Macrodantin

Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofurantoin is an antibacterial medication used to treat bladder infections, but it is not as effective for kidney infections.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and headaches.[1] Rarely numbness, lung problems, or liver problems may occur.[1] It should not be used in people with kidney problems.[1] While it appears to be generally safe during pregnancy i...

Will 3 50mg doses per day cure mu UTI. I can't tolerate any more? ## Hello, Anne! How are you? The NIH lists the recommended dose as being 4 per day. Did your doctor only prescribe 3 daily doses? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash.

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I am taking Macrodantin capsules for a UTI bid for 9 days but it's not working. I want to switch to Amoxicillin 500mg. How long do I have to wait to begin the Amoxicillin? ## If your doctor approves, there shouldn't be any reason to wait, you should be able to make a clean switch from one to the other at the next dosing time. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Are you on any other medications that could be causing UTI symptoms, or issues? ## I actually received Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily , that has helped , Thank you for responding !

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My dentist has prescribed macrodantin for a tooth infection but I have read that it is for urinary infections. Has he given me the correct medication as I don't know whether to take it or not ## Hello, Jas! How are you? This is just an antibiotic, so while it is used treat UTIs, it will also work in other areas of the body to eradicate harmful bacteria, as well. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have itchy skin after taking Macrodantin for a week. Is there anything I can do to alleviate this and how long will this itch last, as I have to take the antibiotics for another 3 months? ## Hello, Patti! How are you? If you're getting itchy from it, you should speak to your doctor as you may need to switch to a different antibiotic. The itching could be the sign of an allergic reaction starting and, if that is the case, they just tend to get worse and worse the longer you take the medication, which could put you in danger. Is there anything else I can help with?

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can i use macrodantin for an infection i have in my gumes ## Macrodantin contains the active ingredient Nitrofurantoin, so it is an antibiotic, but it's most commonly used to treat urinary tract infections. Have you had a doctor, or dentist confirm that it's an infection? If it is, you might require a different antibiotic to properly treat it.

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I was prescribed Macrodantin to treat my UTI. Twice daily for five days. About two days after I competed the antibiotics, I started to itch everywhere, especially my hands and feet. They feel like the after effects of mosquito or ant bites. It's been four days and I'm still itching. The more I scratch, the more swollen it gets. 50mg of Benadryl helps me sleep through the night but I wake up with the effects the next morning. Aloe Vera helps for a few minutes. What do I do? ## Hello, Cindy! How are you doing? Has there been any change? You might be allergic to this medication, and if that is the case, such allergic reactions tend to get worse with repeated exposure, according to the NIH, so it would be best to have this checked out by your doctor to be sure. If it is an allergic ...

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what are the ingredients in macrodantin? is this a sulphur drug? ## Nitrofurantoin is the main ingredient in Macrodantin, which is an antibiotic. It is usually used in treating urinary tract infections. Like many other drugs, it is often used for killing E Coli. Click on the link below for more information about this drug... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## there is NO sulfa in the molecular strusture of macrodantin ## I have been allergic to sulfa based drugs my whole life. I recently went to the er and they gave me macrodantin. 2 days after the use of macrodantin I had to return to the er in a different county. I was having a sulfa drug reaction. I was having problems breathing. Rash everywhere. Fever diereah. Swelling of my face han...

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It was dispensed as a grey capsule, just wondering the pros and cons ## My mother died in 1987. A significant contributor to her death was the drug Macrodantin. She suffered interstitial fibrosis from the use of this drug. The doctors treating her were blissfully unaware of the problem. Now that I am getting older, it worries me even more that many doctors prescribe drugs as if they were candy! ## Macrodantin is a brand name for the antibiotic Nitrofurantoin, it is most commonly used to treat UTIs and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. I am very sorry for your loss. Was you mother elderly? In the past few years, there have been some warnings coming out about this being used in elderly people and their being more susceptible to dang...

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I was prescribed macrodantin for a UTI and I had a severe allergic reaction to it. Can i switch to amoxicillin right away? And how long will it take for the allergic reaction to subside? ## What symptoms did you experience? When I had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic it took several weeks for them to fully clear up. You can switch, as long as your doctor approves. The NIH lists the typical side effects of Amoxicillin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications?

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I was prescribed fourantoin for treating urinary tract - e-coli. I took it for two and a half weeks. Atll this period I suffered strond leg cramps. The cramps stopped immediately after I finished taking the medicine. A day after I finished taking the medicine - I suffered first time in my life heart palpitations. Can these be side affects of the medicine? ## Have you contacted your doctor? It has been known to have some cardiac effects in very rare cases, but you really should check with your doctor to be certain. There can also be other causes. Do you have high blood pressure? Do you take any other medications?

