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Are Elevated Sugar Levels And Muscle Aches In Legs Due To Macrobid?

Hello I am one day from finishing a one week course of macro bid for a uti. Muscle aches in legs and bld sugar (finger stick) of 137. Also sugar in urine. Can macro bid cause this? I am seeing my doctor tomorrow. Er md recommended I see her and have A 1C drawn . Thank you. YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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Hi & Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concern.
Muscle aches in the legs are suggestive of peripheral neuropathy caused by the side effects of Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin). This medication can also cause body ache, tingling and numbness sensation in the hands or feet. This is usually a reversible effect which subsides after stopping the medication. However the high blood glucose (sugar) level needs to evaluated by your treating physician. You may be asked to undergo fasting blood glucose, post prandial (post meal) blood glucose and urine analysis to rule out diabetes.
Hope the information would help you.

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Are Elevated Sugar Levels And Muscle Aches In Legs Due To Macrobid?

Hi & Welcome to HCM. I can understand your concern. Muscle aches in the legs are suggestive of peripheral neuropathy caused by the side effects of Macrobid (Nitrofurantoin). This medication can also cause body ache, tingling and numbness sensation in the hands or feet. This is usually a reversible effect which subsides after stopping the medication. However the high blood glucose (sugar) level needs to evaluated by your treating physician. You may be asked to undergo fasting blood glucose, post prandial (post meal) blood glucose and urine analysis to rule out diabetes. Hope the information would help you.