Nitrofur Macr 100 Mg (side Effects)

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I started this medication last evening for a bladder infection. 'Haven't been on this before, and am experiencing headaches about an hour after taking it, and continues for a couple of hours or so. Plus I'm feeling sick to my stomach. I also noticed excessive thirst and urination. Today I drank 14 cups of water, and urinated fifteen times, and the night isn't even over. I also feel like I've been hit by a mac truck.

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How old are you?

This medication has been known to cause severe side effects in people over 65, as they tend to be much more sensitive to it.

If that isn't the answer, some of the effects, such as the excessive urination, which would in turn cause the excessive thirst, might be due to the bladder infection itself.

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I have had the infection since 4/9, when I first noticed it starting ... saw the urologist last Thursday, and the culture came back this Monday. I stopped taking the RX, and called the doctor's office. They didn't see where any of the (increasing side-effects) were related to the RX ... they told me to contact my primary, and to have a culture done in two weeks. They also stated that the bacteria is resistant to the other drug I have used, but the bacteria this time is different than the other times ... I am 56 yrs old.

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I am 31 and am taking it for a bladder infec, and I am also experiencing the same.... The headaches and slight nausea. I feel like I've had a headache non stop since I started taking it and I'm only on my 5th pill.

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I am 21 and i just started takin nitrofur-macr and i am on my 3rd pill and i am constantly peein and having bowel movements since i started taking this and i feel like i got hit by a bus. Is this normal?

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The frequent urination is normal. If you have diarrhea ,then no, and you should call your doctor back. I had to stop taking this medication, as it was making me feel terrible. My doctor prescribed me Cephalexin , which seems to be agreeing with my body.

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I'm so sorry for how you are feeling but thank you for posting this. I was prescribed this for a bladder infection. I feel 10 times worse after 3 doses. My body feels like I was run over by a bus and I am extremely nauseous. There's no way I can take this for 6 more days so I called and they are giving me a sulphur drug instead.

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I started taking this 6 days ago. Luckily I only have one more pill to take. I also have had a headache about an hour after taking the pill and have had a stomach ache since day 3. Frequent urination as well but I just assume that is because of the bladder infection. Wondering how long it will stay in my system after the last pill cause I really feel like the bladder infection isn't gone yet. Any thoughts?

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I am also on it for a bug in the urine and my stomach hurts worse and I feel horrible and I cannot tell what is causing what except the urine thing is worse. Thinking of maybe changing to Kelflex? Anyone know what drug works and no side effects. Wish they would do like the old days and give a shot in the butt.

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Nitrofur-macr 100mg. was prescribed to me for a UTI on Saturday the 18th. I've had 4 pills and really dreading taking the remaining ones. Very nauseous. don't have any headaches or any other symptoms. I've made sure to have food in the stomach. I sure hope it's working on the UTI because I'm about ready to throw the remaining pills out.

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My advice to everyone who are experiencing side effects is to call your doctor's. Perhaps they will prescrbe something else.

I did, way back, and it is now noted in my patient record that I am not able to take this RX.

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What happens when you don't take Nitrofur-MACR 100 MG with food? I've only taken one tablet - forgot to take with food and I'm experiencing constant stomach cramps and bowel movements.

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This is the second time I have used the medicine, the first time thought I was sick only from the UTI but this time I was given this after a procedure to prevent an UTI and within 8 hours or so had a horrible headache, vomiting, and dry mouth. I feel bad today also but less symptoms --Same symptoms as the first time. I will never take this again.

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I am 82 came down with uti about one week ago have had severe constipation,then diarrhea almost passed out from the pain,started 3 days after I took this drug got one more to take ,actually I thought I had a flu virus never once thought it came from the antibiotic

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i am feeling the same way: headache, very thirsty etc.
also feel like i have been hit by a bus--this inaddition to the fact that i 'have" fibrymyalgia." i can barely think, move, i am in such pain. problem is the doc. already changed my antibiotic for my UTI once b/c the cipro i was gave me horrible symptoms as well.

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I'm so glad l read these posts. This is my 4th day taking Nitro and i'm cramping in the stomach and feeling really down. The bladder pain is subsiding but a different stomach pain has replaced it. I hope to never take this RX again.

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I agree. I just got on the internet to see if this was causing my headache. I am experiencing a horrible headache also about an hour after taking it! this headache lasted for about 4 hours until i took 3 naprosen(not sure how its spelled) and went to bed. im afraid to continue this antibiotic, i was perscribed this also for bladd. infection.

