Macrobid Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Abnormal Color Of Urine
- Decreased Appetite
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Generalized Disorder Of Peripheral Nerves
- Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Megaloblastic Anemia
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Diarrhea
- Gas
- Intense Abdominal Pain
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
- A Condition Where There Is Formation Of Fibrous Tissue In The Lung Called Pulmonary Fibrosis
- A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
- A High Alanine Transaminase Level
- A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
- A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- A Skin Rash
- A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
- Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
- Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) Deficiency Anemia
- Hives
- Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
- Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
- Inflammation Of The Salivary Glands
- Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
- Itching
- Liver Tissue Death
- Methemoglobinemia, A Type Of Blood Disorder
- Pancreatitis
- Pseudotumor Cerebri, A Condition With High Fluid Pressure In The Brain
- Skin Rash With Sloughing
- Sudden Blindness And Pain Upon Moving The Eye
- Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
- Chills
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fever
- Generalized Weakness
- Hair Loss
- Indigestion
- Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements
- Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
- Toxic Amblyopia, A Loss Of Vision
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