sudden trouble in swallowing or breathing
Macrobid is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby during early pregnancy
headache*
* To learn more about this side effect, see the Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI)
Call a doctor or call 111 straight away if you have: a cough, coughing up blood or mucus, shortness of breath, pain when you breathe or a high temperature - these can be signs of lung problems Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic medication that is used for the treatment of uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections
Diarrhea is another common side effect that usually goes away after nitrofurantoin is discontinued
Do not take any medicine to treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor
The more common side effects of Macrobid can include: nausea vomiting headache gas diarrhea constipation Serious side effects In some cases, Macrobid can cause serious side effects
Upset stomach or throwing up
Diabetes Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency Kidney disease Liver disease Lung disease Other chronic illness An unusual or allergic reaction to nitrofurantoin, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives Pregnant or trying to get pregnant Breastfeeding How should I use this medication? What will it do for me? Nitrofurantoin belongs to the class of medications called antibiotics
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ringing or buzzing in the ears
change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
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Some people use the words quinolones and fluoroquinolones interchangeably, but fluoroquinolones are the only class of quinolones still available
Nitrofurantoin is an antibacterial agent specific for urinary tract infections
Second, many side effects: leg cramps at night, muscle stiffness, back ache, bloating, stomach ache, tired, chills, no appetite
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist
For whatever it's worth, nitrofurantoin is the only substance that's ever caused concerning or dangerous side-effects in me
Diarrhea
These include: Taking Macrobid with food to lessen the chance of Seek immediate medical attention if you develop the following rare but very serious side effects
Nitrofurantoin is an effective antibiotic with a low risk of inducing bacterial resistance that is used specifically to treat urinary tract Adverse Effects of Macrolides
What are the serious side effects of Macrobid? Macrobid can also cause some rare and serious side effects which may require immediate medical attention Many antibiotics cause stomach upset or other gastrointestinal side effects
Macrolide antibiotics, cephalosporins, penicillins, and blurred vision or loss of vision, with or without eye pain
possible side effects
Because nitrofurantoin concentrates in urine, side effects are generally less than with other agents In addition, the side effects of nitrofurantoin include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and headaches while the side effects of trimethoprim include nausea, changes in taste, and rash
Chills, gas, bloating, abdominal pain, chest pains, heart palpitations, dry mouth, swelling throat (fluffy feeling), anxiety, nightmares, insomina
What are some other side effects of this drug? All drugs may cause side effects
Nausea
Taking macrolide antibiotics with food may help decrease gastrointestinal disturbances
Consult your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding
Diarrhoea
Nitrofurantoin is an effective antibiotic with a low risk of inducing bacterial resistance that is used specifically to treat urinary tract Nitrofurantoin may cause false test results with some urine sugar tests
Nitrofurantoin-induced lung injury can be caused acutely, but even then a small study showed it happened in average after 8
Precautions Before taking nitrofurantoin , tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other A total of 191 drugs are known to interact with Macrobid
Based on a total of 11 ratings/reviews, Macrobid has an overall score of 3
fever and confusion
There are things you can do to help cope with them: Headaches
general feeling of discomfort or illness
chills
constipation* or diarrhea
Most side effects from nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) usually only last for about as long as your antibiotic course (typically 7 days)
If you experience side effects when taking Macrobid, be sure to tell your doctor
Do not take any medicine to treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor
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sensation of spinning
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur
Upset stomach or throwing up
Side Effects
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Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
Nitrofurantoin is an effective antibiotic with a low risk of inducing bacterial resistance that is used specifically to treat urinary tract In addition, the side effects of nitrofurantoin include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and headaches while the side effects of trimethoprim include nausea, changes in taste, and rash
This medication may rarely cause This article describes possible side effects of Macrobid oral capsule
diarrhea
Second, many side effects: leg cramps at night, muscle stiffness, back ache, bloating, stomach ache, tired, chills, no appetite
Decreased appetite
red, irritated eyes
decreased vision
In my case, it was mild breathlessness, neuropathy (ascending tingling and numbness in my toes/feet), as well as nausea and right side tenderness
cramps
Talk to your healthcare team if you take warfarin and have these symptoms: Bleeding from a cut or the nose or gums that lasts less than 5 minutes
First time took macrobid experienced some dizziness but that was it