Reviewer: Pam, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month

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I have had a uti that required two doses of Levofloxacin, which finally seemed to clear it up. In the mean time my gynecologist suggested that I see a urologist to keep any future UTIs in check. The urologist did an extensive urine analysis and put me on a protocol of more Levofloxacin and then prescribed 30 days of Nitrofurantoin. I took it in the a.m. & felt fine but by the afternoon I was t ... Show Full Comment

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I have had a uti that required two doses of Levofloxacin, which finally seemed to clear it up. In the mean time my gynecologist suggested that I see a urologist to keep any future UTIs in check. The urologist did an extensive urine analysis and put me on a protocol of more Levofloxacin and then prescribed 30 days of Nitrofurantoin. I took it in the a.m. & felt fine but by the afternoon I was tired, had chills then a fever. I blamed it on exercising in the morning and working outside doing yardwork in the heat. On the 6th day, I felt fine in the morning but got very tired in the afternoon and laid down for a nap. I woke up vomiting. I was extremely weak.. My husband rushed me to the E.R. They put me back on Levofloxacin after a chest xray indicated that I had walking pneumonia. I went home; felt fine & my urologist said for me to resume taking the Nitrofurantoin after I finished up the Levofloxacin. The first day I took the Nitrofurantoin again I got very ill in the afternoon with uncontrollable vomiting & diahaerea. Back to the E.R. C.T. scan normal but I was diagnosed with dehydration & lactic acidosis. I am not one who ever has a reaction to any medications I have taken. I will not be continuing to take the Notrofurantoin.
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Reviewer: Michael , 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month

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After 3 days of taking nitrofurantoin I started having chest pain, sore throat and sore jaw. It's now been 5 days after I stop taking the medication. I still have chest pain and sore throat.

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After 3 days of taking nitrofurantoin I started having chest pain, sore throat and sore jaw. It's now been 5 days after I stop taking the medication. I still have chest pain and sore throat.
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Reviewer: Allie , 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month

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I haven’t had any side effects other than color change of urine.

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I haven’t had any side effects other than color change of urine.
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Reviewer: Shaina , 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month

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So it worked. Reoccurring UTI is gone, but at a cost. I read a ton of reviews on this website and knew I may have symptoms, but honestly thought I would be fine because I have a strong stomach and rarely ever experience side effects from medication. Boy was I wrong. These antibiotics absolutely destroyed my gut - which is usually in great, working condition. Within the first 24hrs I had somewhat ... Show Full Comment

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So it worked. Reoccurring UTI is gone, but at a cost. I read a ton of reviews on this website and knew I may have symptoms, but honestly thought I would be fine because I have a strong stomach and rarely ever experience side effects from medication. Boy was I wrong. These antibiotics absolutely destroyed my gut - which is usually in great, working condition. Within the first 24hrs I had somewhat severe stomach pain (was always worse towards the end of the day for some reason), and I could tell my digestion was very off. My stomach seemed to be struggling after meals; bloat, lots of gurgling, feeling a lot of air moving around and feeling like I needed to pass gas or use the restroom but nothing happened. I'm also usually very regular and have hardly ever struggled with constipation. I had no nausea, but did experience a drop in appetite. Luckily within 48hrs of being off of it, and giving my stomach a big boost on probiotics/fermented foods to try to repair the good bacteria in my gut, I am feeling almost normal again. All in all I'm glad to have the UTI gone, but I will remember the name of this antibiotic and ask for anything else the next time I need to be prescribed.
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Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month

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My Dr. Prescribed me this medication for my UTI. I only had two side effects from the medicine. The first time I took a dose I noticed I was a little lightheaded but knowing me, of course I didn't eat anything before taking the medication...I'm hard-headed lol but the second side effect I had was sleepiness. I walked around like a zombie until I fell asleep ??

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My Dr. Prescribed me this medication for my UTI. I only had two side effects from the medicine. The first time I took a dose I noticed I was a little lightheaded but knowing me, of course I didn't eat anything before taking the medication...I'm hard-headed lol but the second side effect I had was sleepiness. I walked around like a zombie until I fell asleep ??
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