Microbid

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urinary tract antibiotic ## my 84 yr old mother in law was prescribed microbid for uti. she has hbp and diabetes and is taking meds for those and for thyroid. just read blurp about microbid only if you have no other conditions. should she be on this? ## That is actually something that is entirely up to her doctor, if she has regular appointments so her conditions are being regularly monitored, they might have decided that the benefits to her outweigh the risks of taking the medication.

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My mom is allergic to sulfa, she also cannot eat peas and eggs. Recently the dr gave her microbid and she reacted as if she had sulfa, yet the doctor said the medication does not contain sulfa. Is this medication a sulphite, meaning does it have other chemicals that can make someone who is allergic to sulfa react in the same allergic way? Any information provided would be appreciated. ## Hello, Jake! How is your mom doing? You're actually talking about 3 different substances. Sulfur, which is in eggs and peas, sulfa, which is used to make some medications and sulfites. Most people are not allergic to all 3, since they aren't the same. What type of reaction did she have to this medication? It is not a sulfa drug, but as an antibiotic, it can cause some side effects, such as nause...

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I already have diarrhea dur to previous c diificile infection . My doctor has prescribed microbid which I not very keen o take. Since I feel it will worsen my situation. What should I do? ## Hello, Jam! How are you? Diarrhea can be a side effect of antibiotics, along with nausea, dizziness, headache and non-allergic skin rash, as listed by the FDA. However, C. Difficile can be deadly, if you let it continue untreated. Your doctor would not have prescribed it, if they though there was a dangerous risk to you. How long will you be taking it?

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I was told that this drug microbide 50 mg can cause lung damage. Is that true? ## Based on my research, Nitrofurantoin has been known to cause Pulmonary toxicity (damage to the lungs) with regular use. It's something that can be acute or very serious, so I'd use caution if you're planning on taking this medication for any extended period of time. More specific details on signs and symptoms relating to this toxicity, can be viewed in the link below: consultantlive.com/respiratory-tract-diseases/content/article/10162/1580860 You can learn more about this drug on the page for Nitrofurantoin Details I hope this helps!

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I have been on this drug for less than a week and I have terrible pain in my joints, my fingers, my knees, etc. Could this be a side effect from the drug? ## I have been taking the drug for three days and my joints are killing me, alonng with sleepiness. ## I took this about four weeks ago and still have horrible pain in joints (knees, fingers, toes) ... wondered how long it took for your side effects to subside. ## I have 2.5 days left in my RX of Microbid (7 day course) . As of yesterday, I have had moderate achiness in both knees (they ache REALLY bad). I am 43 yr old female and past injuries and no arthritis in knees. I am relating this to this medication (Microbid) Thank goodness I have a desk job; however, when I do walk even short distances or up stairs my knees hurt. By the end ...

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Took macro I'd about 1 month ago for UTI. 100mg for 10 days. My mouth started hurting. Went to doctor and he gave me something for thrush. Finished antibiotics but on last day still was hirtyioso they put me on amoxicillin. Never had back pain and neck pain so bad in my life. Went back to doctor 4 weeks later and back still hurting bad Across my neck and shoulders. But UTI came back. Put me back on macrobid and back, neck, shoulder, mouth and tongue is killing me. He also put me on predinsolone for inflammation. After two days I quit taking the microbid My mouth feels better. The steroids is helping my back pain. I think the microbid is causing all my pain. ## It is hard to say, it can cause some body aches/pains as a side effect, according to FDA reports. You may also experience na...

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