Side Effects Of Nitrofurantoin Monomac

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After completion of this drug regimen, I find that I am having terrible gas. My gut hurts, but I don't seem to pass it. Is this a common side effect? If so, what helps?

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I want to know if taking Nitrofur mac 50mg cap is safe for a 3 month time? and what are the side affects? I am allergic to penicillan, sulfa, keflex, e-micin,velocef antibiotics.

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I developed a severe itchy rash on my arms and legs 4 days after finished 7 days on Nitrofurantoin mono/mac.prescribed for a UTI. I am taking a steroid for the rash now and it is better.
Was this reaction cause by the drug taken?

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I am currently on day 5 of a week-long regimen for a routine UTI. I, too, am suffering awful abdominal pain and gas/bloating/diarrhea since starting this drug. Glad to see I'm not the only one on here experiencing these effects. I'm going to call my prescribing physician to see if this is normal and will post more later.

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i too was prescribed nitrofurantoin for a urinary tract infection.. i did not take full course, i developed very bad side effects, sever stomach cramping , constipated, dizzy, bad headach . even after stopping med, i have remained with sever gas pains that make me double over in pain , and constipated. i never had any problems with my digestive tract very normal bowels. now i suffer everyday with ibs symtoms . i blame medication because like i said i never had these types of problems,and it all started when i took
medication. this is a very bad medication and should not be prescribed

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ok im 26 weeks pregnant having te same symptoms im supposed to take every night before bed and at 4 oclock it never fails i wake up in extreme agony curld in a ball crying my eyes out in pain i sit on the toilet with diarhea and nasty burbs nausea and headaches its killing me just the most horrible gas pains ive ever experienced im done screw my doctor its not worth it thank yall for sharing your stories and helping me make up my mind

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Whenever you take any antibiotic you should always take probiotics to replace the "good" gut flora that the antibiotic kills. UTIs can be avoided by taking cranberry capsules daily which change the Ph of your urine and make it harder for the microbes that cause the infection to multiply. Some folks can use 1/2 tsp baking soda daily in 8 oz. of water. Easy to try to see if it works for you.

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I was prescribed Nitrofurantion for a urinary tract infection and I had to quit taking it. It caused SEVERE abdominal pain and feeling of gas trapped. I am literally doubled over today it hurts that bad

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Drink heaps of water and get on a probiotic regime. Fiber can sometimes make the irritation worse and make it take longer to recover, so try to eat bland foods for a time. Hope that helps. Pain is the pits.

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With the very first pill I experienced the worst cramps in my life and went to the bathroom 10 times. Can't call dr until the morning but I am going to assume I should skip my dose tonight until I can speak with a dr. since it is clearly not sitting well with me. Is this normal and are there alternate meds. I know UTI are equally dangerous and want to know if I have to endure this!

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Took this nitrofurantoin for a UTI infection on the 5th day the gas and stomach cramps were horrible. Called the Dr he was out of town then they said these could be side effects of the drug, I feel worse now then before I knew I had a UTI.

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I am on it for a UTI and I have horrible bloating and gas I can't pass. It says not to take with an antacid containing magnesium trisilicate, but I don't know if Gas X contains that or not. I don't care. I'm taking a Gas X anyway and calling my doctor tomorrow because the gas and constipation feels worse than the UTI. Will also eat a lot of yogurt for some pro-biotic bacteria.

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Like you, Sally, just finished my 8 day course...abdominal pains persisting...and tons of flatulance. I'm taking probiotics daily with yogurt too....it's no fun.

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What did you do to help the pain in your stomach? Because I'm having the same problem.

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Oh my im exactly feeling it right now. I just spoke to my doctor and he said to take nexium 2 tabs otc and see how i feel. And he said to stop it if its really really bad.

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Yes! Never take this drug. I was misdiagnosed with a UTI (it was a burst cyst). I had completely normal digestion and enjoyed spicy food. A year later after going on that drug ( also known as Macrobid) I'm eating an extremely limited diet and STILL have diarrhea. My life has been completely screwed up by that drug. It was so bad last summer my doctor thought I had Crohn's, then SIBO, but he ruled out both - of course. I love to travel, but I'm not even sure how that will happen in the future. The FODMAP diet has helped...but only a little.

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My Dr. Said DRINK cranberry juice, do not take the pills!

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I had that same thing taking first pill. Went to the bathroom ten times but I took it as the body flushing out the bacteria.

I do have the stomach cramps and just finished the last pill today. I hope they go away. I took this last year for a uti but don't remember the cramps.

