Nitrofurantoin and Fever: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Ban...
• July 5, 2016

For Prevention of Bladder infection "I was given this drug to prevent an infection because I passed a kidney stone. After taking 2 doses, I ended up in the ER and was admitted to the hospital for 3 days! I went to the ER because of a 103.1 fever along with severe shakes and disorientation, I passed out twice in the ER. I began feeling better the next day, but I had to stay the 3 days because of a rapid heartbeat. I am a very healthy 40-year-old female, but this drug really did a number on me. Will never take it again!"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2015

For Bladder Infection "I want to amend my comment below! In hindsight, I have realized that it is a kidney infection causing those symptoms, NOT the antibiotic! If it wasn't for the antibiotic, I probably would have had to go to the hospital, it was lucky I had just taken it so the shivers and fever stopped after about 12 hours. I am back on nitrofurantoin, and the pain in my back, legs, and side has almost gone. I'm all for treating a bladder infection naturally, but you have to be mindful that it does not spread to your kidneys because that can be a dangerous situation. I wonder if some of the similar experiences below were because the bladder infection had developed into a kidney infection, not because of the drugs."

• Mww...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2017

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection "I took Macrobid a few months ago for my UTI. Worked great. No side effects. This time after getting a UTI again, I was prescribed Macrobid again, but this time I'm getting all the side effects: fever, chills, body aches, fatigue, nauseated, etc. I will probably stop using it now. My UTI does feel a bit better, though."

• Sag...
• March 3, 2017

For Prevention of Bladder infection "I've taken two doses after my gallbladder surgery. The first one left my lips swollen and a bit numb. In about 1 hour, my face felt hot and looked flushed. I felt tingling in my legs. The second time I took it (which was today), after 1 hour, I felt my face really flushed again, and it was red. My chest broke out in a rash. Now I feel flu-like symptoms, and I have a slight fever. I feel aches all over. I'm calling my doctor on Monday to change antibiotics. I'm not taking this anymore."

• kia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2023

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection "Horrible reaction. I took 2 doses for a UTI and got a fever, chills, body aches, extreme headache, and pain in my chest. It hurt to breathe in like I had pneumonia, I couldn't take deep breaths. I stopped the medication, and the effects slowly wore off over the next few days. Never again."

• NoN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2016

For Prevention of Bladder infection "Effectively killed bacteria, but I had an extreme adverse reaction to the antibiotic-fever of 103.5, headache, body pains, sore red rash on calves. Adverse reaction developed after about 5 days of taking medication (the first time). Adverse reaction developed several hours after taking the first dose of medication the second time it was prescribed for me."

• Hil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2021

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection "Scary experience. I started to get very ill a few hours after starting the medication, nausea, headache, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Two days later, a GP told me I may have the flu. I went home, went to bed. So weak, low fever, chills, could not get warm, still vomiting, horrendous headache. A few days feeling the same, I noticed a rash on my body. Went to the emergency department by ambulance. The antibiotic had caused acute liver failure. I had been on day five of a seven-day course. Lucky enough, the doctor in the hospital put the connection together, and the medication was stopped. It took a few months to recover from the fatigue, especially, but I'm lucky to be alive also. Another few days at home alone, I would probably have passed out. I was delirious most days, so they were blurry and confusing. No more Macrodantin for me. Even have an emergency bracelet if I need to travel outside Ireland."

• hay...
• December 20, 2015

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection "I read the side effects before taking this medicine, which you should probably never do, but I decided to give it a try anyway. Took one dose and was fine, after the next dose, I started feeling not good. Got the chills and a slight fever, and made my already existing anxiety worse. It did, however, make the urinary symptoms subside. However, when my original urinary culture returned, no bacteria was found? Needless to say, because of the side effects, I stopped after two doses."

