Macrobid

Question: How long after starting Macrobid should I feel relief from a Urinary Tract Infection? I went to my doctor on Tuesday (Today is Thursday) and was prescribed Macrobid 1 Pill Twice a Day. I have taken 4 doses and still have awful burning and frequent urges. How long does it usually take before the antibiotic kicks in to give some relief?

Answer: It can usually take at least 3-5 days for you to feel relief. However, if the pain worsens or symptoms don't clear by ten, then you need to call your doctor again, cause you may have a secondary infection.

Question: What happens if I accidentally took an expired dose of macrobid? Macrobid is a antibiotic used to treat UTI's. It expired in January of 2007. Did it just lose potency, or does anyone know if the chemical makeup of the medicine changes so as to be harmful?

Answer: For sure there won't be any guarantee that its strength and potency remain the same. So far, nothing has been mentioned that its chemical make up becomes dangerous past its expiry date. (I know of Aspirin and Tetracyline of getting dangerous past their expiry dates.)

Question: Has anybody had a terrible reaction from taking Macrobid for a Urinary tract infection while pregnant? Did anybody experience terrible vomiting? Did the doctor prescribe something else that is safe? My Doctor says that my pregnancy is so early on 7 weeks, that Macrobid is the only things thats safe, but I'm having bad reaction to this.

Answer: i took that when i wasnt pregnant. you know you are just at the point for morning sickness to kick in, and the macrobid and vomitting may be related, but it seems more coincidental to me. i didn't have a bad reaction to it. and its in the class of antibiotics that are safe to take while pregnant/breastfeeding. i took it when i had a bladder infection, because we were trying and i wasnt for sure if i was pregnant or not. it seems not to be as strong as the other antibitics, such as bactrim. so if this doesnt kick your bladder infection, then you may need to do another round. definetely call your dr and let them know that you arent able to keep anything down, and you think its because of the meds. good luck!!!!

Question: Can I take macrobid and and amoxicillin at the same time? My doctor has given me macrobid for a urinary tract infection. One day later, and I have strep throat. I have some amoxicillin in the house that my brother took a week ago for his strep throat. I can't afford more office visits. I read macrobid will only work for UTI and not strep also. Can I take both antibiotics simultaneously?

Answer: There is no interaction between the 2 medications so it should be no problem. Amoxicillin could also potentially cure the UTI if the bacteria causing it was sensitive, but I wouldn't stop the Macrobid.

Question: UTI, macrobid did not work, dr wants to wait 4 days before prescribing a different drug? I have a uti, DR.prescribed Macrobid. It did not work. Now Dr. wants to wait 4 days for a urine culture to come back before he prescribes a different antibiotic. Will I get a kidney infection in the interim? I just found out Im pregenant. Will this affect the fetus?

Answer: Yikes! 4 days is a long time. I speak from experience...being in the second week of my own uti h*ll. I too had macrobid which did not work, then got cipro. BUT! I'm allergic to cipro and got a horrid rash and scary other things. ALSO--as it turned out, my bacteria was not susceptible to cipro, so the whole thing was a waste. A culture takes 48 hours. Insist that your doctor have an answer and antibiotic for you in that time. ALSO-- gif you had a "quick stick" test...get your results. The amount of blood in mine doubled over two days, as did the white count which alerted my doc to take the infection seriously. Goood luck and feel better soon. I am taking amoxycilin and Doxycycline. I think I'm getting better, but doc warned that fever rises and falls as meds take effect.

Question: Does anyone know if there is interference between Macrobid and the Birth Control Pill? I am starting Macrobid today to clear up a bladder infection. I only have 1 day left of my birth control pack. I wait a week then start a new package. I am wondering if their will be any intereference? Thanks! The pharmacist said something about it being an anti-septic and not working the same as an antibiotic. Therefore, she said its not like penicillen, its just there to clear the bacteria. Maybe I misunderstood her though?

