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60 y.o. F
Nitrofur Monohy CP 100 mg..
(generic for Macrobid)
1 taken 2x/day
fot UTI.
Took same medication for UTI Dec 2007

Saw family physician 3-27-09 in A.M.
Urinalysis/culture was neg.
sample has been sent to lab for further evaluation.

Return visit appt 3-31-09
He is out of town for week end.

2 MACROBID Caps were taken on day 1.

Liquid cap Ibuprophen @ 3:30 A.M.
for headache.

Awakened 6:00A.M. 3/28/09
to urinate/bm.
Experienced nausea..attempted vomiting...non-productive..sweating..chills
Very close to fainting(1st experience in lifetime)

Temp. 97.7
BP 84/56 HR 61 @ 6:15 A.M.

BP 78/54 HR 60 @ 6:30 A.M.

BP 81/52 HR 83 @ 10:50 A.M.

BP 95/69 HR 94 @ 12:30 P.M.

Temp 99.4 @ 12:30 P.M.

Normal BP is usually in range of
95-105 Systolic over 60-70 diastolic.
HR usually in range of 60- 70 bpm.

Normal Temp range 97.5-97.7.

Could this drop in normal BP and increase in HR be related to or be a side effect of the Nitrofur Monohy CP ??
There are no UTI symptoms now but there are abd pains in non specific areas.
At this time, pt is resting comfortably and not experiencing the fainty feelings as described.

Will go local Urgent care if not better...

Medication for UTI not taken as yet 3-28-09.
Ibuprophen for H/A at 1:30P.M.

Can find no info on Internet describing reactions or side effect as described.
Phamacist that filled prescription described chills/fever as only side effect mentioned that has been experienced.

Appetite is fair.

Other daily prescribed drugs are taken....will list them if needed.

Taken off maint dose antibiotic for cystitis 1 1/2 weeks ago.

Thanks
T

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Since this site is not medical professionals, we cannot possibly say for sure. It is possible or may be due to something totally unrelated. You really should be asking the doctor these questions.

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