Nitrofurantoin 100mg

IM ON THE SAME 100MG AND USUALLY WILL BE FEELING SLIGHTLY BETTER AFTER THE FIRST DOSAGE, WHICH WAS SUN.TODAY IS MONDAY ONMY LAST DOSAGE FOR TODAY INSTEAD IM FEELING WORSE! MY LOWER ABDOMEN ACHES I FEEL BLOATED, HEADACHES, NAUSEA, PASSING GAS LIKE CRAZY!! JOINTS ACHING, IM DEFINITELY GOING TO SEE MY DOCTOR! ! BECAUSE IT IS THIS MEDICATION!!!! ## Hello, Alicia! How are you doing? I'm very sorry that you were feeling so miserable. What did your doctor say about it? Regardless of how many times you've taken a medication, your body does change with time, so it's always possible to suddenly have new side effects from it, or a bad reaction. ## I DID GO SEE HER, SHE SAID AB THE SAME AS YOU, JUST CONTINUE TAKING MY MEDS AND IN DUE TIME THE SIDE EFFECTS SHOULD GO AWAY, THANKS FOR THE ...

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YELLOW & BROWN ## The actual name of the medication is Nitrofurantoin, the BID just means that you're supposed to take it twice a day. It is an antibiotic that's most commonly used to treat UTIs and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. Are there any questions or comments?

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i will be taking theses pills for 14 days ,just want to know is it safe, if u are 16 weeks pregnancy, my emercency room doctor prescribe this medicine. ## Have you discussed it with your regular doctor, or OBGyn? Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections, such as UTIs, but it is not known to cause problems during pregnancy and, in reality, it would be much more risk to your baby to let an infection continue out of control. It may, however, cause some side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more:

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MAYLAN 3422 ## That is correct, this is 100mgs of the antibiotic Nitrofurantoin, used to treat various types of infections. BID means it is supposed to be taken twice daily. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Do you have any questions? ## I'm pregnant for 5 weeks. If I take prenatal vitamins Prefera OB one and Macrobid 100mg (Nitrofur 100mg bid cap) together in a day but different times.Is it ok? Please help me answer my question! Thank you.

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Should I feel better after taking 3days of nitrofurantoin mono Mac? ## Hello, Denise! How are you? Yes, the general rule with antibiotics is that if if they are working, there should be no worsening of the infection after a full 24 hours of taking them and you should see improvement after 3 full days of taking it. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-alelrgic skin rash and diarrhea. If you're not seeing any improvement, you should return to your doctor, you may need to try a different antibiotic. Is there anything else I can help with?

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im 25 weeks pregant and i have been taking this medicine for my whole pregancy i have recently found out that my daughter has a lot of problems. which include transposition of the great arteries, holes in her left and right aorta's, an enlarged brain, and her spleen never formed. i have no health problems on my side of the family and my boyfriend doesn't either except for a hole he had an his heart wen he was young. i heard that the nitrofurantoin mono mac 100mg caps can cause women to have miscariages and some have complations could it be because of this medicine? and it says to not take in the third trimester but my doctor i was seeing was to keep taking it my whole way through i dnt know what i should do, should i keep taking it or should i stop. i feel like my baby would be ...

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The box I have of furitex brand nitrofurantoin 100mg that has been given to me for my uti while I'm visiting Mexico doesn't say what dose to take or if it is dual release or regular... How can I tell and should I take two a day or 4? ## Hello Hannah, After doing some research I found a gov webpage that states the dosages should be only taken as prescribed by the doctor and that the dosages may vary from case to case so there is no suggested dosage. With this in mind I don't think it's a very wise decision to be making guesses or just trusting your safety to strangers on the internet. In this case I would suggest two things in the following order. First if you have the option to do so, I would recommend getting a hold of the doctor who prescribed the medication to you or ...

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Humana Prescription benefit Plan told me they will not cover this drug anymore as it is high risk for older patients. What are these risks? I have been taking 100mgs'day for about a year now due to kidney infections from kidney stones and an abcess. I take it as a precaution ( prophylactic) and have not had any problems since. ## It has been found that all of its side effects are more pronounced and common in the elderly, in addition it creates the risk of pulmonary fibrosis. In this case, it is probably best to speak to your doctor about using an alternative medication. Are there any questions or comments?

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oval pill that is black and yellow ## how many days of treating UTI with Nitrofurantoin Mono/Mac 100Mg caps? ## what are side effects of taking notrofurantoin/mono 100mg for 7 days ## Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic, it's very commonly used to treat UTIs. It should be used with caution in elderly patients, since they can be very sensitive to the side effects and may experience them to a greater degree than others. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. And the dosage is usually taken 4 times daily, for UTIs, for 7 to 10 days. Is there anything I can help with?

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I started taking this medication on Fri a week ago. I took my last pill thursday morning. the incision scar from my knee replacements are all red and inflamed. My knees feel warm. Is this a bad reaction or what is going on. ## Hello, Sivrfox! How are you? I think you need to see your doctor, as soon as possible. Though it is rare, some antibiotics can cause some tendon problems and that could be what's going on here. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. Has it improved, any? ## I also have knee replacements and suffered knee problems the day I was finishing this product. Just wondering how many others have?

