Nitrofurantoin for Urinary Tract Infection User Reviews (Page 4)

• Happy...
• May 24, 2015

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Rx paperwork does not say Take with Food even tho it is very important to do so. My UTI symptoms were gone after taking the first pill. I only have to take it for 3 days but I am experiencing some side effects. I feel achy and very sleepy. Just have no energy in general. I had diarrhea after the first dose but not terrible. I just don't want to get out of bed. I still rated this med a 10 because it did take away my UTI symptoms almost immediately. Just remember to eat a full meal before each dose and it makes all the difference in the side effects. Two pills to go, I can do this."

• Mlmlm...
• August 31, 2017

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Prescribed this after recurrent UTI. I am very prone to them and if you are too try to listen to your body and know your triggers. I know it sucks to not be able to drink soda, or having to jump up after sex to pee but it's well worth it in the long run. Macrobid like sulpha and cipro make me feel uneasy but there's no getting around that but I would rather feel a little uneasy then peeing what feels like fire and sitting on the toilet for hours crying thinking how unfair it is to be born with a short urethra. I'm shocked how many people would rather have a UTI than the uneasiness of an antibiotic. Not for me. Obviously my symptoms of painful urinating makes it so worth just a little tummy ache to feel better. Take with food. Take all reviews with a grain of salt."

• Studad
• March 31, 2016

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Took 2 pills...... TWO PILLS!! Spent 3 hours in the ER with rapid heartbeats (over 100), chest tightness, anxiousness and the shakes. Hospital did an array of tests and told me to stop taking...... No sheet. Now the bad news..... Other doctor told me it can take up to a week to get drug out of system...... My advice..... Take one and wait a day or so to see how body responds...... In my case this pill was garbage and dangerous..... I have never had a reaction to a medicine like this...... Stay away from this antibiotic....."

• Punky...
• January 24, 2017

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "After reading all of the horrible reviews on this site I was terrified to take Macrobid. I waited two days hoping that the symptoms would clear and I wouldn't have to take this "awful poison." Everything I read talked about flu'like symptoms and high fevers..Scary stuff. I finally gave in and took my first dose around 9:00am. By around 1:00pm I had a bit of a headache which was mostly controlled with Advil. Same side effect with the second and third dose. By day three I was side effect free and nearly symptom free too. I would take this again in heartbeat. Don't let the reviews scare you. Everyone reacts differently and you can't base what your experience will be off of the bad experience others had."

• Asdf
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2020

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I didn't appreciate the fact that you need to eat a proper meal or a sandwich when taking them. I had half a banana with the first dose and throughout the day I thought I felt so sick. Sick 5 times, chills, sweats, stiffness, dizzyness, tiredness and many other things. I called the surgery as I thought I might be allergic to them but they told me I hadn't eaten enough. Relief!!!"

• Angie...
• September 11, 2013

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I've never had a reaction to any antibiotics, but this one brought me to the ER. After 24 hours I began feeling flu like symptoms, 48 hours later I had symptoms of bronchitis, after 4 days I was covered in hives. I had assumed that I picked up a virus from the clinic when I went in for the urinary tract infection, so I didn't correlate all my symptoms to reactions from the Macrobid. When I broke out into hives, I finally realized something was going on. After a visit to the ER and steroids, I'm feeling better. It's been 24 hours off the Macrobid, and I can breathe again, flu symptoms gone, and I have my energy back. That was a rough 6 days in bed."

• chris...
• July 23, 2014

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I am 11 wks pregnant and after my first OB/GYN appointment they called me with results that I had urinary tract infection. I was shocked because I didn't have any symptoms other than pressure by my bladder which I was relating to the pregnancy. I was prescribed 100mg of Macrobid x 3 days taking 1 capsule every 12 hrs. The first night I took it a couple hours after dinner and went to sleep. BIG MISTAKE! I woke up vomiting ate a bagel right away and took second pill. I felt nauseated all day, tired, and mild headache. The remaining pills I took directly after a full meal and felt a little better. If it wasn't for the medicine only being for 3 days I don't think I could've taken it any longer. I just kept telling myself that if I don't finish it a UTI can be much more serious."

