Nitrofur Macr 100 Mg Side Effects

I started this medication last evening for a bladder infection. 'Haven't been on this before, and am experiencing headaches about an hour after taking it, and continues for a couple of hours or so. Plus I'm feeling sick to my stomach. I also noticed excessive thirst and urination. Today I drank 14 cups of water, and urinated fifteen times, and the night isn't even over. I also feel like I've been hit by a mac truck. ## How old are you? This medication has been known to cause severe side effects in people over 65, as they tend to be much more sensitive to it. If that isn't the answer, some of the effects, such as the excessive urination, which would in turn cause the excessive thirst, might be due to the bladder infection itself. ## I have had the infection since ...

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I have been on nitrofur macr 100mg for 3 days now. I don't feel like myself. I feel pain on my shoulders, feeling tired and a little headache . I feel like I shouldn't take it anymore. I take it twice a day . Is what I'm feeling normal? ## Hello, Courtney! How are you? Yes, those can be side effects of it. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. How long will you be taking it? ## Can i take 16 purbac per day as a doctors prescribtion? ## I am hiv positive and my doctor is giving me 16 purbac per day is it good for my health I am scared and I am in hospital

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Before I take these pills I would like to know the side effects. My Doctor prescribed them to me but I forgot to ask about the side effects. Are they safe, will the make me feel wired, or am I over exaggerating. I do not like taking pills what so ever and I always feel like I get an anxiety attack or something along that line. I just feel ugh maybe because I scare myself, I don't know. Please get back to me asap as I'm suppose to start taking them tomorrow. Thanks. ## Help, Sasha! How are you? This is an antibiotic and its normal side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. It shouldn't make you feel wired, that is most likely just you doing it to yourself. :-) Many people go through that, so don...

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DOES THIS DRUG CON TAIN ANY AC INHIBITERS?AS I AM ALERGIC TO ACE & ARB INHIBITERS ## No, ACE inhibitors and ARBs are most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Nitrofurantoin, however, is an antibiotic and that is the active ingredient. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can nitrofur- macr 100mg treat strep throat ? What ages do they prescribe this to? ## Hello, Jane! How are you? There is no set age limit for this antibiotic, though it is generally avoided in those over age 65, since it may cause them more problematic side effects. However, it may not be appropriate to treat strep, that sometimes requires different antibiotics. This one is most commonly used to treat UTIs. The FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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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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Is there a substitute for this drug? I just paid 63.00 at the pharmacy for a 30 day supply. Can't afford that, is there another drug I could use that is very similar? ## Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic, it is used to treat infections. Have you tried asking your doctor for an alternative? This is the generic, the name brands are Furdantin, Macrobid and Macrodantin and, from what I'm seeing for the dosage, this is about the average price. How long do you have to take it? Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: ## Just started on NITROFUR-MACR today and would like to know about the reaction with coumadin. Usually I always ask for the brand, but allowed the pharmacist to give me the generic this time. We'll see; I am leary af...

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I would like more information on the side effects of Nitrofur Macr 100mg. ## Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic, it is most commonly used to treat urinary tract infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Are there any other comments or questions? ## I used this medication this past week-end and developed the following symptoms: skin rash, drowiness, dizzines, fever, etc. Immobile for several days ## I'm on day 3 of this med, having headache, fatigue, light-headedness, nausea...should I stop taking it? I have 4 more days. ## Can u take this for a tooth infection?

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I will be going to many functions this week where there will be wine drinking. I have just started taking nitrofur-macr for the next 3 days. Could I drink a glass of light wine? ## It's not really advisable, since the alcohol can cause aggravation of the side effects, such as making the nausea, dizziness and diarrhea much worse than usual. Are there any other questions?

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I am on day 3 OF NITROFURAN MONOHYD MACRO 100MG 100 mg for urinary track infection every 12hrs, I have problems with my stomach and have been prescribed DICYCLOMINE 10MG/5ML. (1/2 hr before meals) Is safe to take while taking NUTRIFURAN? ## Hi Virnia, Based on my research, there are no drug interactions listed between Nitrofurantoin and Dicyclomine. So just going off that information alone, I don't think there should be any problems using the two together (outside of each medication's own general side effects). However, if you still have any reservations about taking them, it may be best to call your doctor up and verify that it's ok with him as well. Was it the same doctor who prescribed you the Nitrofurantoin, that also give you the script for Dicyclomine? ## Does macrobid...

