Sulfa Sinus

Can you use sulfamethoxazole for a sinus infection? I have a sinus infection and I have a brand new bottle of sulfamethoxazole 10mg. ## It is a broad spectrum antibiotic that can be prescribed 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. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i have a sinus infection was this the right medicine to get. me mouth hurts alot how long for medicine to kick in ## Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim DS is a sulfonamide antibacterial combination used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## After a few doses of Sulfameth/TMP DS I have broken out with a rash on one side of my face and am experiencing nausea. Are both those symptoms a by-product of this medication? ## Hi Marie... both of those are side effects of this drug. Please take a look at the information below and you can find your symptoms among the many others associated with Sulfamethoxa...

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Put on medication four days ago, 2 a day. How long before I can feel like a human again? ## I started with a sinue infection on the 2nd of April. This is usual for this time of year. Used over the counter meds. It became worse. Coughed all day and night. Finally went to a clinic on the 11th. That Dr. just checked my sinusis on the face. Blood pressure very good. He told me by just checking the facial sinusis that it was a bacterial sinus infection. Put me on Sulfamethoxazole-TMP DC 800-160 for 15 days. I have felt any change and would like to begin feeling human again. I started a rash on my anckles. They said to take benedryal. When can I start feeling better with the med.? I also get nausiated taking this. ## Hello, Sharon! How are you? Usually, you should start to see improvement wit...

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I have about 8 of the sulfameth/trimeth that were left over. I've had a horrible sinus problem for years and my Dr wont give me antibiotics, only gives me Fluticasone. Looked up my nostril once that's it. Fluticasone is useless. Very thick mucus, smells bad. Green, yellow, even kinda gray. Maybe I need a specialist I don't know but I will try anything to get rid of this. I have to blow my nose so hard I'm afraid I'm gonna have a stroke Lol. Seriously though, I can't handle this anymore. ## I think it might be time for you to see an Ear, Nose, & Throat specialist to try and get to the root of the problem. While discolored mucous does not always mean an infection is present, contrary to popular belief as documented by the NIH, sometimes it means your body is fi...

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Can you use this medicine for a sinus infection where you are bringing up green phlegm? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, is an antibiotic that can be used to treat many types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: However, if this is medication that you had left over, because you didn't finish it all to treat some other infection that it was prescribed for, you should know that it is never a good idea to do that. It creates the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. A partial prescription of left over medications is probably not going to be enough to provide you with a full course of the antibiotic for this infection. Thus, you should really see a doctor. Are there an...

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Are Sulfameth/tmp ds tab good for Sinus Infection. these were given to me by my doctor back in 11/10/2010, ## Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim is a sulfonamide antibacterial combination of Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole, in the ratio of 1 to 5, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. That said, I would assume that it is beneficial for a sinus infection; but not being a doctor myself I cannot be 100% certain of this. Although you can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below, that may have more info to offer... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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I am coumadin and have a terrible time with level fluctuations. I bleed very quickly. What is the interaction problem with sulfatrim? I am taking it for a sinus infection. ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. When taken with Coumadin, which contains the active ingredient Warfarin, the plasma concentrations of the Coumadin can be increased, meaning that you are absorbing more of the medication than usual and your body isn't processing it out at the normal rate. This can result in increased bleeding dangers. Does your doctor know you are on both of these?

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white oval for sinus ## I am taking it right now, some affects are color changing of the euron, also you have to take it 1 or 2 hours before you eat it. your stomach must be empty ## This is an antibacterial/antibiotic. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. Have you had any problems using it? ## I am very dizzy from this, my doctors says I have a bladder infection. I dont like this feeling ## can sulf-trim ds cause sores in the mouth?

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Because Cefdinir is also a antibiotc, wii it work just as well as Sulfameth tmp ds tabs. ## It really depends on what type of infection is being treated. Sometimes doctors choose one antibiotic over another, because they know has been proven more effective at treating certain infections. For instance, while it is a broad spectrum antibiotic of the Cephalosporin class, Cefdinir has been proven most effective at treat infections of ear, sinus, throat and skin. Thus, your doctor may not want to prescribe it for a urinary tract infection. The Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, however, has been shown to be very effective at treating urinary tract infections, so when you have one, your doctor may prefer to use it as their first choice. And there are some infections that they are both proven...

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Acetaminophen + Dexbrompheniramine + Pseudoephedrine

Dexbrompheniramine/pseudoephedrine (trade name Drixoral) is a combination medication that contains the antihistamine dexbrompheniramine maleate and the decongestant pseudoephedrine sulfate. It was used to treat symptoms associated with allergies and colds such as itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, nasal and sinus congestion, and sneezing. Because it contains pseudoephedrine, its purchase in the United States was severely restricted by the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 over fears...

