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

• kri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2017

Nitrofurantoin "I was prescribed a low dose of it for prevention of UTIs, and it gave me diarrhea, which, for someone already dealing with IBS and constant UTIs, is not helpful at all. Aside from that, no side effects. Still stopped taking it, though, and was prescribed methenamine. Hope it works!"

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

"I've taken 4 antibiotics, including a sulfur 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 supposed 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 NSAIDs."

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

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!"

• Anonymous
• April 13, 2022

"I started getting UTIs more frequently than normal, even though I was following proper precautions, peeing EVERY time after sex, washing/cleansing the area, and 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 as 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, because I was going to lose it if I continued to have fire pee."

• Jac...
• 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 - diarrhea 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!"

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

"Was put on this for recurrent UTIs 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 50 mg a day for the last two weeks. It does prevent UTIs, 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."

• Sar...
• 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."

• Qiu...
• September 19, 2021

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

• The...
• October 1, 2020

"To WHY ME: So I had the same issue 13 years later that I felt helpless and alone. No one else around me had this issue. I used to drink the gallon of water. STOP DOING THAT. You’re irritating your 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."

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

"I started having recurring UTIs and my gynecologist finally referred me to a urogynecologist, did a cystoscopy, and was told I had cystitis. The doctor prescribed antibiotics - an older med, can’t recall the name of the drug, but it was too rough on my stomach. I was given nitrofurantoin to use for UTIs and prophylaxis. I have been to six urologists since that time. I was getting at least a good night's sleep. I was told by four of the six doctors that nitrofurantoin was very safe! I am currently experiencing headaches, dizziness, weakness in my legs, kidney problems, and hallucinations. This drug is 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 benefits for me are getting sleep. The side effects are horrible for me. I am on 100 mg at night."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2021

"Just a minor headache. I am on this for the 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."

• Der...
• March 1, 2019

"Went into hospital emergency for right kidney stone 14mm. On discharge from the ward. I am now on Nitrofurantoin 50mg 4 times a day. The side effects at present are in the morning I am anxious and also a bit disoriented 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, it 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 be removed sometime in the middle of March 2019. With some luck, I will be off all the antibiotics."

• Anonymous
• May 30, 2012

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!"

• Bas...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 24, 2020

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

Nitrofurantoin "I have used this medicine for the cure and prevention of bladder infections and have had no side effects."

• Anonymous
• June 3, 2011

Nitrofurantoin "Be prepared for a feeling of being generally unwell, fatigued, with upset stomach."

• Anonymous
• June 9, 2008

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'."

• Spl...
• June 16, 2009

Nitrofurantoin "Terrible rash, headaches, body aches, profuse sweating, and nausea."

• Anonymous
• May 15, 2009

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 UTIs 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."

• JMa...
• July 15, 2015

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."

• Mal...
• June 30, 2010

Nitrofurantoin "It keeps me from bladder infections, but also gives me terrible nausea."

• JOY...
• 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 recurring UTIs. The 100 mg dose is too much, with too many side effects. Less is more."

• Anonymous
• March 17, 2008

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

• Anonymous
• August 1, 2022

Nitrofurantoin "I took this Macrobid medication for several years. It stopped my frequent UTIs but gave me interstitial lung disease. My pulmonologist told me to NEVER take this drug again."