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I started taking nitrofur macr 100 mg 3 days ago & am 18 weeks pregnant & now have a cold. Is it a side effect from the antibiotic or just that pregnant women are more prone to getting sick? ## Hi cvalerie, First off, I would like to mention that the user guidelines for this medication note the following precuations (regarding Nitrofurantoin and pregnancy): "You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Nitrofurantoin while you are pregnant. Do NOT take Nitrofurantoin if you are at term (38 to 42 weeks pregnant), if you are about to go into labor, or if you are in labor. Nitrofurantoin is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed infants younger than 1 month old while you are taking Nitrofurantoin. If your child is older than 1 month, check with your doctor and dis...

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I took nitrofur macr 100 mg for 6 days of the 7 day prescription. I was having serious side effects, such as difficulty breathing, chills, intense nausea, and a skin rash. Within 24 hours of stopping the medication all of the side effects disappeared, except the skin rash. I have been off the medication for 3 days now and the rash is still present. Should I call a doctor or will it go away eventually on its own? ## Sorry that happened, Amber! You should call your doctor to be sure and maybe get something to lessen the duration of the rash, but if that's all you have left, it's doubtful that it's anything dangerous, unless you see signs of the skin breaking and tearing, ulcerating, bleeding, turning black or other unusual symptoms. However, those are signs of an allergy to th...

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Is this medicine Nitrofur Macro 100 mg given most often for a kidney infection ## Yes, or for UTIs, it is an antibiotic and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I started this drug on April 22, taking 2 pills in less than 7 hrs, according to drs. instructions then 1 every 12 hrs, finishing on evening of April 28. Given drug for kidney infection and have never had this med before. Extremely concerned about warnings that came with it but had what I found out later to be serious side effects, i.e. cramping in legs and soaking night sweats, which are still continuing as of this date,this being my biggest concern. Drenching bed each night, changing clothes. Slight palm itching left hand and arm that is just beginning today. I am 71 yrs old, allergic to many meds and have a fatty liver and emphysema among other things. Concerned about effects on organs from this dangerous medication, but the horrible night sweats are not slowing down and I need to kn...

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Can nitrofur-macr cause tendonitis ## Hi Gale, Nitrofurantoin can actually cause 'muscle weakness', which is listed as a serious side effect in the link below: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682291.html#side-effects If you experience such symptoms, it does recommend that you contact your doctor immediately. Hope this info helps!

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Can Nitrofur Macr 100 mg cure Clamydia? ## Hi, Domdom! How are you? Yes, Nitrofurantoin can be used to treat it, but it's not usually the first choice, because there are other antibiotics that work better and faster to clear up this infection. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am experiencing hypotension (72/40) Is this related to the use of this drug? I am calling the doctor tomorrow. Also experiencing nausea. Please help ## This is still Gary...the BP should read 72/40. ## Hi, Gary! Sorry about the issues you're having. Are you feeling any better? The nausea can be a normal side effect of this antibiotic, however, the hypotension isn't. But the question there is whether or not you've had other side effects from it, such as diarrhea? If so, then you may be getting dehydrated, which could be causing the low BP. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here.

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Is it ok to take both Nitrofur Macr 100 Mg & Doxycycline 100 mg? ## Has your doctor instructed you to use both? There are no interactions listed in my resources, but you should check with a doctor or pharmacist to be certain. In certain cases of severe infections, it may be necessary to prescribe a higher dose of antibiotics, or a combination of different ones. They both can cause similar side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more:

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Just finished 500mg amoxicyillin for tooth infection. It's still here, but now also have a UTI. Prescribed macrobid 100mg. I'm now concerned that I have a major infection brewing. Will this help? ## Help, Mich! How are you? It is most commonly used to treat UTIs. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. There's a chance that some bacteria just traveled through your digestive tract from your mouth to your bladder, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a major infection. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you for the prompt reply! Yes, I think some of the bacteria did travel. I guess what concerned me is that I got the UTI while already taking an antibiotic. I just hope that the macrobid will do the job for all of ...

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About how long does it normally take before you start feeling the effects? I am using it to treat a urinary tract infection. ## Hi Jane, It's hard to say how long it can take for you to "feel" the effects of a drug, as every drug can effect each individual differently. If you're curious about what the proper dosage should be for a UTI and how long you should be taking it for, then the information below will be very helpful in that regard: "The recommended nitrofurantoin dosage for treating UTIs in adults is 50 to 100 mg four times daily, continued for at least three days after the infection has cleared. For uncomplicated infections, the lower amount is usually recommended. For long-term treatment to prevent UTIs in adults, a dose of 50 or 100 mg once daily at bedtime...

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