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Macrobid
Anyone ever have side effects including nausea, fatigue and no appetite?
I’m taking this for UTI symptoms slight) had +1 blood urine test .. culture clear .. I feel horrible..
I’m 80 but never had this combination of issues before..
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@gmb01 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.
Macrobid is a strong antibiotic. Did your doctor or pharmacist advise you to take probiotics while on this, to help your digestive track? When we take antibiotics they go after the bad bacteria and good bacteria [like what is in your gut!]
My guess is that your system is fighting not only the infection, but the side effects of the strong medication. Be gentle to yourself. Eat food easily digestible, meaning few fried foods. Eat what appeals to you, to get calories in. Rest when you need to.
How long have you been taking the macrobid?
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1 Reactiongmg08, hi,
these are common side effects of macrobid. Your provider must have thought that you had an impending infection because of your symptoms. So you've been given the medication as preventative. It is supposed to be efffective within three to five days. Take macrobid with food but not caffeine or acidic foods and take it separately from other medications and supplements. It doesn't interact with other meds but may increase stomach discomfort. You might try it with yogurt. But I would, intolerantly, call the physician.