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Nitrofurantoin + Macroctystalline

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Effectiveness of Macrobid by Condition

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

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Effectiveness on "Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Macrobid, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	80%	0%	20%
Energy	0%	0%	80%	0%	20%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	80%	0%	20%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	80%	0%	20%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	80%	0%	20%
Stress Level	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%

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Commonly Reported Macrobid Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anxiety	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Appetite Loss	60%	20%	20%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Depression	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	50%	0%	0%	0%	50%
Fatigue	40%	20%	0%	20%	20%
Irregular Heartbeat	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	0%	50%	0%	50%	0%
Muscle Cramping	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Nausea	80%	0%	0%	20%	0%
Stomach Ache	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Macrobid Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	80%	0%	0%	20%	0%
Change in Weight	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Crying / Sadness	60%	20%	20%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Increased Urination	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%
Vaginal Discharge	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%

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User Comments about Macrobid

18 Nov 2010	i've been on this macrobid for about 4-5 years for re acurring urine infection..these infections started about 7-8 years ago..i'm concerned about how long i been on it..when i dont renew my perscription right away i will have a urine infection in at least 2-3 days...i also had a scope test at the hospital and the DR (everything seems fine..so he gave me this script...he was concerned about some (isticitis)forgive my spelling...i really not sure whats the right thing to do...will i have any serious side effects from this macrobid? what should i do? —Posted by janice Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
13 Jun 2010	Macrobid relieved my symptoms for my UTI ie the burning when I uriniate and pelvic pain however I still had the infection. It only temporarily relieved symptoms and did not get rid of the infection. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
23 Jun 2009	WORKED VERY WELL FOR UTI —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
20 Jun 2009	it gave a feeling of malaise and lethargic discomfort —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use