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I took this drug three times in a row trying to clear up my uti. No bad side effects which is unusual since I cannot tolerate three other popular antibiotics. My evaluation said that my infection was sensitive to this drug. I have just taken the one dose antibiotic Monurol and I am also on Prelief to take the acid out of what I eat and drink. Also, I take D-Mannose which is wonderful for making the bacteria not able to stick to the walls of the bladder. Next I bought on the Internet a small Bidet that hangs on the back of the toilet and hooks up to the bottom of the toilet. Metal, really keeps you fresh and clean. My surgery is the day after tomorrow and I think I will pass the evaluation finally. By the way the Bidet was 49.95 and is quality built. Good luck to me and to all the rest of you!! God Bless!

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I finished Saturday today is Tuesday feeling the same thing. How long will it last?

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I also finished the same medicine Saturday it is Tuesday and I am also experiencing the same symptoms as you. Nothing seems to help but walking for me it eases symptoms a little for me.

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Hii,
I was searching for an answer to why I’m in so much pain after taking this antibiotic and found this forum. This is the second time I have been crippled over in agony after taking this medication. First my doctor thought it was pancreatitis due to the positioning of the pain, I sat in A&E for 6 hours for the bloods/ scan to come back normal, was then prescribed ant acids and buscopan to relax my stomach but this time I am taking both and they aren’t helping at all. I’m in so much pain just above my belly button and it radiates through to my back and sides. The antibiotic cleared the UTI after 1 week but my doctor is telling me it wouldn’t be the antibiotics causing the pain. Also I have developed severe itching around the same time as this pain and this has happened both times. My pain doesn’t come whilst I’m taking the antibiotic, the first time it came 2 days after stopping and this time it came the day after stopping. What are people doing to help the pain? I’m off work for the second time due to nothing helping ease the pain. HELP!!

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Re: Nina (# 26) Expand Referenced Message

Hi Nina, I took nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) at the end of this last December and my life has been horrible ever since. I have barely been able to leave my house the past month and a half because symptoms are so bad. I'm trying to find other people that this has happened to and would love to talk to you about it. I'm very concerned these symptoms won't go away and feel it has affected my entire body. Chills, vertigo, vision issues/floaters, cold hands and feet, extreme stomach pain, horrible anxiety/panic attacks, burning in arms and legs, tingling in whole body, severe sensitivity to sunlight. It has been 3 months and this is absolutely horrible.

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Re: Elizabeth (# 30) Expand Referenced Message

Yes yes and yes! Just finished my 2nd day and my trapped gas is worse than normal, for me. I’m swollen all around my sides and back.
I have issues with this trapped gas for decades.
This feels different. Like I said it my sides and back are also affected. It hurts when I do movements and stretches to ease the pain and bloating too. What do you think?

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Re: Mary Lee (# 2) Expand Referenced Message

I also developed hives 5 days after finishing 7day course of nitrofurantoin and so glad that I am not the only one. I got steroid shot and taking corticosteroid and still feeling so miserable.

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"3-4 days after stopping meds" was supposed to say starting!!

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Hi Nina, after being diagnosed with a UTI and being prescribed to the macrobid, immediately I noticed a shaking feeling on the inside but my mom felt it was from the energy drink I was drinking, I started having diarrhea after everything I ate. I spoke with a triage nurse 3-4 days after stopping the meds and she suggested I come in after speaking with me for 20 mins. They rechecked and said my UTI had gone away and to stop the macrobid immediately and stick to a BRAT diet for the next few days. I have been off this medication for 4 days but have had excruciating pains in my stomach, constipation, nausea, shortness of breath, and no appetite. I'd love to talk with you. I understand it has changed your life and I am very fearful of what it is doing to mine. I am going to the hospital in a few hours hopefully to get an IV for hydration and pain meds. I would greatly appreciate any feedback from others as well! Thank you!

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Okay I've been taking this medicine for almost a week now and I noticed that my stomach is severely swollen and in pain is this normal as anyone else having this problem

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Prescribed Nitrofurantoin by a hospital doctor after other antibiotics failed to work for my UTI (4Weeks). Within 2 hours suffered almost unbearable painful cramps & abdominal pain. Took a 2nd dose and the pains returned + vomiting & dry reaching.Please be careful if you are trying this antibiotic as it could cause great levels of pain.

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I'm so pleased to read this post!

I began having sever stomach cramps and what felt like trapped gas a day before I stopped taking it.
It's been 6 days now since I ended the medication and I'm still in discomfort.
Did you manage to find anything that helped?

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I was always prescribed a Sulfa Drug for a
bladder infection.I cannot take what I was prescribed which was Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal. Horrible Stomach Pains, Diarrhea.This is a new Dr. I was alway's prescribed a Sulfa Drug.

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