Sulfameth Trimethoprim 800 160 Tabs

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I've been taking this drug 2x a day, since 6/1/2011. It was prescribed to treat an infection,of the prostate or lower organ, not sure. Since starting on med, I initially realized a change in how I felt. Glands in my neck shoulders and,up through my head felt sore. I felt giddy or antsy! My fist night on taking drug, I felt uneasy and,only slept a few hours! Next, I felt chills and then started experiencing serious intermitent acheing pain, mostly in my left arm and deltoid muscle shoulder! Since starting on the med, I've had episodes of heavy sleep, chills, waking up in the morning bed clothes soaked, T-shirt and pillow from a fever or chills!I've got about another few days of pills before I use them up! My history is heart problems. Heat attack diagnosed at age 32. Right co...

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I have been using sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 tabs for 2 days (10 day supply, 2x day) and I just started having frequent urges and slight pain/discomfort when urinating? I am using this medication to treat a boil/MRSA. Is this a normal symptom or should I consult the doctor? ## Sulfemathoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic. And no, those are not normal side effects, however, they are symptoms of a urinary infection, so you should consult your doctor. The normal side effects to this medication can include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## I have uti and i been bleed for at less too week i just got the medcine sulf/trimeth 800/160 is the bleeding is fron the uti cause i only be on my perioud for 3 day of every month a...

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is there a limit on how long this medication should be taken? ## Hi Denise, From what I can gather, the length of time in which this medication should be taken depends on the condition/illness. What condition are you using this medication for? If you're comfortable with giving me that information, I can definitely do my best to answer your question as accurately as possible. Learn More: Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim Details I hope this info helps!

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What is this used to treat? ## This medication is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of infections. The specific dosage which you are referring to contains Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg + Trimethoprim 160 mg. ## tengo ardor al orinar y voy muchas veces al baÑo tengo esta pastilla sulfamethtrimethoprim , me la puedo tomar. gracias ## Sorry if the spanish below is not good, but I used Google to translate it: usted podría estar experimentando una reacción alérgica leve o efectos secundarios. Yo recomendaría que usted hable con su médico para ver si necesita cambiar los medicamentos. "you might be experiencing a mild allergic reaction or side effects. I would recommend that you talk to your doctor to see if you need to switch medications." ## does this med...

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Will this medication treat infected boils on skin? ## am taking sulfameth/trimethoprim 800 ## This is a combination antibacterial agent used to treat various types of infections. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. ## They said my household have Mrsa nd my inside body ## im on this medication for hiddranittes supprivita and i feel sick and bed ritten i wanna know is their anyother medication i can take besides this i cant eat or anything help ## If it's that bad why is it still prescribed? Does it clear up swelling on genitals?

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I get yeast infections from most antibiatics. Is this a side effect with this medication. ## Hi Freida, This medication contains two antibiotics, so yes it could very well cause a yeast infection. I've heard of garlic as well as apple cider vinegar being used to treat yeast infections, here is a link that provides more information about those treatments as well as others: disabled-world.com/artman/publish/yeast_infection You can learn more about this drug on the page for Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim Details I hope this helps!

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I have been experiencing muscle pain in my scapula and hip while on this medication, is this a side effect or over exercising? ## Side effects of Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim can include; joint aches, unusual bruising or bleeding, severe tingling, numbness, and muscle pain or weakness. There are a lot more possible side effects associated with this medication, but those listed above are the only ones that I would consider to be linked to your muscle pain. NOTE: the side effects above are regarded as being "severe side effects"; so it is strongly advised that you contact your doctor about it, in case you have to switch medications. 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 bac...

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can you have a seizure while taking this drug. i'm am on zonegram and have been for over seven years with no seizures. started taking sulfameth/trimethoprim 20 days ago & had a seizure today. ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. And yes, seizures can be a rare, but serious side effect of this medication, especially in people that have experienced them, before. You need to contact your doctor immediately, as you will probably require a switch to a different antibiotic. Are there any other questions? ## Taking Sulfamethoxazole/T twice daily for past four days for a UTI.. Also taking Alendronate sodium once per week with daily calcium supplements for past three months. I had a grande mal seizure yesterday before w...

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Started taking this on Friday at 8 pm. Woke up on Saturday with a horrible headache and red eyes. Took it again Saturday at 8am and again at 8pm. Woke up Sunday without headache although it still hurts when I cough. Still took meds at 8am. Is this normal or should I discontinue? ## I also have a slight fever. ## This is a sulfa antibiotic, so I am really not sure if anything is abnormal or unexpected. To be completely honest, what you're experiencing doesn't sound dangerous and may not be sufficient reason to stop taking it, but this is a very nasty antibiotic that I wouldn't recommend to anyone. I really think it should be reserved as a last resort, when other options haven't worked. Learn more SMZ/TMP details here. The final decision on whether or not you continue taki...