• Hano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2020

"I was showing symptoms of a UTI and went to an urgent care where I was prescribed a 5 day supply of Nitrofurantoin. Within 24 hours, in which I had taken two doses, I was experiencing a feeling of being “off.” By day 3, I began experiencing further side effects. I was experiencing fatigue, dizziness, nausea, headaches, and loss of appetite. On day 4, the dizziness and nausea had increased and there was a complete loss of appetite. I was unable to make any sudden movements without becoming extremely dizzy, nauseous, and disoriented. The only time I felt okay was when I was laying down and remaining still. I decided to stop taking the medication, which was only missing the remaining 2 doses. This medication did clear up the UTI, but I do not recommend due to its side effects."

• Anonymous
• April 28, 2015

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Prescribed macrobid for a UTI. I took my first pill last night with rice and bread, felt fine. Woke up this morning to get ready for work and had to sit down in the shower I got so nauseous. Couldn't even finish washing out my shampoo and had to lean over the toilet because I thought I would throw up. Held it in and almost passed out walking back to my bed. Slept another three hours then got up to try to make toast and got too nauseous and dizzy to even wait on the toaster. The UTI already feels much better after one pill but I have never felt so miserable, am missing work, and have called my doctor to try to get off this medication."

• Mise
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) "I felt the medication would have worked, my symptoms of UTI were easing. Unfortunately, after just 1 day of taking Macrodantin, I had the most awful sudden reaction, cough, uncontrollable shaking, chills, high temperature, body aches, and chest tightness, I didn't have enough energy to shower or leave my bed. I decided to stop and felt I was getting better from the side affects. 24 hours later, I started the medication again, after the 2nd dose, I woke up during the night with the same symptoms. I had pneumonia years ago, these symptoms felt the same. I know, I can never taken this medication again."

• Jools
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2019

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Prescribed for 7 days my first time taking them. Didn't read reviews until day 2 as I started feeling odd. I felt as though I was coming off antidepressants my anxiety levels went into overdrive. Headaches, pain in joints/muscle. It was fine day 1, but as days gone by I felt unsafe to drive but after 2 hours of taking meds it hits you. Heart races with shakes. Abdominal cramps feeling sick as well feel jittery and impending doom feeling. I have continued to finish course as my last day today ... I am so poorly that I couldn't tell you if my UTI is gone. It was a blessing off work this week as I doubt I could have gone in. Won't be using them again."

• Dano
• December 23, 2020

"In less than 1 day of starting this medication I could hardly walk. The weakness and tingles in my legs were unbelievable, especially my left leg. My trunk was weak and I had difficulty sitting up. My resting heart rate was like I was running. Even my breathing was more difficult. I experienced, Profuse Diarrhea and nausea too. Thankfully I went to my doctor right away and determined it was the medication and she stopped it immediately. I ended up in physical therapy so I could regain the ability to do simple thing like bending over and touching my toes. Before I started the medication I was in the gym 1-2 hours a day. I paced a 10min mile for Ave of 3-5 miles or I would swim 3200meters (2miles) in an hour. Then did a total body group work out. A year later I am still not back to my baseline. Please report any adverse reactions to the CDC, this effort may help save others from an experience like mine"

• Gigia...
• February 26, 2012

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I took Macrobid for 7 days, and it alleviated my urianry tract infection (very happy that). Four days after finishing the Macrobid, I started to itch all over my body from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. There's no rash present but my skin gets very sensitive and red even before I scratch (super red). Five days after taking the medication, I am experiencing tightness in my esophagus and burning; as if I had a bad case of acid reflux (I have a minor level of acid reflux). "

• Hbsue
• April 5, 2017

Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) "I was experiencing back to back UTIs for 8-9 months. After trying some alternative approaches with my doctor, considering surgery, she decided to put me on a daily low dose antibiotic; Macrodantin. It has been over three plus months and it works. I honestly am not comfortable taking a daily antiobiotic but I am far more uncomfortable having a UTI. No side effects for me."

• Anonymous
• November 15, 2011

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I had a severe reaction to this medication. Chills, very high fever, bright redness on both legs from ankles to knees and red blotches on upper legs. Also, red blotches and hives on both arms. Fatigue."

