Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection User Reviews (Page 2)

• Flowerq
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2020

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I’m 20 and get a lot of UTI's. I’ve taken just about every antibiotic there is. This is one of the milder ones. The bad smelling pee and burning went away after my second dose. I’m on my 4th day. I take this for 5 days. Gives me bad insomnia, but yet I’m super sleepy. Not the best feeling in the world but it’s worth it to clear the infection. UTI's can become dangerous if left untreated."

• No...
• November 14, 2013

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "First time I took Macrobid for UTI, after a few days I developed flu-like symptoms, fever, aches and pains, heart racing, bronchial congestion. After the infection came back, I took it again and only one dose brought back all the side effects and more. I went online to see if I was alone and I am one of many with this reaction and worse. Thank God for the Internet."

• Sheila
• February 29, 2020

" I am usually a light weight with most medications, so when I was given Nitrofurantoin I was nervous. I ate something small before taking it, to my surprise after the first pill I was feeling relief from the pressure and burning from the UTI. It has made my a little drowsy but that it is. I’m on day 5, I would take this again. Everyone different. I have high blood pressure and anxiety, both were not effected."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2019

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I get UTI's all the time. I’ve taken Bactrim and cipro and both give me terrible headaches and just make me feel terrible. I was super anxious to take Macrobid because of all the negative reviews but it worked good and gave me no side effects. I will never take a different antibiotic for a uti ever again."

• kelel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2017

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "My dr wanted to give me Cipro or Bactrim but since I have a pill complex, I asked for something smaller. He prescribed Macrobid and I came to this site to apparently scare myself before taking it. Well I'm here to tell you that this antibiotic was GREAT! As someone who has colitis and constant headaches, both triggered by virtually anything, neither were affected by this drug. I experienced zero side effects. I took 100mg twice a day for 5 days. I would take 1 capsule right after breakfast and 1 capsule right after dinner so it was always accompanying a meal. 5 days later, urine culture came back negative. This worked great for me! I didn't start feeling pain relief til day 4 though. Hang in there and take with meals."

• Jwcki
• October 2, 2019

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "NEVER again. I thought I was going to die. I was prescribed this drug for a UTI. 2 tabs a day for 3 days. 2 tablets in I was in so much pain in every inch of my body I couldn't walk. I felt like I had a pain in my chest every time I needed to take a breath and my headache was the worst I'd ever experienced. My vision was blurry and I was constantly thirsty despite being hydrated. I felt queazy and my skin was so sore to touch I couldn't even pull on my trousers. I know everybody is different but after checking about others users experience there is obviously a huge issue with side effects and this medication. I thought if I did manage to sleep I'd never wake up again. I tried pain meds but nothing touched this. I phoned my doctor and was told to stop taking them My experience was so horrendous I'm frightened to take anything else again. I'm hoping that once it's out my system I'll feel better but 4 days on I still feel some effects."

• ATano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2020

"Prescribed nitrofurantoin as a seven day course for UTI. Was careful to take with food, and expected maybe some nausea. OMG what a horror story. I can't believe this drug is legal. Started with mild nausea and indigestion. Got worse with each dose and each day. Vomiting, diarrhoea, head spinning, pounding headache. Felt so ill I thought I had COVID-19. Yes it's dealt with the UTI but I currently (end day 4) feel like I'm dying. Am speaking to pharmacist tomorrow begging to be allowed to stop this awful medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2017

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Very good experience with some minor side effects.....minor and worth having rather than being in the hospital with a kidney infection! I read some of the reviews on here. I have health anxiety and a bit of hypochondria and I am afraid to take medications. I was hesitant to take this one as well after reading the reviews. Only side effects I felt was some mild diarrhea, headache, some muscle aches, fatigue, mild pelvic and side pain and chills (which could have been from the UTI rather than a side effect of the medication). Please take the bad reviews with a grain of salt. Everyone responds differently to medications and my experience was good with this. Don't take UTI's lightly as they can lead into more serious problems."

