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Macrobid

Nitrofurantoin + Macroctystalline

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3.9  Side Effects
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Macrobid, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 80% 0% 20%
Energy 0% 0% 80% 0% 20%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 80% 0% 20%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 80% 0% 20%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 80% 0% 20%
Stress Level 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
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Commonly Reported Macrobid Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Fatigue 40% 20% 0% 20% 20%
Irregular Heartbeat 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 0% 50% 0% 50% 0%
Muscle Cramping 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Nausea 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Stomach Ache 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Macrobid Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Change in Weight 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Crying / Sadness 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Increased Urination 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Bleeding 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Vaginal Discharge 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
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18 Nov 2010 i've been on this macrobid for about 4-5 years for re acurring urine infection..these infections started about 7-8 years ago..i'm concerned about how long i been on it..when i dont renew my perscription right away i will have a urine infection in at least 2-3 days...i also had a scope test at the hospital and the DR (everything seems fine..so he gave me this script...he was concerned about some (isticitis)forgive my spelling...i really not sure whats the right thing to do...will i have any serious side effects from this macrobid? what should i do?
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13 Jun 2010 Macrobid relieved my symptoms for my UTI ie the burning when I uriniate and pelvic pain however I still had the infection. It only temporarily relieved symptoms and did not get rid of the infection.
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23 Jun 2009 WORKED VERY WELL FOR UTI
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20 Jun 2009 it gave a feeling of malaise and lethargic discomfort
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