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I am taking macrodantin for a urinary-urethra infection. I have quickly shown a large increase in blood pressure. I also wear an Interstim device for a sluggish bladder. Would this possibly affect blood pressue when taking nitro-fur? ## I can't find anything saying that it does so. Learn more Macrodantin details here. However, have you had any other unusual effects from taking it, such as skin rash, hives or swollen glands? I'm asking because I had a high blood pressure elevation when I had a bad reaction to an antibiotic. It turned out I was allergic to it.

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I have just been prescribed Macrodantin for a UTI, 5 hours after taking this, I have shortness of breath a little bit of tightness in neck. So thought I would take an antihistamine to take away the feeling. Is it ok to take these two together for the duration of my treatment which is 7 days?

Hi I am currently taking macrodantin but since I have started taking it I have severe itching problems. Is this normal? ## I have had severe itching as well and was wondering if it was a side effect of the antibiotic. I got the itching about 3 days after taking the pills, then I forgot to take the pills for a day or so and started taking them again and the itching came back. ## A non-allergic skin rash can be a side effect of taking an antibiotic, as reported by the U.S. FDA. However, if you also have hives, or any swelling, those could be symptoms of an allergic reaction that will require medical attention. Other typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I keep having a racing heart and I only took 25 mg of macrodantin and knew I was in trouble pretty quickly. The ER who was not interested in macrodantin did the usual tests and said I could go home. So, when will this leave? I had hives before a long time ago but never the racing heart and of course, my doctor is unavailable or I would have gone to them instead of the Urgent Care and the ER who didn't give me any instructions on what to do about the Macrobid - how long before it leaves? I know everyone is different. I must take the cake. I'd rather take erthromycin for a really long time which is somewhat resistant but it's better than a racing heart and is useful for keeping my strength up while I work on strengthening my immune system and/or non antibiotics to treat utis. ...

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If I was allergic to Macrobid or macrodantin years ago ( I don't remember what kind of reaction I had), can I take the generic form of Bactrim? I had to stop taking Cipro because of sores in my throat and a severe sore throat. ## Hello, Carole! How are you? Yes, this is a different antibiotic that is unrelated to the other. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Caveat: You can take it, as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you.

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black and yellow capsule ## Macrodantin (Nitrofur Mac 50 mg)50 mg was prescribed by my urologist. My last presription given by the pharmacy was red and white. This pill is yellow and black with Watson 3250 inscribed on it. Was I dispensed the wrong dosage by the pharmacy this time? ## Yes, you did receive a different dosage, the one marked Watson 3250 is a 100mg capsule, not 50mg. If you are supposed to be on 50mgs, then you need to take that prescription back to your pharmacy and inform them of the error so they can provide you with the correct dosage.

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yello/black capsule ## This is Nitrofurantoin 100mgs, a generic for Macrodantin, an antibiotic. ## Nitrofurantoin - Prescribed to treat urinary tract infections. Take twice daily with food and continue until all pills are gone to prevent infection re-occurring. ## Many antibiotics also have multiple uses, those considered off-label, as doctors learn by experience what they will help treat the best.

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Hey Ive had bladder infection, went to the doctors and they've given me MACRODANTIN CAPSULES 100mg to take 3x a day and its the yellow capsules but seriously been going alot to the toilet to pee, now is this normol to be going to pee alot? ## Well, it could be caused by the medication, or due to the bladder infection itself, so it's a bit difficult to say which one, but yes, it is something you'd experience from either one. Learn more Macrodantin details here. If it's excessive, however, you should talk to your doctor, as you may end up getting dehydrated.

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WHITE ROUND IMPRINT TCL OVER 727 ## It is a yellow (all over) capusle with MO2 written on one side and there is some kind of a marking on the other side. Can it be Macrodantin... at least a generic, possibly Mexican version of this drug??? ## pink in color rectangle has 50,25 25,50 mg written on one side and apo 150 ## APO 150 contains 150mgs of Trazodone, a generic for Desyrel, this is antidepressant, also sometimes used to treat insomnia. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, dry mouth, drowsiness and dizziness. ## I cannot find a listing for the other two tablets mentioned, does anyone have any information on these? ## I FOUND A PILLIN MY NEW HOUSE I JUST MOVED INTO AND WAS CLEANING AND FOUND A WHITE PILL ITS ROUND AND ITS PRETTY BIG.THE ONLY IMPRINTS IT HAS ARE A LAR...

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