• Dandy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 30, 2015

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I have been prone to UTIs for years. I have been put on every antibiotic under the sun. For me, this is the antibiotic I would choose every time because it works and has minimal side effects. The only side effect I have experienced is a headache. I will take a headache any day over horrible bladder infection pain. Also, this antibiotic helps to clear up the infection within the first day of use, which is a plus for me so I am not in pain as long. (I have taken Cipro, which made me throw up and cry, Bactrim, didn't clear up my infection, and Monurol which made me very sick as well.) It is important to remember to make a 'pill sandwich' with this antibiotic. You eat a full meal, take the pill, and then eat some snacks after the pill."

• MN2
• July 21, 2014

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "It worked really well to clear up my urinary tract infection, and within a day I had no symptoms; however, I was so tired while I was taking this! I also would get a feeling of nausea quite often and occasionally would make me vomit. I took it on a full stomach, but still got the feelings of nausea and fatigue."

• Mariemc
• May 6, 2015

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Taking Macroboid has saved my life! I have been prone to UTIs since I was sexually active and have had bladder infections by whole life. I have tried everything from Cipro (makes my feet swollen) to Bactrum (doesn't cure) amongst many others. I was very surprised by the other reviews so felt the need to write one because it has been the best medication to help prevent me from getting another UTI- as long as I take food with it, I am fine."

• KriCro
• October 25, 2019

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "This medication made me feel horrible. I had a UTI and was prescribed this Macrobid. I took one dose. Within about 15-30 minutes I felt so miserable. It worsened as the day went on. I felt anxious, dizzy, nauseous, my face tingled, and I couldn't concentrate. And the worst part was it was long acting, so it took quite some time to feel normal. I will never take this again."

• Flash
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2020

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I took this for a UTI. I found relief the next day. The only side effects I experienced were: dark brown urine, nausea, and upset stomach. It was very annoying to have to deal with especially after being at the hospital and enduring horrible pain from the UTI itself. I try to avoid taking this but I am glad I have it if I ever desperately need it."

• Amber...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2020

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) "Macrodantin was an utter disaster. Felt that I was getting better then suddenly I had a raging upper urinary tract infection. Fever, nausea, vomiting, terrible pain. I had to be hospitalised with IV antibiotics. This drug is dangerous and should not be used as it gives a false sense of security."

• Lily
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2017

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Please don't be scared to take this medication. I read the reviews and was horrified, but honestly the drug was very tolerable. I went through 2 other medications for UTI before I was prescribed this one. First it was Bactrim, which a few hours after taking 3rd dose I got hives. Second was Ciprofloxacin Hcl 500mg and I ended up with tendinitis in both legs. Thirdly is Macrobid 100mg 2x a day for 7 days. My advice is to take it with a full meal. Only side effects I get is slight drowsiness, and nausea close to the 12 hours mark of my next dose. Eat large meals before taking Macrobid and then snack throughout the day and drink lots of fluids. You'll be ok."

• Anonymous
• April 12, 2017

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Before your freak out thinking that you're gonna have the worst experience ever on this drug, don't! Most people who have good experiences don't come to these sites and write reviews, it's always the bad ones! I have terrible health anxiety and I'm sensitive to lots of drugs. I also had C diff 3 months ago (cured by at home Fecal Microbiota Transplantation) so taking an antibiotic again was pretty scary for me. The side effects I got were a slight headache and nausea for a couple hours after each pill, some gas but no other digestive issues (thank goodness!!!). I was feeling better on the 4th day and have one more day to go. Take it with bread to make it easier on your stomach."

• Padlock
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2020

"Macrobid was prescribed by the Practice Nurse for UTI more specifically for a kidney infection. 100mg twice daily. I took one tablet and within 1 hour I was fighting to breath suffering severe rigours and a temp of 40degs. I was turning blue around the mouth, neck and chest. I was unable to speak but fortunately had read the contra indications and was able to point to them to my wife. An ambulance was called and arrive some 30 mins later. During this time I vomited twice and the breathing difficulties continued as did the rigours. Paramedics decided that I needed to be hospitalised. I was admitted to the Covid 19 ward as I was displaying at least 2 symptoms. Hospital team were brilliant , released at 4 am, not Covid! Appropriately medicine prescribed. Scary!"

