What Is Bactrim Used For

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Is it used to treat venereal diseases? I like to sleep around and it burns when I pee. ## Hello, Karen! How are you? It depends on the specific STI that you have, different ones sometimes call for different antibiotics that are known to eradicate it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Burning when you pee may be due to a urinary tract infection. Have you consulted a doctor? ## If causing side effects isOK to keep taking the bacterium pills .tmz/smp

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Can it help with spider bites? I went to doctor today and they gave me this but I don't see anything about helping with bites? ## Bactrim is an antibiotic for infection. It takes 2-3 days before you see improvement of the infection. Be sure to clean the area with soap and water, dry completely, cover only if draining. ## An antibiotic is often given for such bites, to prevent infection. The FDA lists the typical side effects for this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Recently, I suffered a severe allergic reaction to Bactrim DS, with itchy hives and welts all over my entire body not to mention I have bone cancer. I'm trying to find out what Bactrim is made from to protect myself from possible allergic reactions to any certain plant?tree?etc...what is Bactrim derived from? Mold?Grass? Or????? Thanks~ ## Hello, TRay! How are you? I understand your concern, but a medication is a fully refined form of whatever natural substance it is composed of, so you can't match the allergies that way. For example, I am highly allergic to mold, but I can take most antibiotics without a problem, though many are derived from molds. You are most likely just allergic to the Sulfamethoxazole in it, I experienced a similar problem several years ago, when I took. Ab...

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I have chrinic kidney disease is it safe to take? ## Hello, Keekee! How are you? This is an antibiotic that's used to treat bacterial infections. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. And there are some risks associated with taking it, if you have impaired renal function. Did your doctor prescribe this?

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If one is HIV positive and is given Ilvitrim, does that mean that have to take those pills forever or only when necessary? ## What has your doctor advised? Ilvitrim contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent infections, which can be very dangerous to someone that is HIV positive. In many countries, it is sold under the brand name Bactrim, so you can learn more about it here: However, only your doctor is going to be able to let you know how long you need to take it. ## Can. I give the baby alvitrim with differen time? ## I give my child ivtrim at dffrnt tym is fyn ## Is it necessary to give my baby ilvitrim if I'm feeding her formula? ## If iam HIV negative and given iivitrim by my doc when I Finnish treatme...

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I have some sort of infection on my left elbow. I have been on bactrim for 36 hours and the redness and swelling have went 4 to 6 inches further than it was. How long will bactrim take to decrease the swelling and redness? ## The general rule for antibiotics is that if they are working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking them for a full 24 hours, and you should start to see improvement after taking them for a full 72 hours, according to NIH reports. Thus, if this is continuing, you should return to your doctor, as you may need to try a different antibiotic. The FDA lists the typical side effects of most antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Has there been any change?

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Bactrim Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim, SMX-TMP

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, sold under the brand name Bactrim among others, is a fixed-dose combination antibiotic medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.[2] It consists of one part trimethoprim to five parts sulfamethoxazole.[7] It is used to treat urinary tract infections, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections, travelers' diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, and cholera, among others.[2]&a...

I have a cut on my leg and my Dr gave me Bactrim Ds for Cellulitis infection. Is this the correct med for treating CELLULITIS? ## Hi Marie, Most of the time, Cellulitis treatment involves antibiotics taken by mouth and is later followed-up by your doctor. You could also be given painkillers if necessary. Bactrim is a pretty serious antibiotic, so I think it would be vital to use it over other options when the situation absolutely calls for it. For your own peace of mind though I'd just be sure to educate yourself on the possible side-effects that can come with it. Learn More: Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethopriml Details I hope this helps!

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About two weeks ago I thought I got bitten by mosquito's in the back of my knee but as the days past the bites started to itch like crazy and is now they are the size of a dime, swollen and scabbed over but still itch, I also have noticed that I have tinnier bites in different places on my body. This past Sunday the 7th I started feeling sick in my stomach then on Monday I had diarrhea and noticed rice like partials in my bowels. Today I went to my doctor and she had me go to labcorp and have a fecal test done, then my doctor told me it looked like ground itch so she prescribed me Bactrim DS 800/160,hydroxyzine HCL 25mg and mupirocin ointment. My stomach is constantly nauseated , I am asking will Bactrim kill the ground itch or should I be on something else for the issue. ## No, Bac...

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Dr. wrote script for 1 tablet nightly 30 tablets 11 refills. Do I take it for a year? ## Hello, Blondie! How are you? What condition is being treated? It is sometimes prescribed this way, if someone get chronic UTIs, as a preventative measure. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, I can't provide you with an answer, without more details. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you!