My blood panel was all good except my platelets were low - 99. I'm on a 3rd round of augmentin clavanate for cat bite and then sinusitis. Would the medicine cause this? Last time it was 196. ## Hello, Peaches! How are you? It may just be due to the infection, IE: your sinusitis. Your doctor should recheck, once it has cleared up to see if the situation corrects itself. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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IP 272 ## I had a sinus infection this was perscribed 8 days ago I have been taking it with Zyrtec and Mucinex D I just noticed a rash from neck to top of thighs does not itch can breath fine not raised like hives should I be concerned I can not afford another Dr visit. ## No, if it is not an itch rash, then it is just a side effect of the antibiotic and not an allergic reaction, this is a normal occurrence.

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Is a large white pill with 93 089 on it a Sulfameth Tmp? ## Yes, this contains 800mgs of Sulfamethoxazole and 160mgs of Trimethoprim, it is a combination of 2 antibiotics. ## is this antibiotic a good pill to take for curing UTI's? ## i just started taking sulfameth/tmp ds tab for a bladder infection and i am reading more and more about severe side effects can you please enlighten me about this drug cause i am about to take my second dose. thank you very much. ## Is sulfameth/tmp good for prostate trouble? ## Can sulfameth/TMP DS Irritate the Prostate? ## I am taking Sulfameth/trimethoprim 8//160 for a sinius infection I think bc I was taking Flagyl for my diviticulitis, so don't know if this facial sinus pain, stiff neck, is a reaction to the flagyl or a sinus infect. Also last...

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I was prescribed sulfamethoxazole tmp ds for a sinus infection and was to take it for 14 days. On my 9th day I woke up at 6 am having terrible muscle soreness and pain for no explainable reason. I couldn't lift my right arm without my bicep and forearm being in awful pain. As the day went on I still experienced pain but it seemed to diminish some. The next morning I woke at the same time and in worse pain. It was excruciating just to move. I tried reaching my doctor but decided to just stop taking the antibiotics. I only had 3 more days. The following day the pain was dull and almost non-exsistant. I had never had such a reaction in my life but I guess it's safe to say I'm allergic to this medication and will never forget it. ## That's actually not an allergic reaction, ...

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I've been taking sulfameth for 5 days for a sinus infection and the side effects are worse than the infection. I keep running a fever and feel listless. ## Have you contacted your doctor? The fever may be related to the infection itself and the other side effects should wear off, once you are done with your course of the medication. It may also cause nausea, dizziness and diarrhea.

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can you take sulfameth/th/trimethoprim 800 160 with meloxicam 7.5.. I am taking it for a sinus infection and cough, but my costachondritis has flared up and wanted to take meloxicam ## My findings state that there are in fact interactions between these two drugs. Posted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 2C9 may theoretically increase the plasma concentration (potency) of meloxicam. The clinical significance is unknown. The potential for an interaction should be considered during concomitant use." Based on the info above, I would recommend talking to your doctor before going through with taking the meloxicam, just to play it safe. I hope this info helps. Get well soon! ## I didn't find any problems or interactions li...

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What is this medication used for? ## Sulfamethoxazole can be used as an alternative to amoxicillin-based antibiotics to treat sinusitis. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## When followed by DS TABITP, it is for urinary tract infections and yeast infections. ## I am on this medication for a spider bite, i got some kind of infection from whatever spider bit me. ## I also had a spider bite, after an iv by the doctor i was recommended to take them for 10 days. ## Infection found when having hammer toe straighten ## My son who is 4 is on this..his doctor hasn't figured out what wrong inside his little body ..he gets headache s his back and left hip bone hurts and sometihe cryex when he pees..he gets...

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Does this thin blood like aspirin, Ibuprofen? Is it safe to take this prior to surgery to knock a sinus infection? ## Sulfamethoxazole Tmp Ds itself is not a blood thinner, although it does have a warning label stating it's interaction with other blood thinners. As far as pre-operative doses go, this is probably something that should be discussed with the surgeon, since every surgeon has their own unique pre and post operative instructions. Odds are it is probably fine, as it is an antibiotic and doesn't thin blood; but just to be sure I would double check with his personal instructions. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... I hope this helps!

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i just want to know what this drug is and what it is used for. suxprim. ## i wanted to purchase this in mexico and wanted to know what it was for ## It is for a sinus infection antibiotic. Works very good ## how aften do I take this medicine and how many times a day for a sinus infection? 160/800 mg ## this drug is used for kidney infections. ## is the Sulfametoxazol-Trimetoprima 800 MG the same type with Ciprofloxacina 500mg? ## I think it is a general antibiotic, because it was prescribed to me for tourista. ## DOES THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN PENICILLIN? ## - Urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, acute and chronic prostatitis, asymptomatic bacteriuria and prophylaxis of recurrent infections. - Gastrointestinal and enteritis, gastroenteritis, traveler'...

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taking for chronic upper respertory/ear nose throat ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic and the Metronidazole is an antifungal medication, these are both used to treat infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## Can sulfameth/TMPDS tabs be used to treat sinus infections?

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