Nitrofurantoin for Prevention of Bladder infection User Reviews (Page 3)

• Thera...
• October 1, 2020

"To WHY ME : So I had the same issue 13 years later that I felt helpless alone no one else around me had this issue I used to drink the gallon of water STOP DOING THAT you’re irritating you’re urethra my UCLA gyno/urologist told me that also you’re stretching your bladder you don’t need to drink so much water which makes you feel bloated constantly uncomfortable and always feeling the urge of having a uti, needing to pee. ANTIBIOTICS are cold that’s what she described it as so if you feel pain or anything put a cold ice pack over your pants or underwear directly on your crotch :) I used to use heating pads the bottle worked better numbed my urethra ."

• Jacqs
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2020

"Started taking this nitrofurantoin for a water (bladder) infection. Felt sick, got side effects from it - diarrhoea and thrush. Cefalexin used to do the trick with no side effects for me but the GP said this is one of the antibiotics that can make your infection resistant to antibiotics sadly. So to treat an infection for one thing, lasted twice as long as I had to treat thrush as well! But at least no burning, painful water infection!"

• Sal
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2018

"I’ve taken 4 antibiotics including a sulfer drug before taking this drug for a chronic UTI. I’ve had 4 days of doses, fell asleep today and slept for hours. Then I woke up with the worst plugged ears and my tinnitus is so loud I can barely hear. I was suppose to take this drug for 4 weeks but I am stopping today and hoping my ears clear up. It’s like I’m in a tunnel and I can’t hear. It’s pretty awful and I’ve never experienced this with my ears before in my life. MY UTI has been chronic and I am hoping they have a substitute drug. There is no way I will continue on this drug. I didn’t have a reaction to 5 other antibiotics so it’s not like I’m always sensitive. BUT I do have an extreme sensitivity to all NSAID’s."

• JMk
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2019

"Was put on this for recurrent UTI's but have decided to stop taking tonight and to only take if I feel a UTI coming on, as I have had horrific mood swings, nightmares and acne since taking 50mg a day for the last two weeks. It does prevent UTI's but my side effects are too much. I'm getting married in 3 weeks and am a mess because of taking this. Also planning to get pregnant soon so will need to come off this anyway."

• sierrah
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2022

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Macrobid has fundamentally improved my life! When I started becoming sexually active, I got a UTI 1-2 times a month, and nearly got a kidney infection once. After years of constant visits to the doctor to get antibiotics, I finally asked for a preventative measure, and this has saved my life. While I've been on it, I have gotten 0 more UTIs. The only downside is that if you forget to take it, it's very noticeable. I can get UTI symptoms after a missed dose only a day or two later. DO NOT FORGET to take it! Otherwise, this medication has essentially worked perfectly for me with 0 side effects. I am beyond grateful to have gotten on preventative care and no longer have to worry about being in pain every week!"

• Sarah
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2022

"Even when taken with food, after a couple doses it screws up my stomach real bad. The stomachache is unbearable. Also, this is the only antibiotic that has given me a yeast infection. There’s no way I can stay on this treatment for at least 6 months."

• Anonymous
• April 13, 2022

"I started getting UTI’s frequently than normal, even though I was following proper precautions, peeing EVERY time after sex, washing/cleansing the area, so on. It was actually starting to deteriorate my sex drive, as every time I would have intercourse all I could think about was the fact that I was going to have a UTI after. I went to my doctor and started Macrobid, which was prescribed 1 pill with food after intercourse. Since I started this pill, I have not had a bladder infection and all I can say is that I’m severely happy and relieved that I finally found something that worked. As side effects go, I think I experienced some nausea a few times and maybe my pee has gotten darker; but besides that I have had nothing severe. Obviously everyone is different, but this pill pretty much saved my sex drive and mental stability cuz I was gonna lose it if I continued to have fire pee."

• Qiuyue
• September 19, 2021

"Just have a urinate frequently, dr gave me this antibiotic. After first dose, I felt heart pounding fast and want to throw up. After the second pill , I have all the side effect. So weak , chest pain , numbness at both arm and low blood pressure. End up stay at ER. Doctor check everything he could check. Everything is back normal. Before this medication, I am a healthy human being at age 20 . Now it has been 8 days. Still feel so weak and low blood pressure. DO NOT TAKE THIS! I already reported to FDA and hope help more people."

