Reviewer: smassey, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I ended up at urgent care after 3 doses of Macrobid. Dr. thought I had Pancreatitis, a gall bladder issue or was passing a kidney stone. The right side under my rib caused me unbelievable pain, which is why I sought a doctor's care. After blood tests, ultrasound and x-rays, they found nothing wrong with me, however, they did tell me to go off the pills. Too late. I quit after 3. I spent 3 days ... Show Full Comment

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I ended up at urgent care after 3 doses of Macrobid. Dr. thought I had Pancreatitis, a gall bladder issue or was passing a kidney stone. The right side under my rib caused me unbelievable pain, which is why I sought a doctor's care. After blood tests, ultrasound and x-rays, they found nothing wrong with me, however, they did tell me to go off the pills. Too late. I quit after 3. I spent 3 days of Hell and threw them away. My diagnosis is that I was allergic to them. I still feel weak, dizzy and not myself. Can't wait for it to clear my system. Horrible stuff - should be taken off the market. It seems from reading this blog that it causes more problems than it has helped.
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Reviewer: worksforme, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Until I was on Macrobid, I would be given other drugs such as Bactrim and Cipro. I am allergic to penicillin which is the old fashioned treatment. Macrobid to me is a God send! I get urinal tract and bladder inflammations from intercourse regardless of my care and cleanliness. I have had no side affects and results are quick. I was told I could take it daily if I wanted to but I only take it as a ... Show Full Comment

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Until I was on Macrobid, I would be given other drugs such as Bactrim and Cipro. I am allergic to penicillin which is the old fashioned treatment. Macrobid to me is a God send! I get urinal tract and bladder inflammations from intercourse regardless of my care and cleanliness. I have had no side affects and results are quick. I was told I could take it daily if I wanted to but I only take it as a preventative now. It is great don't read the little paper with the side affects and you wont have them!
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Reviewer: Anita, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have experienced severe fatigue, dizziness and drowsiness. I'm also feeling "down" and worried. Not good.

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I have experienced severe fatigue, dizziness and drowsiness. I'm also feeling "down" and worried. Not good.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was prescribed 10 doses of this medication for my very first UTI. After taking the second dose, I felt extremely drowsy, slightly dizzy, nauseated, had no appetite, had a pounding headache, and felt like I was walking around in a fog. Towards the end of the 12 hours these side effects would fade out, but after taking the next pill they would set back in within 30 minutes. I felt like a zombie ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed 10 doses of this medication for my very first UTI. After taking the second dose, I felt extremely drowsy, slightly dizzy, nauseated, had no appetite, had a pounding headache, and felt like I was walking around in a fog. Towards the end of the 12 hours these side effects would fade out, but after taking the next pill they would set back in within 30 minutes. I felt like a zombie - it was horrible. However, after a few doses, my symptoms were gone! I took ALL of the pills as instructed. But... 2 weeks later, my UTI came back. Apparently this medication wasn't the best fit for what I had. The side effects aren't pleasant at all.
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Reviewer: llud, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Just finished 7 days of the medication. I took each pill with 4-8 oz. milk, on a full stomach... at 1 AM, I would take the pill with milk, eat a yogurt and 1/2 banana. No problems with any stomach issues. No diarrhea or constipation. Will retest urine in a week and see if this medication worked.

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Just finished 7 days of the medication. I took each pill with 4-8 oz. milk, on a full stomach... at 1 AM, I would take the pill with milk, eat a yogurt and 1/2 banana. No problems with any stomach issues. No diarrhea or constipation. Will retest urine in a week and see if this medication worked.
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