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Bactrim - i have a 6mnth old child, has been drinking bactrim for 5mnths now and developed rush that looks like eczima. i'm hiv positive and still breastfeeding and i'm giving him NVP also. should i carry on with the batrim or should i stop? ## The rash may be a sign that he is developing a sensitivity or allergy to the medication, so it could be dangerous to continue to give it to him. Learn more Bactrim details here. At this point, you need to contact his doctor, so they can examine the rash and inform you of how to proceed, but most likely, he will need to be switched to a different medication. Are there any other questions or comments?

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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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Antibiotic information and experiences pertaining to Bactrim ## The drug in description known as Bactrim contains a combination of Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim, and is a sulfonamide antibacterial combination in the ratio of 1 to 5, 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. ## The Dr. said I have a staff infection. I do not know how I got it? Is this the right medicine to take for a staff infection? Thank you. I also have a heart condition with a defibrillator in me. ## P.S., The Dr. said it is Cellulitis. Is Bactrim the right medicine to get rid of this? It is bad! Thank you. ## Hi Monte, I...

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I am taking Bactrim DS for an infection cellulitis due to a cut on my leg. Is this the right antibiotic given to me? ## Hi Marie, Based on my research, Bactrim DS is used for treating cellulitis infection. If I can recommend anything else to help the healing process, it would be to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and look into supplements that will boost your immune system. A good anti inflammatory supplement is Echinacea Goldenseal. Also, Tea Tree and Lavender essential oils are very good for skin related infections because they are anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. If you decide to try any of my suggestions, make sure you do plenty of your own research! I hope this helps!

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sulfameth/trimethoprim 800-160 ## I have been on this drug for a week now and I have been experiencing a hard time sleeping and I wake up every hour on the hour and when I first was on it I did not sleep for four days and I never had sleeping problems before. When I do sleep I also get really weird dreams. Has anyone experienced this? ## Yes- I am having problems sleeping and weird dreams also. Ooh-well; it will stop soon. I will complete the medication and hopefully be done with it. ## This medication is a combination of two antibiotics, and yes, they will cause sleep problems for some people, but this will wear off if you are on it for awhile, or it you complete your course of treatment. ## I have been put on Bactrim for my acne treatment. I also have problem with sleeping and wierd d...

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I had surgery on both feet to remove lypomas on Jan. 19. 1 foot was healing very slowly. Dr. thought I may have staph - did a culture. It came back no staph or infection. Said I have skin flora. Dr. put me on this antibiotic as a precaution b/c this Wed. he is going to do a "scrub" on 1 foot to enable new skin to grow back. I took med. for 7 days ( 1 twice a day.) He ordered a refill. I took 2 pills of the refill & work up with a severe rash resembling measels. I have no itching. The last pill I took was Thursday a.m. Dr. put me on benadryl gel caps every 4 hrs. Problem is that when I woke up this morning (Sat.) the rask had gotten much worse & spread to my entire body. I have been running 101 - 102 fever for 2 days now. Dr. have prescribed Leviquin since I must be havin...

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i'm pregnant for 7 months and 3wks and i was confined for 3 days due to preterm labor. i was injected thru IV with magnesium a for 48 hrs after i got discharged my ob prescribed me with isoxilan and i should take it 2 tab every 6 hrs for 2 weeks and also bactrim 2x a day for 7 days due to UTI....i'm fine with isoxilan but when i searched abt side effects of bactrim i started worrying that it may cause harm to my baby even if my ob told me that there is no side effect to the baby...please enlighten me about this........

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My son has Mrsa and at the doctors they gave me sulfameth-trimeth susp. Will that help with Mrsa? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, commonly prescribed in the U.S. under the brand name Bactrim and yes, it is one of the antibiotics that MRSA is known to respond to. It may cause side effects, such as: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any other questions?

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My friend has Aids and have been taking Bactrim for a long period of time. I read some side effects of Bactrim and he has all of them. aching joints, swelling, nausea, rashes sometimes. In a lot of pain. I was wondering what he could take in place of Bactrim to see if his condition improves. ## Hi Darryl, sorry to hear about your friend. That's kind of tough because I am assuming that he's been taking the Bactrim in order to prevent pneumonia? Sounds like he needs to be on a preventative treatment but this particular antibiotic can be pretty tough on the body. While there are other antibiotics out there which are generally tolerated better, they may not be a good fit based on his condition and needs. Has his doctor been notified about these side effects? Perhaps they could work ...

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I have a 3lb tcup Yorkie and he's been coughing and I can hear the congestion in his chest and breathing. I'm disabled and in serious pain my self and can barely walk due to the bladder and mesh I can't find the dosage for his weight. I don't want to give him to much. He's my everything and I feel so horrible but I don't want it to get worse or pneumonia? Please help me out. I will make sure he drinks plenty of water.

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