List Infections Bactrim Is Used For

I don't even know where to start. I have sores all over my legs and arms that have gotten infected. Behind my right ear I drained a big cyst and a smaller cyst (which at the time I thought was a pimple), my gums have infection coming out and I had either one huge everywhere or a couple cysts in my vagina that have drained. Some of the sores have healed and others have gotten worse. The skin by the corners of my nails where they are dried and cracked are starting to release infection. Dr gave me Bactrim without a visit. I'm scared it is something worse than he believes it to be. ## Hello, Jamie! How are you? Has there been any change? You really need to have your doctor check these out and do a culture to see what is causing them. The FDA lists the typical Bactrim side effects as...

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What kind of medicine is used to treat stapph infections ## PREVIOUS QUESTION ABOUT STAPH DRUG THAT IS EFFECTIVE ## Generally it requires a strong antibiotic, such as Bactrim, or the generic equivalent. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. What medication was prescribed for you?

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Have a tooth ache can it be used to get rid of infection so then the tooth can be taken care of? ## I would also like to know the information about if it's good on a infected tooth to? Thx ## This is an antibiotic, so it can be used to treat various types of infections as deemed appropriate by your doctor or dentist. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Sorry for the low rating but most people know that bactrim is an antibiotic and what antibiotics do. The question was whether it was effective in treating a tooth infection. Thanks. I will change my rating in relation to the answer. ## SO CAN I USE THIS MEDCINE TO HELP MY TOOTH INFECTION IM IN SO MUCH P...

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Can. Bactrim cure a sinus infection 800 160 ## Hello, Ernesto! How are you? Yes, this is an antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hello my name is EMMA GARCIA OCAMPO and i have had gum infections in my mouth on the bottom gum between my bottom lip and my gum and it hurts badly i also wanted to know if batrim is also for gum pain and tooth acke ## Hello, Emma! How are you? Was this medication prescribed for you? It is an antibiotic, so it can help with various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. It will not, however, treat pain. The only way it helps with that is if it helps to eradicate the infection, then the pain usually eases. Either way, it does not negate your need to see a doctor or dentist, because you still need to have whatever issue that caused the infection fixed, or it will just kee...

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Yeah I've developed a staph infection and I got Bactrim DS for it I got 30 tablets but my doctor told me to use it for a week and then stop using it and the pharmacist messed up and put on there take one tablet a day and I think it's supposed to be take two tablets by mouth once a day. So I mean I don't have any more staph infections or anything but they come back quite regularly so because I've got hepatitis c. So I know now that next time I need to take two bactrim a day instead of one. ## It is always best to follow your doctor's instructions, since pharmaceutical errors do occur. If in doubt, there is no harm in calling your doctor's office to double check. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, head...

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Hi. Can I take Bactrim DS 800 for strep throat? Thank you. ## Hello, Jan! How are you? This is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections, so it can be used for strep, if your doctor has prescribed it for you. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I used Bactrim; it takes more time to work than clindamycin. It has taken four days for the swelling to go down, but it has gone down and is almost normal now. I have double strength pills and will take them 2x a day for ten days. I also used the clove oil on my gums and that is working very well. They are going from red to pink again. You can buy this a CVS or Walgreens in the toothpaste isle. I also have been taking four advil 2x day for the swelling. ## Hello, KLF! How are you feeling? I'm glad the antibiotic worked for you. How fast it helps really depends on the nature of the bacteria and the severity of the infection. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything e...

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is bactrim ds 800-160 ok to take for my acne? or is my dermotologist phsycotic? i have been taking this medicine for awhile and it makes me itch. ## Hi Conner, This medication contains Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic that's used to treat many types of infections. Based on my research, Bactrim is also used to treat Acne. I didn't see "itching" listed as a side effect, so you could be having an allergic reaction. I would definitely speak with your doctor about lowering your dose or trying something different. Learn More: Bactrim Details I hope this helps!

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I'm having pain in my right ear n also pressure and I can't hear, it's like I hear echo. Sometimes when I swallow saliva my pain comes really bad. ## Hello, Yoli! How are you? Yes, this is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. However, you shouldn't take it, unless your doctor has confirmed that you have an infection and instructed you to take it, because taking it when it is not appropriate creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## can bactrim help get rid of shingles? my mother has had a shingles break out be...

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I was diagnosed with mrsa and bv and I have clindamycin and bactrim. Can I take both at the same time to cure both infections? ## You should take them both, if a doctor has instructed you to do so. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications? How long will you be taking them?

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My wife was diagnosed with uri due to sinusitis. Why use such a heavy duty antibiotic? So many side effects. It's used on HIV patients and to treat certain STI's. I'm assuming she has neither. Seems I'm missing something. Why not use a safer drug? ## Hello, David! How are you? It is just an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections, it is no more or less safe than any other, unless someone is allergic to it. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. The antibiotic that a doctor chooses to prescribe depends on the severity of the infection; the specific bacteria, if it was cultured and other factors. Has she started taking it?

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Can it be used for a toothache infection? ## Hello, Chris! How are you? Yes, this is an antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of infections, as deemed appropriate by your doctor or dentist. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, it will not alleviate the pain, nor will it correct the underlying problem that has caused the dental infection. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Will smz/tmo ds 800-160 help with strep throat? ## From what you've listed, this would be Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, according to the FDA, it's a generic for the antibiotic Bactrim and can be used to treat various types of infections. Typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, it shouldn't be taken, unless your doctor has confirmed the presence of an infection and prescribed it for you. Taking it improperly could cause you to develop antibiotic resistant bacteria. Is there anything else I can help with?

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is it a antibotic ## M.D. scripted me Flagyl & Bactrim for an infection. This infection caused me to have uncontrollable bowel movements.Taking these meds. for 10 days, will it stop this discomfort? ## Yes, these are antibiotics that are used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was recently prescribed Bactrim for a badder infection which I've taken before. For some reason every time I take this medication I get an ulcer inside my mouth. Is this a side effect or an allergic reaction? ## Hello, Sophia! How are you doing? Have you consulted your doctor? Antibiotics can cause yeast infections, as a side effect, so that may be what's causing the sores in your mouth. It would be best to have it checked out, as if it is a yeast infection, it will need treatment. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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I have a skin problem. I have a rash on my face and my back so my aunt told me to use a bactrim pill because it's good. Yesterday I went to the pharmacy to fill a prescription for them. Now I just noticed that they gave me purbac instead of bactrim. I just want to know if they can be used for the same treatment in ur body? ## Yes, they both contain the same active ingredients, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, which are antibiotics used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications? Do you have any known allergies? ## Neobloc a nd metopolol are the same? Neobloc100 mg and metopolol100mg are the same

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I had a severe headache on Tuesday. And the right side of my face mainly my eye and cheek area became swallon. Today I seen my dcotor and he said it could be a few things. So he told me to start taking Bactrim. After reading things here I do not know if I should. I have COPD, ASTHMA, FIBROMYALGIA. AND suffer from depression. This scares me to even try it ## It is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. As to your concerns, I understand them, but such issues are only possible reactions that are experienced by only a small percentage of people that take it. The only way to find out how it works for you is by taking it to find ou...

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Can Bactrim DS 800-160 mg tab help infection in gums due to chronic dry mouth and resulting periodontal disease? ## Hello, Angela! How are you? It is a broad spectrum antibiotic and it can be used to treat various types of infections, so you should take it, if your doctor or dentist has instructed you to do so. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can this pill be used for a sinus infection? I've been worse and was taking amoxicilin and a friend recommend this. ## This tablet is a generic for Bactrim, so it can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections, however, unless your friend is a doctor, you should only take the medication that has been prescribed for you. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I've taken a couple H49 pills. It made me sweat and caused achy bones and pale looking skin. I have now stopped taking the medicine, but I was taking it for my sinuses.

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