Answer: Yes, most antibiotics interfere with birth control pills. They activate enzymes that metabolize the hormones in birth control pills. Essentially, the hormones are broken down so fast that they don't work on you. Whether or not it will inactivate the first pills of your next pack depends on how long you will be taking the macrobid. By no means do you want to stop taking the macrobid early, you need to finish all those pills. But you should consider using back up birth control (such as condoms) until you are finished with the macrobid. Hope this helps!

Question: How many of you have been on Macrobid while pregnant? Just wondering if any of you were on Macrobid during your pregnancy. How much? How long?

Answer: With my first baby..I had to be put on Macrobid bc I got a bad UTI with blood in my urine @ 32 weeks. I took it 2x a day for 7 days and it took the UTI away.

Question: Has anyone been treated with Macrobid for a kidney infection? I was given Macrobid yesterday by my doc for a uti/kidney infection. I will be on it for 10 days, twice a day. I'm just a little concerned because when I looked up the drug online, it says it only treats UTIs. If anyone has been treated for a kidney infection and cured with Macrobid, please let me know. Thanks!

Answer: Macrobid is just fine. Your kidneys and urinary tract are very much connected. Dr. prescribe medication knowing what it can do even though the description may not be the same. It should help you a lot.

Question: how long should i wait for Macrobid antibiotic to work? I have a bladder infection that is causing me a significant amount of pain. i started Cipro a week ago yesterday and went back to the doctor on Monday because my symptoms had been getting worse. she prescribed me to try Macrobid instead. i've now taken 4 pills (2 days worth @ 2 pills per day) without any relief. I'm on a 5 day treatment. how long should i wait for these meds to work before heading back to the doctor for more testing?

Answer: you should just wait two ys, if the pills are absolutely not improving anything, then it may be time ti ask for either a second opinion, or just up your dosage if you doctor thinks it necessary.

Question: Has anyone ever taken Macrobid while pregnant and had a good/bad experience? I am 25 weeks pregnant with twins and i had very bad anxiety. I read all the crazy things that Macrobid CAN do to your body and im really really afraid to take it. They arent even sure if i have a UTI, i only had trace leukocytes in my urine. and i also understand what a UTI can turn into. Anyone have any stories to share? Reassurance??

Answer: i took macrobid and it cleared up the start of the uti and never had any problems with the pregnancy so your safe i promise!!! congrads by the way

Question: macrobid?? I was prescribed macrobid 100 mg twice a day for only three days. I am in nursing school and i looked up the normal dosage because the three days struck me as odd and it was normally a seven days prescrition. I have recurrent kidney infections but i didn't have any symptoms this time. Now i am on my last dose of medicine and i have back(kidney) pain that has developed and has gotten worse after the start of this antibotic. Your urine is suppose to become rust colored with macrobid but my hasen't and it always did with cipro and microdantin in the pass. I know I need to get more antibiotics but what do you (with medical or personal experience) make of the symptoms developing and becoming worse after the start of the med and is it normal for your urine to remain normal.

Answer: Recurrent Infection?I would ask to be switched to another anti-microbial such as Bactrim or Zithromax because I don't think the Macrobid is killing the bug.

Question: Can the antibiotic macrobid delay your period? I took macrobid for seven days because of a uti I had. I took it march 10 and finished march 17. My period was suppose to start march 28 but now I'm 5 days late. Im usually very regular. So can that medicine delay ovulation or my period?

Answer: Yeah

Question: Will taking the antibiotic macrobid reduce the effectiveness of birth control? I am on macrobid for a uti and I didn't know of it would reduce the effectiveness of my birth control(balziva)

Answer: Yes, it can affect your birth control, so make sure you use condoms or another form of birth control while taking this antibiotic. You can read this article that talks about it: http://pregnancy.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Ant… (Macrobid is the brand name for Nitrofurantoin) Good luck!