• Lee...
• October 8, 2017

Nitrofurantoin for Prevention of Bladder infection "Macrodantin was prescribed to me to prevent UTI. I only have to take one when needed. During one month, I got four fever attacks with chills, headaches, and muscle cramps. Very much like flu symptoms. It goes on for 2 days, then I am fine again. Eventually, I realized that it might be this medication since I took one on a Friday evening, and the next day when I woke up, I got these horrible symptoms again. I read about the side effects and realized that this might be the cause."

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

Nitrofurantoin 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."

• Car...
• May 2, 2019

Nitrofurantoin 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

Nitrofurantoin 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."

• Dcl...
• August 31, 2016

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection "Only took 3 pills - was sent to the hospital for feeling like I had the flu with intense body aching, chills, migraine, and fever. I was in so much pain I cried. I am 18 weeks pregnant. I wondered why my OB office prescribed me a different antibiotic than in the past, but I knew right away something was wrong. It left me feeling poisoned and extremely ill. It's been 2 days since my last pill, and I still have pain behind my eyes, my neck, head, and back. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS. IT'S POISON."

• blu...
• December 7, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "My profile: mid 20s, female, first time using antibiotics as an adult. Reason for using: UTI. The urgency was insane. After 3 days of chugging cranberry juice, I had enough disappointment and decided it was time to give antibiotics a go. First impressions: it works! The UTI was gone overnight. Side effects were: nausea and a low-grade fever. I also experienced tiredness, dizziness, and certain smells were weird. What helped: prebiotics like pickles, sauerkraut, etc., for the nausea, eating simple foods, and avoiding alcohol, spicy food, and caffeine, and avoiding sugar because that feeds the bacteria you’re trying to kill. Keeping well hydrated, using a hot water bottle/heated pad for comfort, and sleeping. Overall: I mean, it works, so 7/10. The side effects are manageable with the above tips, and since it’s only 5 days (in my case) for the prescribed course, it wasn’t that bad given the alternative of constantly needing to pee."

• Liz...
• May 24, 2015

For Bladder Infection "Started having symptoms of UTI, called my Dr., and they sent in an rx. I started taking it Friday morning. That evening, I didn't quite feel right. Took my second dose before bed on Friday. Saturday was the worst day of my life. I took my third dose that morning even though I was feeling pretty rough. I didn't think it was the nitrofurantoin monohyd macro (100 mg). Every joint hurt, from my ankles to my neck. I had shortness of breath, a splitting headache, and a fever. Chills that became sweats. I slept in a puddle of sweat. The sheets are soaked. My fever went from 101.5 and spiked at 102.3. I woke up on Sunday feeling much better. When I looked up the side effects on this drug, I stopped taking it."

• Tya...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2016

For Urinary Tract Infection "I took Nitrofurantoin for 2 days and had to stop. The dosage was meant to be for a week. I developed a fever, tight sore throat, dry cough, difficulty swallowing, extreme fatigue, nausea, dizziness. I also had neck pain, my skin felt sore when touched. These symptoms are continuing 5 days after I stopped taking the medication. Never again!"

• Sic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2015

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection "Had either a urinary infection or intestinal. New to Macrobid, in one day after taking the medicine, I ran a 104.7 fever, was nauseous, and hurt all over. Ran a fever off and on till I got off the med and started Cipro. Began noticing fatigue, brain fog, and constant headaches. Ten weeks later, I've been diagnosed with hypoxemia and am starting nighttime oxygen therapy. Already have RA, Sjögren's, and sarcoidosis, didn't need this drug complicating my life. Macrobid should be taken off the market!!!"

• Ind...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2019

For Urinary Tract Infection "I’m so worried. I was prescribed this drug for a UTI, but after taking my second tablet, I thought I was going to die. Chills, fever, sweats, headache, and a hacking dry cough that wouldn’t stop. I was struggling to breathe and sat with a friend rather than sleeping that night because I was so scared. Really, I should have asked for an ambulance, but I was so out of it-and couldn’t speak for coughing. I’ve been to my GP, who switched me to something else, but a week on, I still have this horrible tickly unproductive cough. I honestly think it’s damaged my lungs. I’m so worried. Reading up on nitrofurantoin, there are many, many similar cases. Please: do not take this drug. I can’t stress enough. I can’t believe it’s prescribed by the NHS. I am 54 years old, healthy (or was), and have never had an allergic reaction to anything. This was poison, and if my symptoms don’t improve, I’m seeking legal advice."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2022

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection "I have taken this medication twice for a mild UTI and had a bad experience both times. Fever, chills, body aches. I forgot which antibiotic I was given the first time. Not anymore. Never taking again. 52% reported a bad experience?"

