Macrobid With Methadone

Updated

WILL MACROBID INTERFERE WITH METHADONE? WILL IT EFFECT THE SERUM METHADONE LEVELS?

8 Replies

Earliest Newest Votes
1

Macrobid contains the active ingredient Nitrofurantoin, it is an antibiotic that is most commonly used to treat urinary tract infections.

Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea.

Learn more:

http:/­/­www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/­drug_information_online.asp?title=Nitrofurantoin&ad=true



Methadone is a narcotic that is commonly used to treat chronic pain and drug addiction.

Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth.

Learn more:

http:/­/­www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/­drug_information_online.asp?title=Methadone&ad=true

And no, there are no interactions or problems listed for using these together, however, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain.

Are there any other comments or questions?

Was this helpful? 5
2

Thank You SSSOOOOOO very much for posting this reply! I am terrified to take ANYTHING with my Methadone and it makes me feel tons better to know I can treat this UTI without worry of killing myself with a darn drug interaction lol

Was this helpful? 19
3

I have macrobid left over from a previous uti. I know without a doubt I have another one its been 8 months since my last uti. I've recently been prescribed methadone liquid 100mgs 1× a day. Is macrobid cross tolerant with methadone HCl?

Was this helpful? 0
4

I'm terrified also to take anything with methadone & I have frequent UTI'S & have received antibiotics and had heart palpitations & called the pharmacy or was prescribes antibiotics & the pharmacy would call & say it was very dangerous too take these together . I'm glad macro if has no side effects & I have taken it the past for UTI'S

Was this helpful? 9
5

I take methadone daily and have had 0 side effects from macrobid, but the first dose of macrobid I took I did spike a mild fever and have no clue why?My infection was pretty bad though might have to do with that??

Was this helpful? 1
6

I'm glad this answered my question as well because I to get nervous about any medication prescribed to me. Thankyou now I feel alot better

Was this helpful? 3
7

I know how you feel I'm doing the same right now. Was you ok with taking them both together??

Was this helpful? 2
8

Re: Callie (# 2) Expand Referenced Message

You took the words right out of my mouth. I was petrified to take the meds until I dked Google what the interactions were. I hope you feel better.

Was this helpful? 2

More Discussions:

macrobid and methadone

does taking antibiotics while taking methadone lessen the effects of methadone? ## im a chronic pain sufferer stuck in a...

3 REPLIES
Methadone withdrawal symptoms when switching from Methadone to Opana ER

I am a 55 year old man, and I have been going to a Pain Management facility for lower back pain and now even chronic Ost...

44 REPLIES
Methadone Withdrawal Support

I would like to know the best over the counter med to help with my methadone withdrawals and pain. I have little money n...

38 REPLIES
Methadone Withdrawals

Methadone is the worst drug. There are alternative ways to detox from opiates. I experienced cold turkey withdrawals aft...

16 REPLIES
Methadone withdrawals have not started yet...

I have been on Methadone for about 3 years for long term pain management and the stomach issues are awful. I went from 3...

15 REPLIES
methadone withdrawels what can i take

what can i take to help with coming off methadone? I have R.L.S. so theres alot of things I can't take.Any thing I c...

9 REPLIES
methadone withdrawel

Just wondered if anybody has any experience of coming off 30ml of methadone and how long it took them really.Ive cut dow...

8 REPLIES
Methadone withdrawals and effects from long term use?

I've taken 80 mg liquid Methadone for six years. This is my second attempt to kick this devil off my shoulder. I tap...

7 REPLIES
methadone withdrawal information

I'm frm ny n I've been on 135mgs of methadone for 4yrs now n I'm detoxing myself cold turkey its been 6days ...

7 REPLIES
methadone withdrawal help

Hi, I live in Salem, Oregon. Ive been on methadone for about 9 years now. recently my medication got seriously wet. Ill ...

7 REPLIES