• Ogarc
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2016

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I wish I would have read these reviews before I started taking this medication! I feel soooo sick! I started to wonder if I have something really serious like cancer. I am so weak. One minute I am drenched in sweat and then I have chills so bad no amount of blankets will warm me. I can't get out of bed and I must go to work tomorrow. I am a teacher and I have parent/teacher conferences! I constantly have a fever of 101 or higher! Why would they prescribe this medication to any one. Too many people have the same terrible side effects!"

• Ceano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2019

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I experienced every single side effect in this blog. After day five I drove myself to the emergency room. My organs almost shut down. I’m at home, can’t work, and now have to see a lung specialist this week. It’s been weeks and I still feel like I’m dying. I wish the people that had no problems would list their age. And great - I’m glad it worked for you if you had no problems, but don’t ever EVER tell anyone not to be afraid to take it. Be afraid, be very afraid. This med is no joke. I’m 49 and this is the worst thing that’s ever happened to me and I’m still so sick I can barely get up or breathe and my last dose was almost 4 weeks ago"

• bebe
• March 10, 2012

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I have had a urinary tract infection since January and it is now March. First I was put on a Z-pak with no relief. Then I was put on Cipro. The test came back as if I hadn't taken anything. Now I am on nitrofurantoin and the symptoms have subsided. I have a headache and am tired but so what they will go away when I finish taking this. It worked great for me."

• moonm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2015

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I have reoccurring utis every couple months and I have taken every antibiotic. Cipro and keflex did not work for me and bactrim I had horrible side effects. Macrobid is the only one to cure my utis every time! Of course it depends on which bacteria is causing yours."

• Miche...
• October 29, 2016

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Ok gotta make a long story short.. My docter gave me bactrim for a uti and usually it works but this time it didnt. I was miserable so I went to urgent care they prescribed me macrobid 100 mg 2× daily. I read all the awful reviews and since my stomach is very sensitive and easily nausiated I immediatly was discouraged. I asked the pharmacist and she told me she had taken it and as long as you follow the instructions on the bottle that say take with food or milk I would be fine and she didnt have any symptoms. Soo I have been eating a good meal bf I take it and its been 3 days now and I woke up on the 3rd day and its like its gone and I could tell after the 1st day I was getting better. I was in pain for 6 day and this med was a blessing!!!"

• Apple...
• April 27, 2016

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Took Macrobid for five days. It caused constant nervousness/jitteriness and I could not sleep. Two days after Macrobid regime was done, my UTI started up again. So much pain and suffering for nothing. What upsets me the most is that I had told the nurse at the clinic that Cipro works for me, and she prescribed Macrobid instead! Some people are worse than useless."

• Robbie
• January 3, 2017

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "I had a UTI and my Dr. prescribed Macrobid. I'm allergic to most antibiotics and usually experience all the side effects possible so I read the reviews here and was so scared to take it that I waited a week to see if my symptoms would somehow go away on their own (they didn't). I finally said a prayer and started the Macrobid. The only side effect I had at all was a pretty good headache on days 1 and 2, which was relieved with Advil. I wish I had started sooner! Just remember that usually, the only people coming to these sites are people who have had bad reactions. My pharmacist said that she's been prescribing it for 35 years and never heard of anyone having really bad reactions to it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2017

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Worst medicine ever!!! Went to the ER & was diagnosed with a UTI so this med was prescribed! I've been in bed now 2 days straight! The headaches & body aches are just ridiculous! Not to mention I don't have an appetite but I've been throwing up off & on! This medicine made me worse than I was in the beginning! This is my first & last time taking this that's for sure!"

• JME...
• January 19, 2015

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Worked good with slight side effects (currently pregnant) frequent twitching of the left eye, and very bright yellow colored urine, dry mouth. Side effects were not severe enough to discontinue and the infection was effectively treated."

• Dh1921
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 25, 2023

Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) "Okay, I had to come back and give my review. It's been over a month and I keep forgetting. But you're reading this because like me you're afraid to take this drug and have read too many reviews that have convinced you not to take it. Well, look. I'm writing the review so I survived it. I read enough positive reviews to feel like I needed to take this medicine and help my annoying UTI. I had zero side effects, it worked quickly and relieved my symptoms fast. I'm thankful I took it and I hope you do too! I've read about Urosepsis and it sounds awful. Take the damn pill! Thanks to the reviewer that mentioned getting a McFlurry"