Comparing Macrobid vs Trimethoprim

For Urinary Tract Infection: I went in to the doc for a UTI and was prescribed Cipro. However after 4 days of taking that and experiencing side effects like severe headaches and fatigue, my lab results indicated I needed to take Macrobid instead. YAY! Another antibiotic to try. If that wasn't frustrating enough, it's only day TWO of Macribid and I'm suffering. I've been having some of the worst headaches of my life, and terrible nausea. I've lost a lot of my appetite and at times feel like I need to vomit. I've also also been overly emotional, weepy, and sad. I'm so upset I have to take this for several more days, especially during the holidays. But if it gets rid of this UTI, I guess it's worth it? I don't know... I'm going to drink as much water as I can and maybe take some ginger for the nausea to see if that helps.

For Urinary Tract Infection: After being diagnosed with a UTI, I was given macrobid 100mg 2xday. The first day was fine. On the second day, I noticed a lot of stomach pain after taking each dose. On the 3rd day, I woke up with a headache, abdominal pain, and a weak and ill feeling. I called my doctor to see if i could get switched to another medication. I felt ill, foggy headed and anxious the rest of that day. I did not like this medication and won't take it again.

For Urinary Tract Infection: First of all I have had a stressful time recently but was coming out of it. Suspected UTI so GP prescribed 7 days worth of Trimethoprim. After 2 doses the panic started. Thought nothing of it. Day 2 by the evening I thought I had flu. Body aches, headache, hot flashes alternating with shivering then every pulse in my body was thumping as well as my heart so that then lead to a panic attack as my pulse was going way too fast. I feel awful today. General weakness and body aches and my head is thumping. I actually feel like stopping these tonight after 3 days as I feel awful, anxious and tonight depressed and hopeless. Yes the burning when peeing has stopped but now I'm peeing loads because of the anxiety and panic. Honestly can't 100% say Trimethoprim has caused all of it but I'm pretty sure it's caused a lot of it. Just putting this here in case anyone else is suffering the same you aren't alone. I see others have suffered similar.

For Urinary Tract Infection: This antibiotics trimethoprim is good for treating UTI’s but give awful side effects Had 3 days worth of these and although cleared up infection came with some unwanted feelings worse side effects were migraine type headaches fatigue shakes nausea and racing heart Absolutely awful wouldn’t want to take these again thank god it was only 3 days!