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Does Macrobid Cause Diarrhea?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: I took Macrobid for a bladder 4 weeks ago or more. I was allergic to the drug but did not figure it out until after 9 days of taking. My Dr. told me no matter what TAKE THE DRUG Take Imodium!!!!!!! Diarrhea fever muscle aches joint aches headache BUT the Dr. said TAKE THE DRUG.. I went to the Emergency Room after I broke out in a rash around my waist. Dr. SAID ALLERGIC TO MACROBID...STOP TAKING!!!!!!!! I HAVE MUSCLE CRAMPS IN MY FEET LEGS HANDS .. My Family Physician told me to drink Gator Aid WATER WATER WATER...It has not stopped the problem.. Has the Macrobid caused these problems?????
I had blood work done 3 days ago to see if I am deficient in anything. The testing came back normal. He wants to send me to have m leg veins checked out. MY HANDS CRAMP TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Weight loss Can't seem to gain the weight back I lost in the toilet.........DEHYDRATED STILL I read in a drug display somewhere the drug Macrobid could cause damage....HELP
Family Dr. wants me to take AMLODIPINE for the cramping...???? NO NO NO I take Benicar 5mg for blood pressure...I will not take more.....

Answered by Dr. Divakara (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't take Amlodepine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting your query.

First of all don't take Amlodipine.

Well yes these symptoms could be due to reaction to Macrobid. It should have been stopped earlier only. However no problem, this can be corrected.

Well now your problems are due to dehydration due to loose motions. Also never take Imodium . I recommend you to drink plenty of fluids like water, fruit juices or electral solution.

Your leg cramps are due to dehydration and potassium deficiency. Eat more of banana . If cramps persists ask your doctor for prescription of Syrup Potchlor and use it for 2-3 days.

If loose motions are persisting get a tests called Stool culture sensitivity test and revert back with report.

Ask your doctor for prescription of a probiotic like Sporolac, this will help in controlling loose motions.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)

My family Dr. told me to use FLORAJEN3 for the Probiotics. I HAVE NOT HAD loose stools for 2 weeks or more.. Still the dehydration persists. OK I will follow your advice to the T.. I was in fear since the issue of cramping muscles has gotten worse I might Be In Trouble I can't thank you enough for your advice. I was not getting the answers I from our small town Dr.'s... I have not used this manor of help before and I So Appreciate you helping me. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Divakara (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome . Wish you speedy recovery.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar