Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
How Long After Taking Macrobid Can Serious Side Effects Develop?
Question: How long after taking Macrobid can serious side effects develop? Blindness, neruropathy, etc?
Brief Answer:
Rarely noted within first month of using it
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Macrobid is an antibiotic containing the active ingredient Nitrofurantoin.
It is rarely causing such severe side effects.
They can occur only during long term use of macrobid or if using frequently.
When present, such severe side effects are noted within the first month of its use.
Hope it answered to your queries!
Dr.Albana
Rarely noted within first month of using it
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Macrobid is an antibiotic containing the active ingredient Nitrofurantoin.
It is rarely causing such severe side effects.
They can occur only during long term use of macrobid or if using frequently.
When present, such severe side effects are noted within the first month of its use.
Hope it answered to your queries!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What are chances of developing neurotis from macrobid after 1month of its use
Brief Answer:
Only little chances as it is rarely occurring...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
There are only little chances to develop neuritis if macrobid is being used for 1 month as it rarely occurs. It depends however, on individual properties.
All the best!
Only little chances as it is rarely occurring...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
There are only little chances to develop neuritis if macrobid is being used for 1 month as it rarely occurs. It depends however, on individual properties.
All the best!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What about 1day dose (2pills) only?
Brief Answer:
Usually,that dose won't have such effect...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Usually, that dose won't have such serious effect.
When we talk about serious side effects such as neuritis, we discuss over the long-term use: 1 month or more on daily basis and not only 1 day dose.
However, as mentioned earlier, it depends on individual properties.
All the best!
Usually,that dose won't have such effect...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Usually, that dose won't have such serious effect.
When we talk about serious side effects such as neuritis, we discuss over the long-term use: 1 month or more on daily basis and not only 1 day dose.
However, as mentioned earlier, it depends on individual properties.
All the best!
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
