Sulfameth For Strep

My husband has strep throat and has no insurance. He has some sulfa.... Here but we are not sure if he can use it... ## Hello, Kathy! How is your husband doing? This is an antibiotic, so it can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections. However, the concern is that if he doesn't have enough to complete a full course of it, it could create the risk of his developing antibiotic resistant bacteria, the same is true if he doesn't actually have an infection. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. It would really be best for him to see a doctor to have them confirm the presence of an infection, if there is one and to have the proper antibiotic prescribed. What dosage is this one?

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Will this help with strep throat ? As my mom is trying to make me take it. ## According to an abstract from nih.gov, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim is no longer commonly recommended by doctors for treating respiratory tract infections (such as strep throat) - as streptococcus pyogenes is believed to be resistant to this drug. This is not to say it won't work or that it never gets prescribed. However it does suggest that perhaps there are better/safer options out there of which I'd encourage you to ask your doctor about after an in person evaluation. Besides that, if your mom doesn't have a full prescription you could end up creating an even stronger antibiotic resistant bacteria that only makes things worse. Visiting the doctor will ensure that you have enough of the righ...

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can i use this meds for strep throat ## Yes, Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic and it is used to treat many types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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Friend needs help. Treated with this medication for infected skin strep. Has fever to the point of chattering teeth, major body aches, extreme fatigue, splitting headache, diarrhea. Went to doctor who just told him not to take meds anymore. Any suggestions on how to help? ## Hello, Cliff! How is your friend doing? Unfortunately, those can be side effects of this medication and, once it is discontinued, the only thing that will help is time. I had a bad allergic reaction to it several years ago and it took about 2 weeks for all of the symptoms to go away. If his doctor approves, some Benadryl may help with some of the symptoms, as well as Imodium for the diarrhea. Beyond that, it's just a waiting game. However, as explained by the NIH, such side effects or allergic reactions tend to ...

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can this drug be used for strep throat ## Yes, Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic that is used to treat many types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Are there any comments or questions? ## As with any man made antibiotic there is the problem of it killing all bacteria including the bacteria used for digestion.Garlic is a powerful natural antibiotic, there is a really good one called Garlique. Eat a lot of natural [no jells or fillers] yogurt [any flavor] or take papaya tablets or eat the fruit to help with digestion.You can also by the capsules of acidophilus or the liquid form. ## I am taking SMZ/TMP for bronchitis. Will this medicine help bronchitis?

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Is Bactrim used for streptococcus infections( Sulfameth/trimethoprim)( ## Yes, it has been shown to be effective against them. Learn more Bactrim details here. Has your doctor prescribed it? This is a sulfa based antibiotic and can cause allergic reactions in many people, so I advice you to keep an eye out for any side effects and alert your doctor to any problems immediately.

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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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