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Should i stop taking macrobid antibiotics for uti because it is making me sicker?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Stomach upset+nausea: Common with Macrobid & more so on an empty stomach. Try food or milk with the medication, otherwise you need to stop taking it & have your dr prescribe something else, unless the UTI has cleared up.

Dr Krick agreed

Answered 10/19/2017

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