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After taking this medication for three days, I did not experience any side effects except for intense headaches right after taking it. On the fourth day I woke up with extreme shortness of breath, feeling of heaviness in my chest, chills, and joint pain. I have never had this sort of reaction to an antibiotic before, or any sort of medicine for that matter, so I thought I might have the flu. I went to the doctor and tested negative for the flu and he said I may have been suffering from really bad allergies. I forgot to take both of the antibiotic pills that day and woke up the next morning feeling better. I then took two pills, one in the afternoon and one at night, and woke up the next day the same as the fourth day. Are these normal side effects for this antibiotic? Also, what about t...

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I don't have insurance but I do have an rx discount card. Does anybody know which pharmacy in Los Angeles sells Nitrofurantoin Mono/mac 100mg for the cheapest price...help....it's so expensive without insurance....i paid $44 for 14 tablets at Ralphs and need to find a cheaper price than this. ## Though it can vary some from area to area, I'm afraid that's about the average price for them right now. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. This is an antibiotic, so how long will you be taking it? Have you tried calling other pharmacies in the area? You may find it a few dollars cheaper, but I doubt there will be a significant difference. I understand what you're going through, since I don't have insurance myself and have to buy several prescriptions each month. How...

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I'm pregnant 18 weeks. Is it ok to take these pills will being pregnant? ## Hello, Ruby! How are you? Congratulations on the baby! :-) The antibiotic Nitrofurantoin is in pregnancy category B, so it's considered safe to use, up until a woman is near term or in labor (38 to 42 weeks). It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. ## oh ok thank you i was not taking my medication cuz i was worried about my kid. Now i feel better to be taking them, I appreciate it

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My Neurologist prescribed Nitrofurantoin Mono-MCR 100mg for the rest of my life ## Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic usually used in treating urinary tract infections and also against E. Coli. I'm not sure what relation an antibiotic would have to nerve problems, but there are other natural antibiotics in the form of fruits, vegetables, herbs, oils, etc; that in my opinion can be a more feasible long term approach to killing bacteria. Is there any specific reason why your Neurologist recommend an antibiotic for life? ## Hi. Can I use Nitrofuration Marco 100 mg if I'm breastfeeding a 10 day old baby? ## WHY? For what purpose? ## What does common sense tell you?

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Can the prescription Nitrofurantoin be taken for the sympthoms of earache, sore throat, headache, and skin sore to the touch? I was also chilling twelve hours ago. ## Nitrofurantoin is used to treat urinary tract infections. Nitrofurantoin is in a class of medications called antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria that cause infection. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. That said, I think it would be best to diagnose the underlying causes of your sore skin, headache, sore throat, and ear ache. In my honest opinion, a naturopathic doctor would best suit your needs for all the above symptoms and conditions. Additionally, I do see some antibiotics being prescribed for ear aches; however Nitrofurantoin is primarily used for UTI's, so you may also want...

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have not taken any but have peripheral neuropathy also very bad and hate to get worse ## Hello, Evelyn! How are you? What was it prescribed to treat? It's an antibiotic, so it's only effective against bacterial infections and won't treat the conditions you've mentioned.

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I have just taken my 1st tablet of nitrofuratoin monohyd Mac 100mg & am needing to urinate about every 5 minutes, is this normal? will my body adjust to this as this it is very uncomfortable? ## Hi, Jean! Sorry about the urination problem. However, I didn't find it listed as a side effect of this medication, not even among the rare ones that are listed. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. Have you contacted your doctor? What are you taking it to treat?

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How long does it take to work? I have a uti and the symptoms are driving me nuts! ## Hello, Michelle! How are you feeling? I am so sorry that you're miserable. Has there been any improvement, yet? There should be no worsening of your symptoms after taking it for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after taking it for 3 full days. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## what is the difference in nitrofurantion mono-mcr 100mg @nitrofurantion mcr 100mg

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I am going in for a uterus treatment and the doctor had me take a urine culture 7 days prior. Twice, the culture came back as positive and the doctor postponed the uterus treatment. I had no symptoms of the UTI. He then prescribed Nitrofurantoin 100mg once a day for a month prior to the next appointment for the procedure. Is this the right antibiotic for my situation? The dosage? Anything else I might add to rectify the positive result of the culture? ## It is appropriate and the best choice of drug. I am also on this drug everyday in the same dose of 100 mg. I take it to prevent UTIs because I get them all the time. This antibiotic only treats the urinary tract so I understand why your doctor prescribed it. Hopefully the next result you have will be negative. If anything is going to wo...

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I have been put on this antibiotic for a suspected uti infection. Since taking it I have started to have a light period. This is unusual for me as I take cerezette and haven't had a bleed for years, can this happen? Anyone else had this? I'm worried that something more serious is going on and not a uti. ## Hello, Michelle! How are you? This antibiotic tends to reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, so essentially, it nullifies them and induces a period, it is normal and the prescribing doctor should have warned you about it, because it also puts you at risk of candy. The FDA lists its other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi and thank you for your reply, ...

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