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29 People found this comment helpful

I have been taking Marcrobid for years and I do not experience any major side effects. I may occasionally experience softer stools but that's it. Within 12 hours of taking this medication I feel 100%.

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38 People found this comment helpful

I rarely, if ever leave a review for much. But after my experience taking this antibiotic, I am going on as many sites as I can to inform others about this drug. I was prescribed 100mg of Microbid every 12 hours for 7 days for a UTI. I am not sensitive to antibiotics I have taken in the past, i.e. amoxicillin, Cipro, Z-pack. However, this antibiotic made me feel awful. I didn't see any change ...

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ms | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/1/2024
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 4.0
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I almost didn't take this prescription due to the negative reviews. I live alone and was terrified of an adverse reaction as others had reported. It got to the point where I finally told myself not treating the bacterial issue was riskier than taking the medication. I am on day 4 of 5 and have had no adverse side effects. I am sure, obviously and unfortunately, others have had very serious side effects, but perhaps they had underlying issues. I just figured since I've been on and off antibiotics very infrequently for over 50 years, hopefully I'd be okay. I would suggest if the negative reviews that shout out "don't take this drug" scare you, then talk to your doctor. Read More Read Less

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maddyc | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/31/2024
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 4.3
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prescribed to take every 12 hrs for 5 days. it wasn't until after completing day 4 that my symptoms went away fully. other antibiotics like bactrim usually make my symptoms go away after day 1, but i guess i can't complain as long as they stay away. no side effects except having to pee more frequently than usual (actually having to). take with food.

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Lynn | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/20/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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I was given this medication and within 24 hours was having chest pain. I already had a small heart condition that I have checked every year. After this medication I went in to get my heart checked and the condition I have had gotten worse. The condition had not changed in over 10 years. Now I have major issues with my heart. I am having to wear a loop recorder. I am having PVC’s. I would not take this medication ever again and let my whole family know what it has caused.

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Meg | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/15/2024
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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Positive experience! Writing this review to hopefully calm those like me, who are desperate for relief from uti pain. After stressing about whether or not to take this antibiotic due to all of the horrible reviews I decided to take a chance. I had a chronic uti for two years and had tried everything natural I could without relief likely due to bacteria hiding in biofilm in bladder lining. I was able to take this medicine with just a yogurt prior and experienced no nausea. I took macrobid 100 mg every 12 hrs for 7 days and had no side effects, only uti symptom relief. It has been one week since finishing this med and symptoms have not returned. I tested my urine with a uti test strip and it was negative, I plan to continue testing. I took Biofilm Defense first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, waited 30 minutes, ate food, took antibiotic. In the evenings I took 2 scoops of powder D Mannose. I plan to continue D Mannose daily as a preventative and finish 60 day biofilm defense. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/10/2024
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
Overall rating 1.3
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Macrobid made me feel very nauseous and overall unwell. It did not help with the E. coli caused UTI. This is a terrible drug and it should taken off the market!!!

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Beverly | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/5/2024
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 2.3
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DON’T TAKE THIS DRUG!!!I woke up this morning not sure if I was going to live to see another day. I am not exaggerating! My chest hurt my heart was racing to 96, I had high blood pressure, 148/98. (it’s always normal), I’ve had high stomach pain all day, my back has been hurting, I’ve had a headache, I’ve been dizzy and felt confused. I also ran a low-grade fever of 100°. No one could pay me enough to take another capsule. I took one last night and it was foolish enough to take another one this morning. I asked the PA if she would put me on Cipro since that’s what my urologist always prescribed, (I’m diabetic), but she said this was the first line antibiotic. I was cussing her all day today!Read More Read Less

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awful | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/27/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 2.3
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The first time I took this med I had only slight headache. However this time the side effects were awful. Started with a headache so bad it felt like it was getting squeezed in a vice. By the 2nd dose I woke up with chills, fever and my joints were sore. I took Tylenol but it didn’t help the headache pain. Then the nausea came. I didn’t get any sleep. I put Manila honey in warm water and it help alleviate the nausea. I tried Advil next, still didn’t help with headache. A cool wash cloth did relax it a bit. I then got a tightness in chest and started coughing when breathing deep After i took 3rd pill the headache was worse, I had no energy or strength to do anything and the fever and chills were coming in waves. I needed to take Musinex for my cough the second night. I stopped taking antibodic and called to have a different one be filled. Over 24 hours after last pill the headache persisted. I wish I read these reviews before taking this antibodic. This should be taken off market. Read More Read Less

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Em Sy | 45-54 | Female | Patient
11/8/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I had horrific side effects to this medication. It almost killed me and at first doctors ignored me

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Cdh | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/4/2023
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection caused by Klebsiella Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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Zero side effects. Feeling great again!

