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Macrobid

Macrobid

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Brands

Macrodantin • Furadantin

Generic Drug

Nitrofurantoin

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Abdominal pain
Alopecia
Vomiting
Chills
Passing gas
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fever
Flatulence
Headache
Itching or burning
Joint pains
Itchy rash
Nausea
Confusion
Muscle pain
Hair loss
Jerking eye movements
Aching muscles
Nystagmus
Loss of strength
Loss of appetite
Rash
Itchy skin
Reduced appetite

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity
Skin turning blue

Treats

Bladder infection (UTI)
4.1
151 reviews
Urinary tract infections
4.0
25 reviews

Related questions

A 30-year old asked:

Can i take Macrobid if im allergic to latex?

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A 49-year old asked:

Can 100mg Macrobid tablet be opened and taken?

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A 20-year old female asked:

How long does it take for Macrobid to get out of your body?

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A female asked:

How long does Macrobid stay in your system after taking the last dosage?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Can Macrobid and weed have bad side affects? I have found mixed answers online?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Feeling very sick while taking Macrobid at night why does this feeling only occur at nightime?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 78-year old female asked:

What would you consider a long term usage of macrobid? I have taken it daily for 1 1/2 years.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

Macrobid says twice a day, which is every 12 hrs. It's 6pm now can I take 1 now then 1 at 12-2am? Then 1 every 12 hours from then on out?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

Can Macrobid be mixed with applesauce?

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A 29-year old asked:

Is it safe to take Macrobid for 10 days?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Will macrobid help any with a possible streptococcus?

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A 41-year old asked:

Side effects of Macrobid 100mg 1 capsule twice a day?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Macrobid overdose?

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

Can i go tanning while taking 100mg of Macrobid twice a day?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

Can Macrobid capsules be opened and mixed in with applesauce or food?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 16-year old female asked:

Can I take Macrobid a week after taking Plan B without it being an issue?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

Tomorrow is my last day of Macrobid and my kidney area still hurts, what should I do?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 28-year old male asked:

Does Macrobid make urine smelly. I'm on my seventh day and feel fine other than that?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

I just recieved my meds called macrobid. I don't take pills or capsules! is there a way where i can take them, for example, opening and sprinkling it?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

I accidentally took 2 macrobids of 100mg; should I be worried of overdose?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

Can macrobid cause constipation?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 49-year old asked:

Can Macrobid be used to treat bv?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

Safe to drink ensure on macrobid?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

How does acutane interact with macrobid?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 53-year old male asked:

Can I take macrobid and lansoprazole safe?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 65-year old female asked:

Can I take Nexium (esomeprazole) with Macrobid?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A male asked:

Does Macrobid decrease effectiness of Alesse 21?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

Can Macrobid cause urine to turn brown/rust colored?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

Can a rash reaction occur 48 hrs after stopping macrobid?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

How long should I wait for a Macrobid antibiotic to work?

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