Hello all, first time poster here! Hoping someone can help...
I've been taking macrobid for a UTI for approx 3 days. I have also recently been experiencing itchiness on my lower legs. I thought it was just razor burn or bug bites but today i noticed what appears to be a rash. It has spread up my legs, to my upper thighs. But it's VERY light and i can't capture it in pictures. There's a reddish-blotchy tint to my skin. It's slightly itchy in some places & I find myself absent-mindedly scratching but it's not to the point where I'm constantly feeling the need to scratch. Could this be a side effect of the macrobid? The problem is that I'm unsure of when exactly i first noticed the itching & I can't find pics or a description of how a rash caused by macrobid actually presents.
TIA!
Does Macrobid cause widespread rash on legs?
Question posted by FirstQuestioner on 21 Sep 2017
Last updated on 7 July 2019 by scienceteacher55
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I had a TERRIBLE rash on legs, arms, trunk, neck, hands, and feet. In addition, I have experienced weakness in arms, legs, hands, and feet with a constant headache. I only took it for 5 days when rash broke out. I had taken a course of it about 6 months before with zero side effects. After a shot of steroids and several days of prednisone, I am slowly returning to normal. I had no idea this could affect me so miserably. I wish there was place for pictures, because it would be worth a thousand words.
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent urinary tract infections. It works by killing the bacteria that cause the infection. The most common side effect of nitrofurantoin is an upset stomach. Skin rash is also a side effect. If the rash becomes unbearable you will need to see your doctor. You will need to take something else.
For more information on side effects of Macrobid see:
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/macrobid-side-effects.html
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- Macrobid uses and safety info
- Macrobid prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Macrobid (detailed)
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