• Derek
• March 1, 2019

"Went into hospital emergency for right kidney stone 14mm. On discharged from the ward. I am now on Nitronfurantion 50mg 4 times a day. The side effects at present are in the morning I am anxious and also a bit disorientated and slow in making decisions, by midday gradually during the day I feel more in control. I am having some diarrhea and pain across my abdomen. At present is not as bad as the other antibiotics. If the pain across my abdomen becomes worse I have pain relief suppositories which are also for my Ureteric Stent, which does get uncomfortable. At present no other side effects at present. The Ureteric Stent and kidney stone may removed in sometime in the middle of March 2019. With some luck I will be off all the antibiotics. "

• Kathryn
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 21, 2022

"I started having recurring UTI’s and my gynecologist finally referred me to a urogyne did a cystoscopy and was told I had cystitis. The doctor prescribed antibiotics - an older med can’t recall name of drug but it was too rough on my stomach. I was given nitrofurontoin to use for UTI's and prophylaxis. I have been to six urologists since that time. I was getting at least a good nights sleep. I was told by four of the six drs nitrofurontoin was very safe! I am currently experiencing headaches, dizziness, weakness in my legs, kidney problem and hallucinations. This drug is a awful and I have to find something else before it finishes me. Elmiron has side effects too and lawsuits. I tried D mannose and it didn’t do a thing. I have no life with Covid out there and really with this terrible drug. I do not want my bladder stretched with DMSO it doesn’t last long anyway. So the benefit for me are getting sleep. The side effects are horrible for me. I am on 100mg at night"

• Sheeeb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2021

"Just a minor headache. I am on this for Prevention of UTI after surgery and was blessed with a catheter for a week which was awful. But I’m allergic to Augmentin so I was given this. I had some headaches but ibuprofen helped with that. Thankfully nothing seemed to happen besides that. Just finished days ago and didn’t get a UTI so there’s that. Taken with and without food."

• Game...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 17, 2024

"I had recurrent UTIs - more so than most thanks to a bladder surgery I had at 2 years old. After numerous trips to the doctor and urgent care over the years, my doctor put me on this to use after intercourse. It’s been over a decade and it has served me well. Sometimes it upsets my stomach, gives me diarrhea at times but not often. It is worth it to me as I can’t take sulfa. I sometimes use D-mannose as well (more recently). I saw someone complain here in the reviews that those reviews this works for were discounting those that have had issues. I doubt that is the case. I am pretty sure we were asked to give our experience and not comment on others' experience. I can only give my experience and hope it helps. After all, you need a doctor to get this prescription and they will help determine what’s best for you. I truly wish it worked for everyone."

• Anonymous
• May 30, 2012

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) "I had 8 urinary tract infections in one year. Since being on one tablet at bedtime I've had none. And no side effects. Amazing!"

• Bastet
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 24, 2020

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I have been on Macrobid every other day since 1997 and I have not had a bladder infection for 23 years. It was a life saver for me as I would get bladder infections monthly. No ill side effects."

• Anonymous
• June 26, 2009

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I have used this medicine for the cure and prevention of bladder infections and have had no side effects."

• Anonymous
• June 3, 2011

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) "Be prepared for a feeling of being generally unwell, fatigued, with upset stomach."

• Anonymous
• June 9, 2008

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) "I used to get 4-5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) every time I had sex before I started taking Macrodantin. I have been on it for 5 years, and I have never had another UTI. They are 'the magic pills'."

• Split...
• June 16, 2009

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Terrible rash, headaches, body aches, profuse sweating, and nausea."

• Anonymous
• May 15, 2009

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I suffer from recurring urinary tract infections and I take Macrobid daily, it works great for me."

• Zig...
• January 1, 2017

"I used to have many UTI's a year, but no more with this drug. I have taken it every day for 4 years and have never had a side-effect. Sorry for those who do."

• JMarieM
• July 15, 2015

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Works well, no side effects. But make sure you TAKE IT WITH FOOD!! I did not for one of my doses and ended up with stomach cramps and nausea"

• Malvia
• June 30, 2010

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "It keeps me from bladder infections but also gives me terrible nausea."

• Anonymous
• March 17, 2008

"One pill after sex prevents UTIs. It's been a lifesaver."

• JOYLL
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 20, 2018

"I take 50 mg nitrofurantoin at intercourse with a small meal which works like a charm to prevent reoccurring UTIs. The 100 mg dose is too much with too many side effects. Less is more."

• Jayne
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2017

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) "I take it every night to prevent reoccurring UTI's but it gives me gas and diarrhea that is embarrassing when out in public."