Macrobid
(nitrofurantoin)
Treats and prevents urinary tract infections.
Our bottom line
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) treats uncomplicated urinary tract infections, but does not work well for older people or those with kidney problems.
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- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (nitrofurantoin)
Upsides
- Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) works well to treat most urinary tract infections.
- Young and otherwise healthy females have the best results when taking Macrobid (nitrofurantoin).
- It can be used in pregnant women if approved by the doctor.
- Comes in a liquid form that can be used by children.
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Downsides
- Does not work well for complicated urinary tract infections, older people, or those with kidney problems.
- Can damage your lungs, liver, kidneys, and nerves if taken for a long period of time.
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Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) is an antibiotic, which concentrates in the urine and kills bacteria in the urinary tract.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (nitrofurantoin)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) for Urinary tract infection
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Gas
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Allergic reaction
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Macrobid (nitrofurantoin)
Manufacturers don’t say how common these side effects are when taking nitrofurantoin for urinary tract infection
- Nausea
- Headache
- Gas
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Lazy eye
- Allergic reaction
- Itchiness
- Hives
- Hair loss
- Fever
- Chills
- General discomfort
- Salivary gland infection
- Inflammation of pancreas
- Nerve damage
- Physical weakness
- Spinning sensation
- Uncontrollable eye movement
Risks and Warnings for Macrobid (nitrofurantoin)
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- › Using Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) for 6 months or longer
- › Age 65 or older
Rarely, Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) causes damage to your lungs. Talk to your doctor right away if you are having difficulty breathing or have a cough that does not go away.
Common concerns from people taking Macrobid (nitrofurantoin)
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- Can damage your lungs, liver, kidneys, and nerves if taken for a long period of time.