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I seek an alternative to above-named Rx aka Bactrim for acne purposes. Thank you for your suggestions. ## Well, the one that's most commonly used now is Doxycycline. Bactrim isn't actually recommended for it, because it tends to cause dangerous allergic reactions in too many people. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Why should you avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight while taking this antibiotic SULFAMETH TRIMETHOPRIM 800/160 ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is a generic for Bactrim, it is a sulfa based antibiotic and the reason you need to avoid sun exposure is due to the fact that it can increase sun sensitivity. This means that it may be much easier for you to suffer a severe sun burn, dehydration and heat stroke. Learn more Bactrim details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What infections used for ## I have slight hiatal hernia and GERD. Will this treat these?

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Is this medicine safe for breast-feeding? ## You might want to check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be certain, but from the information I am finding it is listed as being safe for use, during breast feeding. It is an antibiotic, so some may make it into the breast milk and it can cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments?

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I have been subscribed sulfameth trimethoprim 800 160 for a skin rash. Sulfar content scares me since I had a friend died taking sulfa with Steven Johnson Syndrome. I need more advice on this med. It was prescribed by a Nurse Practioner ## Please see Jo Ann's question below, have not received an answer. ## Hello, Jo Ann! How are you? This is an antibiotic that's used to treat infections and its normal side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. That syndrome is a possible risk associated with any antibiotic, but it is a very slight risk. There's actually a great chance of having an allergic reaction to this one, since about 3% of the population are allergic to it. If it's just a skin rash and not an actual infection, then this medicat...

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Hi I started taking sulfamethy trimethoprim 800160 tabs yesterday eveing for a cyst in the not long before I got a real bad headache this morning I was fine but as soon as I drink it an hr or past an my headache came back ## Hi, Jane! Very sorry about the headaches. It could be from this antibiotic, since it is sulfa based, it has been known to cause some very odd side effects in some people that take it. I had a very bad experience with it myself last year, it gave me a rash, hives, headaches, joint/muscle aches, swollen glands and etc. Learn more Bactrim details here. Have you contacted your doctor? Adverse reactions to this antibiotic usually continue to get worse, so you may need to switch to a different one.

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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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Can Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim 800 160 Tabs Be Given To Cattle and at what dosage? ## I have to apologize for not having all of the information you've asked for, but I'm not a veterinarian and have not studied the use of medications in animals. Learn more Bactrim details here. That said, yes it is listed as being approved for use in cattle, but I don't know what the dosage would be. Does anyone else have an idea on this?

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Taken sulfameth trimethoprim 800/160 tabs started 3 days ago went to ER my hands & arms small bumps as if a insect bite had some sting. While there they gave me a shot of Bactrim DS 800/160. And taken the pill form. My question why am I still itching? And I take Rx on time ## What did the ER doctor say caused the bumps and itching? Bactrim is an antibiotic and it is commonly used to prevent or treat infections. However, if the bumps, stinging and itching were caused by an allergic reaction to something, then this will not treat that. In addition, it can cause a non-allergic skin rash as a side effect. ## I just came from the Dr regarding the Sulfameth. .took it 3 days ago and i got all these tiny bumps all over me!! my skin got blotchy.. I asked pharmacist he said its nothing to wor...

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What can you tell me about Sulfameth Trimethoprim? ## Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim is a combination antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. You can read more on it here: Do you have any questions? ## well i have a question if u are taking this pills would it be normal if u get headaches often and not any kind of headaches really bad ones were cant even stand up or anything.? ## No, that is not a normal side effect of the medication, as you can see from the information on it: You should contact your doctor, just in case it isn't cause by the medication. Have you talked to them about it, yet? ## will sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 tabs clear chlamydia ## Can sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 t...

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I've been on this medicine for three days can I drink alcohol while on this? ## Alcohol can seriously intensify the side effects, so drinking while taking this antibiotic could cause more dizziness, drowsiness and nausea than usual. Thus, it could also result in one drink affecting you as if you had 2 or 3 and so on. Learn more Bactrim details here. In rare cases, this medication can also cause some liver or kidney damage, alcohol may also increase that risk. In reality, the final choice on whether or not to imbibe is up to you, I can only tell you the true information on possible associated risks. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Ive been taking Sulfameth/Tmp 800/160mg tabs for 3 days. 2 tablets twice per day. Im finished taking it yesterday evening. When is it ok to d...

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What remedies are there to counter act the negative side-effects including muscle soreness and an itchy rash? ## Hello, Laura! How are you doing? The itchy rash could be the sign of a serious allergic reaction starting, which means that you should contact your doctor. This just might not be a safe antibiotic for you to take. Learn more Sulfameth/Trimeth details here. Generally, allergic reactions to this medication just tend to get worse, so it's not something that is worth risking. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have heard taking a supplement folic acid will actually help with many of the side effects! ## top of hands look and feel like asecond degree burn, nausea,chills, and fever Does this require immediate medical attention? ## Hi I have been taking these tabs whic...

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