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What Are The Side Effects Of Having Macrobid For A Short Period Of Time?

Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015

Question: I took a 1 day does of Macrobid for possible uti 5 days ago. Am I at risk for any severe side effects now ie neuropathy, blindness etc?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Very very unlikely.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.

It is very unlikely that you will get these side effects on just taking the Medicine for a short course.
These side effects are not so common and occur usually on high doses that too for prolonged periods in people who are pretty disposed or are already suffering from issues like Glaucoma, Diabetic neuropathy.

A fact is that every drug has it side effects but it is not essential that everyone will get them.

I hope it helps.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (6 minutes later)

At what point would they occur? During use , shortly thereafter or delayed onset? At what point am I in the clear? Days, weeks, months, years?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Usually occur with days to months.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Single tablet of Claribid won't cause any side effects.
They usually appear on long term use.
If we talk about the onset of side effects visual side effects are usually seen within days while neuropathy is delayed onset.
If you have any further query, please ask me.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari