Theresa/sulfamethoxazole
UpdatedI have a lousy cold (heavy coughing, headache,very weak,). Doctor gave me this medication. I take meds for HBP, cholestorol, thyroid. Is this ok to take for this.
Im 79
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He gave you an antibiotic to treat cold symptoms?
That really makes no sense, a cold is caused by a virus and this will nothing to clear it up or treat the symptoms.
This will only help if you have a bacterial infection of some type.
Learn more Bactrim details here.
Additionally, this is a sulfa based antibiotic and it is notorious for causing crazy side effects, that coupled with your age and high blood pressure means it may cause you some problems if you have a bad reaction to it. Such reactions are known to elevated blood pressure, it did it to me last year when I took it once.
That final decision, of course, is up to you and your doctor, but I never suggest anyone take this medication unless it's a last resort.
Are there any other questions?
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