• P E...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2023

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection "I truly don’t know where to start. I went in for a UTI. The urgent care PA gave me Macrobid. The first 2 1/2 days were great. On the 3rd day, around lunch, I felt like I had been hit by a truck. I was tired and my whole body ached. I took some Ibuprofen and thought I was doing better. That morning around 3:00 am I woke up with a 101.4 fever and chills. I had chills and fever for 36 hours after stopping the medication. I then began having MAJOR muscle aches and pain like I have never experienced before. I have been off for 8 days now and am still struggling with the awful muscle and joint pain in my legs and arms. It is the worst sensation I have experienced!! I am praying things get better soon!!"

• Lau...
• March 7, 2015

Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection "I took my first pill of Macrobid last night, and it caused nausea, and it made me exhausted. I noticed when I was nauseous, I felt better if I ate something. It's like I constantly needed something in my stomach, but I felt miserable. I also had chills, so I'm guessing I had a fever. I'm about to eat a heavy breakfast and take my next pill, hopefully, this second dose goes okay. Otherwise, my doctor is getting a phone call first thing Monday morning."

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

For Urinary Tract Infection "After taking my first tablet of Nitrofurantoin for a UTI, I began vomiting and couldn't even keep water down. After the first day, I felt so unwell and spent 2 days in bed with a fever and shaking, and my whole body was in pain. I then started with a chronic headache and a tight chest with a cough. I was utterly exhausted and felt so unwell. I've now got tingling in my fingers. I've never reacted to any antibiotic like this one and urge anyone not to take it."

• Lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2016

Nitrofurantoin for Bladder Infection "I've been having repeat bladder/kidney infections... 5 in 4 months... have no idea the cause... being sent for a kidney scan. My last lot of antibiotics (currently) were these... I got to day 4 and was hit with a high fever, uncontrollable shivering, every muscle in my body hurt, sore back and neck, and a thumping headache. Took paracetamol and ibuprofen, and within 3 hours started to feel my temperature come down. The next morning I read the side effects... OMG... I was experiencing most of them, the wheezy breathing and cough now started. Because it's a Saturday and it says to consult your doctor if you experience any side effects. I've just stopped taking them... it was really scary. From reading the other comments, I think it'll take 2 days to start to feel better."

• Ath...
• December 7, 2016

Nitrofurantoin for Bladder Infection "So I just had a breast reduction three weeks ago, and two weeks into the healing process, I got my first UTI. I consulted friends about the pain after urinating, and they suggested lots of water and cranberry juice, which didn't do much at all. A few days later, after consuming all that liquid, my kidneys started throbbing. I couldn't take it and went to the doctors. They prescribed me Macrobid. I'm currently on day three, twice a day with food. I've experienced fevers, chills, constant abdominal and kidney pains to the point of tears. The only thing that's stopped hurting is going to the washroom. I'm on this medication for four more days and hoping I recover soon. My body's under enough stress with the reduction/infection, so I'm hoping that this medication will clear the UTI up."

• b b...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2021

Nitrofurantoin for Prevention of Bladder infection "I took this drug for the first time for 1 day (2 pills). Heart pounding fast, had the chills, heavy chest, very dizzy and unsteady when standing. Had to go to bed. All night, had the worst headache I have ever had (haven't had headaches for years). Body ached, bad stomach ache, fever, had to throw up. Got no sleep. Never been sick like that. Refused to take it the next day (was prescribed 2 pills for 3 days). Awful drug - do not take. Have never had a problem with other antibiotics for urinary tract infections or prevention of."