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Macrobid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. It is prescribed to treat urinary tract infections and works by interfering with chemicals in the bacteria, which in turn kills the bacteria. It has also been prescribed to treat E. coli.
In 2010, the Journal of Medical Case Reports published an article that linked the use of Nitrofurantoin to the development of autoimmune hepatitis—a disease which attacks the liver cells. Of the people who suffer from this side effect, it was also discovered that nearly 70 percent of them were female.
It has also been advised that older adults steer clear of this drug as well due to serious side effects. If the drug stays too long in the bloodstream, it can lead to peripheral neuropathy and scarring of the lungs.
Serious side effects include:
Less serious side effects may include:
This information is provided for informational purposes only.
Jacoby & Meyers Mass Torts Law Group is not currently accepting new claims for Macrobid.
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