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(also known as Macrodantin, Nitrofurantoin)
Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic. It is usually used in treating urinary tract infection.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Interstitial Cystitis (IC) | 116 |
58% |
| MRSA | 2 |
100% |
| Spina Bifida | 2 |
100% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 1 |
100% |
| Kidney Stones | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 60% (124
Members)
find Macrobid helpful
Macrobid Reviews
Working / Worked
I used to have bladder infections 2X or more a month and now I haven't had one in the last months I have been on it. :)
Working / Worked
Works , but after a few months infection comes back.
Working / Worked
help for uti because i have leakage and the bacteria always builds up so o have to take this for ever
Working / Worked
does work but lasts only a few months.
Somewhat Helpful
Only used in the beginning to prevent UTI's.
Somewhat Helpful
helps occasionally but usually gives me a yeast infection in the end
Somewhat Helpful
In the beginning days this was somewhat helpful
Somewhat Helpful
Only worked with one "bladder infection" Didn;t help wit subsequent bc it was IC.
Somewhat Helpful
It helped a little bit but not really i only take it if i actually have a uti
Somewhat Helpful
Only took for short period of time.
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Discussions
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macrodantin
I take the macrodantin to prevent bladder infections. I have urethral syndrome caused by a horrible bladder infection 26 years ago!! My urinalysis an... [More] -
macrodantin
I guess I don't undrstand why your on Macro. Is it because of infections? Bladder or u.t.? Macrodantin is just for keeping infections at bay. Sorry ... [More] -
macrodantin
HI! I don't have IC, but I have had urethral syndrome for 25 years. I take 50 mg. macrodantin each day to keep myself pretty much pain free. Now,... [More] -
Macrodantin and Prilosec
I tried Prilosec thinking that if I took it before I ate acidic food it would keep my bladder from burning but the Prilosec made it burn also tried th... [More] -
Macrodantin and Prilosec
Hi Everyone, My problem iw multi-system. I have high blood pressure and the new meds I have tried have given my stomach inflammation. My dr. want... [More]