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Iv been on the nitrofur-macr 100mg since Friday I feel like I'm dying I can't move my body I do have fibromyalgia my stomache has pains in it and cramping! I feel stiff like I can't move it feels like my muscles won't stretch if they do they mite tear! I feel dehydraded ,tired , dizzy,muscle cramping,the whole nine yards! This is horrible!

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THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE WORST, WORST, WORSTTTTTT ANTI-BIOTIC I HAVE EVER BEEN ON--- I THOUGHT IT WAS THE UTI BUT NO, "NIRTOFUR-MACR CAUSED MY INCREASED STOMACHE ACHES, NEASUA AND ALSO WORSENED MY BOWL MOVEMENTS PLUS BURNING IN MY URINATION" OH MY! CALLING MY DR. FOR A NEW RX NOWWW!!!-MARISA XO AND GOOD LUCK PEEPS!

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I am 26 years old and this is the second time i am taking this medication in about a month and a halfs time because of UTIs. my hands and my feet were hurting so bad and i threw up. then i looked up the side effects of this medication and found out all three things are side effects. my whole body was hurting and i had to take muscle relaxers. in addition i have been developing a cough that is coming from my chest. The last time i was on this medication the same cough developed and turned into bronchitis. STAY AWAY FROM THIS MEDICINE. i have 7 more days to be on this and i am calling my dr tomorrow to let her know what is going on.

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I was on it for 5 days, 2 each day, and on the 5th day, I got a terrible itchy skin rash, dizziness, headache, fever, nausea, I felt so so bad. Went to the Dr. and found that the bladder infection was gone but I was sicker than when I started. It's taken 5 days to overcome the medication and rash and finally eating again. Never again will I take it.

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My doc prescribed me Nitrofur-Macr due to my allergic reactions to meds and with having a urinary tract infection. I also have an upper stomach ulcer or existing pain, which was due to meds to treat Lyme. I called my doc to double question why I should take this drug if I am having tender upper stomach issues. Sounds like I should not take this drug. Prior to being given this drug, I warned my doctor about stomach issues. This seemed to not hit home.

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I am 22 yrs old and i took the nitrofur- macr 100 mg a week before i was suppose to get my period and now i am a week late of getting my period. Does it have to do with this medication? since i understood that antibiotic could have that affect. Please help

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same here I just had surgery and they put me on this same meds and I have the same side effects I don't like the side affects it feels like I had a stroke

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I'm 75 and only took one pill Last night before bed. I thought any side effects wouldn't bother me while sleeping. I started with the dry heave and diarrhea at 6a.m, and am just now able to get out of the bed at 1 P.M. (in betw. bathroom) I was convinced that I was dying. Severe chills; hot flashes. I'm tossing the pills and have it noted on any of my records to never to give it to me again. Still have the headache as well.

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I am SO sick. Took Rx on Saturday, having come down with UTI symptoms on Friday. Started feeling off but already had a slight cold. By late afternoon, I was sick as a dog with nausea, headache, dizziness, frequent bowel movements. Went straight to bed but had what felt like severe chills (no fever though). Achy everywhere. And weepy. Felt like a bad case of the flu, but had my flu shot this year Went to ER, where I was told after numerous tests that they thought it was a reaction to this drug. So glad my husband shared this site with me; I thought I was going crazy. NOTE: I only took one pill and that was three days ago. It seems crazy that I would still be feeling this bad.

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After the first pill my pain and discomfort were GONE! It helped me. No side effects so far, and i am to be 39. I am grateful for the medicine i was given for it was unbearable to endure what i was goung through.

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terrible eye pain,ears , throat. extreme cold, and hot.. sever convulsions all bones extreme pain,I thought i might be dying!!!

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I also took this drug for a UTI, am 59 yrs old. The first 5 days I just felt tired and a little shaky, but these last 3 days have been horrible. The glands in my neck are all swollen, and the glands under my arms. It' hard to sleep because of the pain due to the swollen glands. Anyone else have this problem? Drug: Nitrofur-Macr 100mg

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I also took this drug for a UTI, am 59 yrs old. The first 5 days I just felt tired and a little shaky, but these last 3 days have been horrible. The glands in my neck are all swollen, and the glands under my arms. It' hard to sleep because of the pain due to the swollen glands. Anyone else have this problem?

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I am being treated for a bladder infection and after the third 100 ml capsule I have extreme muscle soreness and Severe leg cramps. I am 78 years old and 3 months ago had green light laser procedure with a complete kidney shutdown. I had 3 dialyses and then kidneys were opened to bladder with stents. they were removed about 40 days ago and a follow up with cipro supposedly took care of any infection. I am 2500 miles from home and my surgeon so received treatment in local urgent care. I can tolerate these side effects for the seven days if no permanent effects.

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