Macrobid, need some advise?!
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Macrobid, need some advise?
On Monday my doc prescribed macrobid for me due to an UTI. Usually I am allergic to penicillin,sulfa,keflex and trimethoprim. I was kind of hesitant to take the macrobid cause I dont want another allergic reaction. I am feeling a bit funny since I take it, kind of nauseous right after intake and dizzy. It goes away after 2-3hrs after the intake of macrobid. The thing is on Friday I go on a 24hr flight and I am wondering whether I should stop the macrobid tomorrow or not. I dont want to get a serious allergic reaction while I am on the plane. I know about the risk getting this UTI back. I am drinking cranberry juice all day long, eating yogurt etc. I dont have any symptoms since monday after i started taking the fist dose of macrobid. I know that means nothing, the bacteria could still be there. I am not sure if I should stop taking it or not, first my doc said I need it only for 5 days but then I got my prescription for 7 days. Tomorrow would be the 4th day. Any advise?
Answers:
Macrobid is pretty safe. I took it every day during my pregnancy, because I kept UTI's and bladder infections. You shouldn't just stop taking meds without talking to your doc first. Also, next time you think you are getting a UTI go to drug store and ask for AZO it works wonders. The pain will be gone almost instantly!! I wouldn't suggest it for a serious full-blown UTI but if you feel one coming on, give it a try next time. Hope i helped you.