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My mom83 started bactrim sulfameth/trimethoprim two days ago and is so exhausted weak upset stomach seeing guys on the roof hallucinations no appetite....think she should stop and take another rx for her bladder infection....what is a better drug? this is an allergic reaction, no? side efeects that seem disabling to me..... ## Bactrim does have what I would call "disabling" side effects, but I don't think that this is an allergic reaction, unless she is experiencing severe swelling or rashes of some kind. Hallucinations are reportedly a general severe side effect of this antibiotic, as is weakness and fatigue, among a large list of other possible side effects. That said, I do agree with you and strongly recommend looking into other antibiotics for a UTI. Macrobid (nitrofuran...

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I have a rash taking SMZ/TMP DS 800-160. Should I stop taking it? ## Have you consulted your doctor? A non-allergic skin rash can be a normal side effect of most antibiotics, including this one, however, you should talk to your doctor to determine if it's the normal side effect reaction, or if you may be experiencing an allergic reaction. Learn more: Bactrim Details

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Hello there sick ones...I started taking bactrim yesterday afternoon b/c i contracted a case of cellulitis on my ear. Ew. So anyway, I was just wondering...does this medicine make you feel like s*** before it helps you get better or what? I ask b/c the pain that im feeling is more or less just a really really uncomfortable healing feeling i guess. Maybe it's just workin hard at killin the bacteria so thats why it makes you sore. I haven't had any of those other side effects like the rashes people have posted about. I get a slight itching on my skin but i just see that as the medicine working. This pill is powerful thats probly why it makes us feel like s***, but at least you can get a sense that after taking it, you're original problem hopefully goes away. I'm gonna go t...

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I began taking this medication on Tuesday. I understand it is the generic versions of Bactrim. I immediately felt a relief in the congestion and went on to take the 2nd and 3rd dose on Wednesday. While sleeping, I awoke with cramps up and down my thighs and calf. To say the least, that was a sleepless night. I telephoned my doctor the next day, on Thursday, to question with this could be a side affect of the drug. He did not believe so. By mid-day on Thursday, I could not stand in one spot for more than a minute. My legs and feet began to ache and forced me to sit. I have been in excrutiating pain. I returned to my Doctor on Friday and he suggested I stop the medication. I went directly to the Emergency to get a blood analysis. Everything came back fine. Again the doctor in the hospital...

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I took just three tablets & my knees and thumbs started getting stiff so I stopped taking them. Even my neck got stiff. ## This contains Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. Those symptoms are very unusual, have you contacted your doctor? It may not be the right medication for you to use and you may need to try a different antibiotic.

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Pill imprint H 49 has been identified as Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim 800 mg / 160 mg, is this the same as the pill IP 272? I ask because I have been using the IP 272 pill for 7 years, and my pharmacy just filled it with the H 49 version. Same strength? same drug? Please advise ## Yes, they both contain the same medications in the same dosages. It is completely normal for your pharmacy to switch which manufacturers product they have on hand, depending on who was offering the cheapest price, at the time they needed to restock their supply. Are there any other questions or comments?

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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........

Will a seven day dose work. I went to Mexico to buy it and the box only has 14 and the dosage is for 1 every 12 hours. ## The dosing schedule for this drug is largely dependent on the severity of the type of infection you may be dealing with. For example: The usual adult dosage in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis is 1 Bactrim DS (double strength) tablet or 2 Bactrim tablets every 12 hours for 14 days. For the treatment of traveler's diarrhea, the usual adult dosage is 1 Bactrim DS (double strength) tablet or 2 Bactrim tablets every 12 hours for 5 days. The recommended dosage for patients with documented Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is 75 to 100 mg/kg sulfamethoxazole and 15 to 20 mg/kg trimethoprim per 24 hours given in equally divided doses every 6 hours...

