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I just caught a UTI early and was given this, taken first dose, was wondering if anyone else has/had taken and how your body reacted. I know that everyone is different, just curious that is all.

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I ask for it by name when I get a uti. It’s the only thing that works for me, with no side effects. Good luck.
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Other than it doesn't work at all for me, no bad side effects. If your bacteria has been cultured, and is susceptible to this drug, it is certainly less of a tough drug to take in terms of side effects than some others (ie Cipro, which I often need). Be sure a culture was run on the bacteria.
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I took one dose and it made me very, very sick. Second dose had me kissing the toilet for three days with no additional doses. Found out I really can't take Macrobid.

On the other hand, my mother was on it for over 8 months for recurrent chronic UTI. She had only mild nausea for the first three days and then was fine and it worked wonderfully.

Roll those dice...
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I took it for a UTI and developed itchy skin and hives. Doctor prescribed a different medicine.
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Husband was given this. Headaches, exacerbated his sinuses, didn't clear up the UTI properly after 4 months. Asked for a different med and within 2 weeks the UTI cleared up. Anyone he talks to with a UTI says the same, it is ineffective. (UK here).
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Looks like from the side effects I would not be able to take it because I have stomach/intestinal problems.
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My mum (87) is on it for a UTI - yesterday she was unrecognisable really confused etc - today after 3 doses seems to be working well…… but early days
agree with the previous postings - it depends on infection and what works for each of us
hope it helps and you feel better soon
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It's always worked for me, without any noticeable side effects. I have chronic G.I. issues, and I've never noticed any effect of nitrofurantoin. When the side effects are listed on the package insert, a frequency is often listed. If a high percentage of people had a particular adverse side effect, the drug would usually not be marketed!
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