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Dissatisfied | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/13/2023
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
Overall rating 3.0
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As a 75 yr old woman, I am very much aware that very few medicines are specifically tested for my age group. I’ve taken macrobid twice: first time was several months ago for a UTI; 2nd time was after a visit to a urologist. First time, I had no obvious reaction. Second time was completely different. I was given one pill to take as a preventative. Second day, I couldn’t get out of bed, splitting headache, body( no fever), stomach upset, retching and gagging. All that was after 1 bill. Today 3 days later, my chest hurts as if I’ve been coughing for days, I can’t take a deep breath. I immediately informed my Dr. Haven’t heard back from him!Read More Read Less

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NEVER Again. | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/18/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 2.7
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I am left after 5 days (2x per day) with pain in my vaginal area, possible yeast infection - still have slight pain at end of urinating and was dizzy throughout hot and cold and couldn’t breathe several times heavy chest and shortness of breathe.

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Helene | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/11/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I took 2 pills on day one of treatment but felt very unwell by the next morning - intense headache, sweats, rapid heart rate & muscle weakness. Called my doctor immediately who then prescribed alternative medication. I spoke to my pharmacist about my reaction symptoms and she advised that I should wait until the side effects subside, even if that meant waiting 24 hrs, before starting the new drug (Bactrim). Almost 48 hrs have passed and I still feel physically weak & fatigued with a constant pounding headache (it’s not through dehydration, that’s for sure) and have yet to start the new drug. Read More Read Less

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Sandy | 45-54 | Female | Patient
7/2/2023
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 1.7
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I had Dizziness Blurred vision Headache Upset stomach I felt like I wanted to pee more I felt like I am getting a yeast infection symptoms Body aches Joint pain Felt like I am getting the cold

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Julie | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/30/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 4.0
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I was scared after being prescribed Macrobid because i started reading reviews online. Just finished day 5 and it was fine to be honest. Although the first two days made me feel like i had a stomach flu (slight ache, low appetite) and the first day I was so tired the side effects of the medication wore off by day 3 as my body got used to it. Plus the urge to pee went away within the first three hours of using this. Mind you I’m 26 F with no allergies to medication or preexisting conditions- so maybe it’s different for people who are of a different age, etc? Read More Read Less

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Hope | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/11/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.7
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First day seemed to quickly resolve uti symptoms, but by day 2 started having flu like symptoms. Chills, fever, body aches, headache and exhaustion. I thought I had COVID, so I took a test. By day three I’m still feeling exhausted and achy, but I started to feel burning when I pee again. So, I’m not sure it has worked for the uti and it made me feel like crap and miss two days of work.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female |
4/26/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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My friend, age 60-65, was on macrobid for a UTI. I do not know how long she was on it when she turned yellow. After 3 weeks in a major hospital, doctors said there was nothing they could for her damaged liver. She was sent home to die with her heartbroken family.

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jenn | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/12/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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This was the most horrible medication I have ever taken!! I normally have no side effects to antibiotics but this was by far the worst experience. After the first dose I could not keep anything down (I took meds with food) I could barely stand without help, I had the worst headache I have ever experienced and literally felt like the flu. It did clear my UTI symptoms but I highly do not recommend. I will never ever take this again.

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Ella | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/22/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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took 2 tablets chills given course of a week for uti, felt disoriented sore throat, tight chest, sneezing high temperate shivering, pulse racing, called ambulance given anti histamine injection, awful experience never again, should be banned. Still got flu like systems 48 hours later.

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Ami B | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/28/2023
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
Overall rating 1.0
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Haven’t had an UTI in years and saw a doctor who said I needed to be on macrobid. Since I’ve never had issues taking antibiotics I thought no problem. Oh was I wrong!! First 2 days I was fine but once day 3 hit I thought I was going to die. Pounding headache, dizziness and ear ringing. Couldn’t sleep for days. Called the doctor back and begged them to take me off. They prescribed Keflex. This med should be banned!! I almost ended up in the ED!! Took 48 hours to get my hearing back and get rid of the dizziness. Never again!!Read More Read Less

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Angela | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/22/2023
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 1.7
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First time took macrobid experienced some dizziness but that was it. Second time on day 4 felt awful body aches,chills, dizziness, nausea,even developed weird cough. Problem is the drug works fast and good for uti so doctor said to try one more time. Third time day 1 started with dizziness, bad headache, body aches, nausea, weakness and flu like symptoms again. Not sure how this drug is still allowed on market. Yes it works to fight the infection but at what cost?

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