. I finally called on the 5th day to ask my doctor to prescribe me something for the horrible nausea, and he told me to stop taking the Macrobid. The only plus of this medicine was that it took my infection away, but I'd never take it again. I'm 5'3" and 125 pounds."

• gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2021

For Urinary Tract Infection "First dose: weakness, fatigue, mild nausea, headache. Second dose: weakness, fatigue, fever, moderate nausea, chills. Third dose: EXTREME nausea, vomiting, fever, weakness, chills and hot flashes, chest pain, diarrhea, literally felt like I was going to die! Finally realized it was the medicine after the third dose. More intense side effects immediately stopped when I didn’t take the next dose, but it took me three days to recover from the loss of fluids and feeling weak. My doctor switched me to a different med and felt literally no side effects. Will never be taking this ever again no matter how many UTIs I get in the future."

• Sti...
• November 26, 2017

For Urinary Tract Infection "Extreme drowsiness. Never felt quite this drowsy from taking a medication. I’m vomiting every hour or so, I feel so sick, I don’t even want to leave my bed. It seems to be working for my UTI, however, so that’s good. Maybe it’s meant to flush your system out, which is why most people puke? Who knows."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2018

For Bladder Infection "This has been the worst experience I've had with medication. Nausea, vomiting, and headaches, and I'm only 2 days in. I never want to take this again. Honestly, I would rather pay more for something that has fewer side effects."

• Ska...
• May 26, 2017

For Urinary Tract Infection "Avoid this medication at all costs! Although it may not cause side effects for some, I was one of the many unlucky ones who experienced terrible problems. I have never had a problem with any antibiotics except sulfa drugs before, but this medication left me nauseated, vomiting, dealing with chills for hours, shaking so hard I couldn't move, and with a terrible headache. I haven't taken a dose in 12 hours (with my doctor's suggestion), and the headache is just now going away. It took about 8 hours for the shaking to stop. At one point, it was so bad that I thought I was going to have to go to the ER. I was only two doses in as well. This was worse than the sulfa reaction I had!"

• Kaz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2021

For Bladder Infection "I had gone to the ER in crippling pain, I could hardly walk, my UTI was so bad. I was prescribed Macrobid, and after the first dose, I had some nausea and had vomited a couple of times due to not eating first. I started taking it right after a meal, and after the third dose, my pain was gone, my urine went back to a normal color with no terrible odor. I’m allergic to almost every antibiotic I’ve ever taken since I was little, but I had little to no reaction with this one. It was overall a good experience and would be happy to take it again if needed."