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can I take an over the counter sleep aid while taking sulfameth? ## It would really depend on the specific sleep aid and what it contains. Can you post back with more details, such as the one you usually use? Just as an example, there are no interactions listed between the antibiotic Bactrim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) and Diphenhydramine, which is what some of them use. However, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. ## we are using spasmo proxyvon and avil,digepamn ,norphin now a days we are leaving this but we have taken this 4yr but not regularly and we have taken nitrosun 10 mg,and marijuna also now 1 week happened that we havent take this drugs. and we are not getting sleep this week.what to do?or we have to use again i dont no what to do and we are not...

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Does D.P.H Syrup have Bacterium? ## This medication does not contain any Bacterium (bacteria); this is assuming that you meant to say "Bacterium" and not the drug "Bactrim". But it does not contain either of these. D.P.H syrup contains the active ingredient Diphenhydramine, which is an over-the-counter antihistamine used for the treatment of allergies and sometimes as a sleep aid. You can view information about Diphenhydramine by visiting the link below... I hope this helps!

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is it the same as bactrim ? ## Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim DS 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. To answer your other question: Yes, Bactrim is just another trade name for this drug. 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. ## I have a bad spider bite went to DR. he said he thought it was from brown recluse he told me to put neosporin on it and put me on Sulfameth/Tmp DS tab but the place is getting bigger and soreer what should I do? ## what is it an antibacterial for? ## How many mg of each of the components are in th...

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Can I also take Theraflu Warming Daytime Multi-sympton Cold Tablets? ## i didn't find any interactions listed between the two, but you should check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be certain. The Bactrim is an antibiotic, so it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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Hi my son in on antibiotic BACTAM MAY be because of that he has a skin problem he got first little bump then spreded to allover body like very very dry skin HIDROCORTIZON IS NOT WORKING ....LITTLE LITTLE SPOT AND KIND OF SNAKE STYLE GOING ON THE SKIN ## Bactrim contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is used to treat various types of infections. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments?

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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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Is the pill with an imprint of V 58 98 a generic for Bactrim, Bactrim DS or Septra, Septra DS? Thank you. ## This imprint is identified as Sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim DS/double strength (800mg/160mg). This is the generic version. Inactive Ingredients in this pill are: docusate sodium, magnesium stearate, povidone, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium benzoate, sodium starch glycolate type A potato You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... Hope this helps!

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Will acidophilus keep Bactrim DS from working as effectively? ## Bactrim DS is an antibiotic that contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim and no, there are no problems listed between taking it and Acidophilus, though you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. This medication may cause side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## I"ve been taking Bactrim DS on alternate days for a number of years. Although aware of the need to balance an anti-biotic with acidophilus pills, it didn't occur to me until moments ago that this may apply to Bactrim DS. I would be very grateful for any guidance on this matter. ## Why have you been taking it for that long? Prolonged use of an ...

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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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my husband had a itchy skin bumps all over his body he tried cortizone creams they didn't work so the dr. put him on sulfameth/tmp ds it cleared up after 2 weeks but now he is having low grade fevers sometimes they are high also low blood pressure and chills and night sweats. Could this be related to his prescription ## Has he contacted his doctor, yet? These are not normal side effects associated with this antibiotic,the generic for Bactrim, the normal ones include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. However, there is concern about its use causing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in some people and the symptoms of that can include some of what he's experiencing. This can be a very serious condition, so he should see his doctor immediately, so he can be tested for it. Learn mor...

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Just wondered if this med. is common for treating staph infections. i was taking 800mg Bactrim prior to this. My abscess has been lanced and drained and was given this prescription as a second round antibiotic. Any concerns or red flags here? ## No, it's common for another antibiotic to be tried, if one doesn't work. Doxycycline may cause side effects, such as: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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I was given Bactrim for a mild bladder infection. Nearly died. I went into kidney failure and my body quit making blood. I only had 7 pints left by the time I got to the hospital. I am now in chronic kidney failure with about 40% kidney function. I would recommend taking anything else, as you just do not know how it will affect your body.