Side Effects Of Bactrim (Page 9)

I need to know of any side effects that may occur while taking this medication.

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I was diagnosed with a staph infection three weeks ago. I was given bactrim ds 2 pills 2 times a day. I noticed that I would get warm after I took the pills. Each day it seemed to get warmer, until I just was hot all of the time. Asked the pharmacist about it, she said that was normal, just take a Tylenol with the doses. Then on the sixth day, I got sick to my stomach. Was up all night vomiting violently. Called the doctor she said no it's not the bactrim must have been something you ate. Felt better later, continued taking the pills. Didn't throw up again. Then on the 9th day broke out in hives, didn't think this was from the med since I had been on it for so long. By the evening my whole body looked like it had been sunburned, arms were swelling. Hives went away, but attends and face felt and looked sunburned. Went to the er and they immediately pointed to the bactrim. They gave me oral prednisone and told me to take benadryl. I went home but as soon as the prednisone wore off the sunburn rash came back. I went to my doctor on Monday, she gave me a shot and more prednisone. Overall its getting less red, my face is still breaking it in rash when the oral steroid wears off, but not as bad. But I worry that this isn't going to stop when I'm off the steroids. I just wish I had never gotten on this horrible drug. How long does it take to recover from this? How long does this junk remain in your system?

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@ Melissa. It took me 4-6 weeks to feel ok after this poison wreaked havoc on my body. I drank tons of water (almost enough to make me sick) and even though I felt weak and tired I hopped on the treadmill and "sweat it out" I swear it helped... Also probiotics helped my digestion get back on track. Good luck.

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It sounds to me that a lot of people posting here have allergies not suitable for this med. I was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI and it is working wonderfully. I will say this tho. It was my own mistake, but DO NOT consume alcohol at ANY point while taking these meds. Wait two to three days after your prescription is empty. The side effects are horrible. Cold sweats, constant headache, aches in every muscle, constant thirst, naseau, disorientation. Your's may vary. That happened on Friday and it it has gotten better but not fully subsided, it is Monday now. Just remember it's always important to ask your doctor about any new meds an be honest about allergies and habits you have.

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I have bactrim for an infected finger that won't get better. The second day I took it, I woke up freezing cold with a really bad headache. I didn't take it for a day, and didn't feel much better but I took it again yesterday and I just woke up with another headache and a fever. I don't know if the symptoms are from the medicine or not. But it seems like it.

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I'm a 17 year old female who got prescribed Bactrim for acne. I have been taking it for 3 days, twice a day. Yesterday i noticed a nagging headache that seemed to be especially toward the back of my head and also neck pain. If it is possible for your eyes to physically hurt, mine definitely do! The first night of taking Bactrim I was restless and unable to sleep for hours at a time, and when I did sleep I had strange dreams. I wake up everyday and run 4 miles, ( i think my reaction to the drug was not worse because I drink tons of water and sweat alot when I run), and usually this exercise gives me my energy for the rest of the day. Sadly, on Bactrim I felt physically and mentally exhausted by noon. Today on the third day I have a constant headache and experienced true lack of appetite and nausea. I have never reacted so badly to a medication, and am wondering why my dermatologist would prescribe something so strong for a very very mild acne problem. I am taking myself off of the drug.

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It took about 4 to 5 weeks to finally get rid of the blazing hot fever feelings that would flare up at a certain time in the after noon. My doctor told me I could try benadryl pills over the counter to see of that help. And it did take some of the edge off.. just a little bit.

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It's been over a month since I had my reaction, I'm slowly getting better but my face still flares up now and then. Gets red and one side swells up. My arms that got the worst of it are still discolored and sensitive. I now can't go out without putting on SOX 50 or stronger sunblock and my tolerance for heat or cold had definitely lowered. This sucks. The doctor says it will take three to six months for this to stop. If anyone taking this had any doubt about this drug talk to your doctor and have them prescribe something else if possible. This wasn't the only option they had for my infection they just choose this drug for what every reason. If I had known the risks of a bad reaction like this were more than they let on or that it could be worse after you have been on it for ten days I would have asked for another drug.

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I had the same symptoms just not the headache. I went to my family doctor and noticed I've lost 8 pounds in a week from lack of appetite. I haven't slept good. These are supposedly common side effects caused by the Bactrim. I was told to quit taking them.

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I have also had same symptoms, aching, chills, fever, nausea started day 6 on bactrim and continued but doc did not pick up on it being an allergic reaction until day 9 of a prescribed 10day course. I am a 34yo RN and just had no clue a fever could be a sign of a severe rxn to Bactrim. My doc dc'd the Bactrim on Wednesday when I broke out in a full body rash with areas on my arms looking sun burned. I still feel horrible and wondering if you have any tips to speed up recovery? She ended up switching my antibiotic to Keflex today based on my abscesses culture results so hoping I tolerate the Keflex, been a long time since I have had to take Keflex.