• JLMQ
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2019

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "As other people have said, this is also my first time leaving a review for any prescribed medicine. I went to my UK doctor as I was having flare up symptoms of a UTI. I was prescribed Macrobid (6 capsuled to be taken over 3 days). I am pretty annoyed I didn't read these reviews before I took the first dose because I probably wouldn't have bothered, or I would have stopped taking it immediately and not continued thinking I just had a flu type bug! I haven't had the dizziness other people have described but that is probably because I haven't left my bed for 3 days!! I have had vomiting, headache, the worst aches and pains in my back and legs and generally feeling like I am dying! I am so angry about it as I have had to cancel some seriously important meetings thinking it was just an unfortunate illness and now I think it's this poison. Not happy!!!!"

• Kbjoh...
• August 25, 2014

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I react and have side effects to almost everything I take. I'm allergic to Bactrim and doxycycline and Cipro is awful for me. No vomiting or flu symptoms everyone keeps talking about. Sometimes I get hot flashes (I'm 24) and an upset stomach but that's the worst of it."

• Aloui...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2021

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I thought it was the end of me. Macrobid is one of the worst experiences I have ever had. I could hardly walk, I was short of breath, I felt confused and weak and had bright red cheeks. I think they should be removed from sale. My friend had also had UTI a few weeks before and told me how poorly she had felt when taking the antibiotics. I rang her to see what they were called, and yes they were Macrobid. How can these be allowed to be prescribed to the general public, it's shocking. I only took them for 1 day, was frightened to take any more"

• Tiff
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2019

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I've never done a review but wanted to on it because of so many bad reviews. The macrobid is working great, no side effects that I’ve noticed from the meds. But before starting the meds I did have a severe UTI with severe pain in my stomach and back as well as nausea, dizziness, cramps, muscle weakness, headache and flu like symptoms all from the UTI infection. I felt like death. Which has all subsided since taking this medicine. I’ve read a lot of bad reviews but I think everyone fails to realize that UTI and bladder infections cause a lot of symptoms plus everyone reacts differently. I would take this again!"

• DDano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 23, 2019

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I did not read any reviews before taking this and had no idea what was happening to me. Thought I had lyme disease. The muscle pain and headache, and dry eye sockets - I realize felt like very severe dehydration - despite drinking a lot. People who say we are over-reacting just got lucky. If you have things to do - don't take it. Can't get out of bed. And I am usually a work horse. I am working anyway - with headaches, eye strain, and general flu symptoms."

• Polly...
• November 22, 2013

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I am currently taking Macrobid for a urinary tract infection. I've been taking it twice a day for going on 4 days now. I was very very leery of this medication, because when I was pregnant 4 years ago, it was prescribed to me for a UTI. I took it and was really ill. I felt like I had the flu...weak, chills, nausea, horrible headaches. My doctor gave it to me and I was scared to take it, but with my last UTI the Cipro didn't knock it out. I'm happy to report that this time, I am doing fine on it. No side effects, but the UTI symptoms are pretty much gone. Make sure you take this ON A FULL STOMACH! Not with a glass of milk, not with a snack, not BEFORE eating...a full stomach!"

• Anti...
• August 2, 2019

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I was prescribed a 7-day course of Macrobid for a UTI. The first four days I felt fine and my UTI symptoms improved. Day 5 I suddenly began to experience headache, racing heart, and severe anxiety. Day 6 was even worse, I felt jittery and confused. I did't connect it to the Macrobid at first because I'd experienced no side effects the first four days. I felt like I was going crazy and was afraid to drive. At that time I thought maybe my symptoms were due to my blood pressure, even though I'd never had those issues in the past. Finally it dawned on me that it could be side effects from the Macrobid so I searched the internet and found several forums where people had commented and had the same issues I did. I did not finish my last two doses of Macrobid. I've been off the medication for six days now....my symptoms have lessened greatly, although I'm still having episodes of anxiety here and there but to a much lesser degree. I will NEVER take this medication again."

• Anonymous
• May 15, 2020

"On day 3 of nitrofurantoin and don't feel well at all. Was awake all night, heart is beating faster than normal, night and day sweats, tingling in arm and leg, anxiety, shaking in hands, dizziness, and no appetite. Very nervous as I have never felt this way. First and only time I will be taking this drug. Calling the DR today to see what can be done. I would not use this again."