Question: does the UTI pill Macrobid affect YAZ birth control pill effectiveness? Recently I took maybe 2 Macrobid pills the same day (or day before) having sex. I am on YAZ birth control pills and did not even think about it because the Macrobid does not have a warning on its label as most other antibiotics do. I am starting to worry because there does not seem to be a yes or no answer to this question to be found anywhere. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it!

Answer: Call and ask your pharmacist - but frankly - I'd use condoms for the rest of the month!!

Question: is Macrobid a safe antibiotic to take at 6 weeks? I found out I have a UTI and the doctor put me on Macrobid to treat it. I was told it is safe to take and won't harm the baby, but I just want to make sure. Is Macrobid okay to take at 6 weeks?

Answer: Yes it's safe. Almost certain it's one of the most prescribed antibiotics for pregnant women with UTI's. I also took it at 6 weeks for a bladder infection. I'm 33 weeks and my son's anatomy looked perfectly fine on his last ultrasound.

Question: Can Macrobid antibotics raise your glucose level? I have a UTI and was prescribed Macrobid and my sugar levels have been high and I cant figure out why?

Answer: yes, antibiotics usually play havoc with BGL, Increase your checks and pay special attention to your diet.

Question: Is it safe to take Macrobid with Ibuprofen? I was just released from the hospital with a uti, and I was having contractions at 24 weeks the doctor prescribed me Macrobid for the pain in my side I would presume, but he also told me I could take Tylenol for my fever and headaches but I don't have any so is it safe to take ibuprofen with Macrobid?

Answer: If you're pregnant you should NOT take ibuprofen. It's not safe and puts you at risk for bleeding. Macrobid is not for pain it's for infection and you should be taking it regularly so the bacteria or infection does not become resistant and more severe. If you don't have tylenol you need to get some. You can use heating pads as well but ibuprofen is not safe in pregnancy.

Question: Can Macrobid be used to treat a sinus infection? I know this antibiotic is prescribed mainly for UTI's, but is it effective in treating a sinus infection?

Answer: Macrobid is prescribed mainly for UTIs. I suffer from chronic sinus infections and am prescribed, Augmentin, Bactrim or Levaquin for a course of 2-6 weeks depending upon the severity of the infection. My school nurse said Macrobid will not clear a sinus infection.

Question: Can anyone give me reassurance about taking Macrobid while being pregnant? I am about 23 weeks pregnant and ended up in the hospital with a UTI.They gave me Macrobid, since I wasn't sure about the drug I looked it up on the computer and found some people who scared me out of taking it. I may be worrying too much but just the doctor saying it is fine doesn't seem enough for me. Can anyone please tell me their experience with Macrobid!!!

Answer: i'm 27 weeks and i've been on that medication twice during this pregnancy. It made me so sick that I couldn't leave my bed for the entire time i was taking it, and i dehydrated twice. MY doctors prescribed me ampicillin instead and it was loads better. Taking the macrobid didn't harm my baby, but i wouldn't recommend it.

Question: Is it OK to take Macrobid in last 4 weeks of pregnancy? I am 9 months pregnant and was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. My OBGYN prescribed Nitrofurantoin which is also known as Macrobid. When picking up the prescription on the warning it clearly states "DO NOT use use this medication when near the end of pregnancy (38-42 weeks) or at the time of labor and delivery. Doing so may cause a certain blood disorder called hemolytic anemia in your baby." I called my Doctor and she said it's fine, everyone takes it while pregnant. I called the pharmacist and he said "DO NOT TAKE". How can two healthcare professionals be so contradictary when the issue is so important?

Answer: Listen to the pharmacist. It has been my experience that they are more well versed on medication that the docotrs. I have even had doctors perscribe medication I am allergic to. Sometimes the benifits out weight the risks, but not in this case. Go see another doctor, or go to the er (and don;t feel stupid) the4re is medicine that you can take while pregnant. I don't remember what it is called, just that it is much more expensive than what you would usually get. Please get a second opinion, and get the proper meds. Good luck to you.