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Macrobid

Macrobid



USES: Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections.


 
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Macrobid

Uses
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections.
Notes
  • This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
  • Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
  • A different medication may be necessary in those cases.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


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Macrobid
Macrobid
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin)
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin)
Antibiotics: Generic Macrobid
Antibiotics: Generic Macrobid

How To Use
  • Take with food or milk twice daily or as directed by your doctor.
  • Swallow whole for maximum effect.
  • Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
  • Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
  • Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
  • Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Side Effects
  • May cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, dizziness and headache during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
  • May cause urine to turn yellow-brown in color.
  • This is not a cause for concern and will disappear when the drug is stopped.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop unusual weakness, tingling of the hands or feet, chills, muscle aches, cough or yellowing of the eyes/skin.
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, fever or trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history including allergies (drug allergies), kidney, liver or lung diseases; nerve disorders (peripheral neuropathy), anemia, diabetes or eye problems (optic neuritis).
  • Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
  • Avoid use of this drug in infants less than 1 month old.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug.
  • Avoid use at term (38 to 42 weeks of pregnancy) and during labor and delivery.
  • This drug is excreted into breast milk and a decision must be made to either discontinue the use of this drug or to stop breast-feeding.
  • Consult your doctor.

Missed Dose
  • Take the missed dose as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
  • If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially of probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin) and magnesium trisilicate-containing antacids.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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User Medicine Opinions for Macrobid
Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 29
Location: Sarasota Fl
Time Taken: 7 days days

Reason: UTI Date: 12 June 2009
Side Effects
Hives after the last day which was day 7, dizziness and drowsiness.

Additional Thoughts
taken 3 times now for a uti, first time got fever/flu, last 2 times got hives. Would not recommend this drug to anyone

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 35
Location: MI
Time Taken: 6 days

Reason: UTI Date: 6 April 2009
Side Effects
no problems whatsoever

Additional Thoughts


Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 24
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Time Taken: 2 days

Reason: UTI Date: 9 February 2009
Side Effects
Numbness of right hand, drowsiness, scared to drive..have to drive slow, hallucinations, nausea

Additional Thoughts
Not a good medication to take. Never been allergic to any medication. I only took 3 pills. I just found this site and might have to seek medical attention. I feel like i'm about to die. Started taking medicine friday (2 pills) and saturday (1). Did not complete process because I felt like something was not right. I am still having side affects of pill. I advise all to ask for something else if doctor tries to prescribe Macrobid or Nitrofur.... It will make you feel crazy or go through depression even death!!!! This Medication needs to be pulled off shelves from pharmacies all over!!!!

Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 47
Location: Texas
Time Taken: 5.5 days

Reason: bacteria in urine Date: 16 November 2008
Side Effects
Sudden and extreme depression; diarreah, severe itching on bottoms of feet, backs of legs, buttocks, arms, chest, palms of hands and head; hives; swollen lips; swollen eye; tightness in throat, chest and stomach.

Additional Thoughts
What I experienced on this medication was both frightening and extremely uncomfortable. I have never had any allergic reaction as bad as this and will stay away from this medication at all costs!

Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 70
Location: Ohio
Time Taken: 1 days

Reason: Suspected UTI - Urine specimen revealed high white blood cells Date: 7 May 2008
Side Effects
After taking for 1 day (2 pills), the next morning I could not get out of bed because of extreme weakness, coughing similar to bronchitis (lungs were clear the day before), chills & fever, unable to eat or any normal functions. Primary care physician instructed me to go to ER where they said I could not possibly be having allergic reactions (because I did not have hives). My lower back pains were worse than before I went to the primary care physician. I was treated with Cipro in IVs and given prescription for Cipro. I will never take Macrobid again!

Additional Thoughts
I experienced the same symptoms 4 months previously, not suspecting adverse reactions to Macrobid at the time (only took 2 pills then also). Ended up in the ER, and given prescription for Avelox.

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