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I was put on Bactrim for a month 80o mg twice a day for a sinus infection. I have never had an allergic reaction to any medication, but on the 17th day of the Bactrim, I broke out neck to ankle in a rash. The itching is unbearable. I went to the doctor today, and all it took was one look from him and he said, "Sulfa allergy. Stop taking the Bactrim." He gave me a Prednisone shot and a six day course of oral Prednisone. I'm taking Benadryl, 1 every four hours, and using Aveno hydrocortisone cream (expensive) to deal with the rash. I also had some heart palpitations and trouble getting a breath. Since there are other antibiotics that could be prescribed for a bacterial infection, I think docs should avoid Bactrim unless it is a last resort. Of course, if you don't know you are allergic to it, the doc can't know either, but better to be safe and prescribe something other than Bactrim.

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I hope you have gotten help by now. Just saw this. I recently was tx with Bactrim for MRSA. Never taken before. I am a nurse. Never connected my symptoms to the Bactrim. High fever, chills, nausea and vomiting. Decrease appetite, severe headache, lethargy, and stiff neck. Then the rash came.
Turns out I had viral meningitis due to the Bactrim. It sounds like your symptoms were very similar. If anyone starts to get severe headache, stiff neck, fevers after taking Bactrim... Go to ED immediately!!!!! This is a dangerous drug ??

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I just took one pill of bactrim and started having muscle pain all over and barely able to walk. Fever also. Im just not taking any more of that pill. But this joint pain is killing me! Thinking if i should go to ER.

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Yes!!!!! And Bactrim has a long half life. It will be in your system awhile. Go see a doctor to be on the safe side.

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I started taking Bactrim a week ago for prostatitus. They can only guess if it is a bacterial infection or just inflammation, but the antibiotics are in case it is bacterial and may get worse. I felt good for 4 days, but on the 5th day I had fever, aches, and chills. I assumed that I had a virus and was a bit relieved that I was taking antibiotics in case my fever was due to a bacterial infection. On the 6th day with bactrim, I started getting very itchy and soon had a rash over almost all of my body. Didn't take another dose after that. But then the rash and itchiness got worse. The rash started off just red and irritated and then progressed to a thousand little red specks. It is all more itchy than I can imagine. Started taking benadryl but went to my primary care physician and they gave me steroids. Just took my first dose so I hope I feel better soon.

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I was put on this drug for a duration of 10 days, 2 times a day for a UTI. The first three days I had the most debilitating headache I've ever experienced; I didn't connect this with a side effect, I only assumed it was due to cutting out the caffeine for the sake of my bladder. However, on the 9th day, I woke up with my lips swollen to gigantic proportions. On the 10th day, I woke up with the most itchy rash that looks like hives from my neck to my ankles. Hoping this Benadryl takes care of it.

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I have been off the medication for over a month. I still get a horrible patchy rash on my arms and legs. It itches so bad and it is aggravated by Sun and heat. I would think it would've gotten better by now but it's not. I take benadryl but nothing arms to help especially at night my legs itch so bad I can't sleep!

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@Jessica: Has this been going on during the month or did it start after a month? I am curious because I get spells of itching but not all the time and it is very mild so I really do not need to take benadryl. Mine started roughly about a day ago.

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Doctor prescribed me Bactrim 4 weeks ago (Sept 3 to be exact) for UTI. I took until I started having side effects like elevated heart rate (almost like it was going to explode), feeling "out of it", anxiety about the 6th day in (Sept 9). Called the doctor and told me to continue which gut feeling told me to stop. Took it anyways and had the same symptoms the next day (Sept 10) and called again in which the Doctor told me to stop. The very next day around midnight (Sept 11), I had tiny bumps all over my upper body and arms. Started benadryl and took it every six hours (I had only two rounds of it). Next day (Sept 12), it went to hell as I was numb all over and chest tightness with short breaths, went to ER and giving prednisone and pepcid to eliminate the reaction which in few hours it was gone. Close call and very scary. I was giving antihistamines as well as prednisone for 5 days. After that, everything subsided. Now today (Oct 3) I feel somewhat better but still get mild bouts of feeling "out of it" or itching here and there or sometimes mild chest tightness.

Question to all those out there, how long does this take to be practically completely out of your system? I hear anywhere from 4-6 weeks or even several months, is that true? There's no way that this drug can remain in your system for a long time, can it? I am thinking I will be ok but it will take some time for my body to recover/rebuild and be ok again. Drinking plenty of fluids and exercise seems to help a lot. Does anyone recommend any supplements or a cleanse or anything? I would appreciate any feedback or replies, thank you!

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I have been off the med for a few months and still have issues with my skin. Any time I'm in the sun, my arms and face flare up. Get red and feel super hot. I'm starting to wonder if it'll ever go back to normal.

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My 8 year old Daughter was prescribed Bactrim for Cellulitis in her lower left leg. She was on it 10 Days and THIRSTY, THIRSTY the entire time. The very last day of the Medicine after her Morning dose of 1 and 1/2 pills twice daily she broke out into Hives all over her legs, Feet, arms. Doctor said to not take her last dose and that her rash will go away. It is 2 days after the rash appeared and it gets worse each day. Horrible Antibiotic and i am sure it will soon be on a Television Commercial that if you have taken this Medicine and have had all this issue to call the number to sue the company. AND I WILL BE RIGHT THERE!!! IF THIS RASH GETS ANY WORSE I AM CONTACTING A LAWYER IN THE MORNING. My child is not going to suffer the consequences of some A hole company putting out un safe drugs. SO DISGRUNTLED.

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