Side Effects Of Bactrim (Page 3)
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I need to know of any side effects that may occur while taking this medication.

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Re: Margaret (# 440)

I’ve heard of this happening from taking expired antibiotics. I don’t know how that info would help you at all, but thought I’d share.

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My daughter was prescribed Bactrim 800 mg over 2 doses for 7 days at the age of 4. Since then and until now I have sleepless nights. My daughter is now 9. Initially she had a mild rash near her eyebrows which doctor said will go away. After the course her skin turned dark, she was too cranky and has gained significant weight. Have focus issues and gets tired most of the times. Now she has bumps on her scalp, forehead and doctor says it is due to dermatis. I feel guilty of spoiling all the happiness of my little one. If I were explained the possible side effects of this medicine by Doctor or pharmacist, I wouldn't have even taken a chance. All that my daughter had was a mild fever which lasted for half day.

All I wish to say is be cautious while talking any medicines, specifically the synthetic ones.

Thanks.

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Re: Scott C (# 444)

I haven’t gotten the test results back
I go to the dr in 2 weeks

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Re: Dawn (# 443)

Dawn, Scott C here. I have posted several long posts staring around 4 months ago? Anyway, just wondering how the Sibo tests came out. I am also going from Dr to Dr trying to get to the bottom of my weight loss and abdominal pain. My muscle and joint pain is getting better slowly but surely but the gut and weight loss is a big problem. I have read all posts and am realizing that I am probably going to have to radically change my diet for a long time to fix this gut problem. Just still having the docs rule everything out first. Curios about Sibo test? Scott

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Re: Brant (# 439)

thanks...my stomach is so messed up from it that they think I have Sibo and I will be doing a lactulose test on WED...after that if its positive I will do natural antimicrobials....there seems to be too much bad bacteria and no matter what I eat or what probiotics I take --makes no difference...

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Re: Not sure (# 435)

That sucks.

I'm still having the ear ringing and vision problems. I'm going to a neurologist this week, just to rule out anything else.

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Re: Not sure (# 435)

Did you go back to the doctor to see if it's normal to still be itching?

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Tonight is the one year anniversary of my reaction to Bactrim. I took only one pill for an infection (I had been hospitalized with a staph infection and had finally finished my antibiotics when my surgeon decided to start another round to be sure it was gone). I had an immediate severe reaction and went immediately to the hospital. I had swelling of my face, lips and throat, a rash that worsened over the following few days making my skin red like a sunburn. Eventually, a lot of it peeled. My legs had excruciating shooting pains from my hips to my feet. Over the past year I too have had countless evaluations to rule out auto-immune diseases. Doctors will not acknowledge that it is Bactrim and my surgeon actually discharged me citing the fact that I don't react well to antibiotics! I still have constant hip and leg pain especially if I sit or walk too long. I still get occasional flare-ups of the rash and the dizziness and lightheadedness had lessened but last night I had a frightening bout and today has been miserable. I have tried many of the suggestions on this site and will continue to do so. You all validate that this is real and it does give me hope. I never would have thought a year ago that I would still be suffering one year later. It can be overwhelmingly depressing.

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Re: Dawn (# 438)

I just took everything all together with a raw salad. I could probably find the links to the protocols I combined. I really think that protocol in combination with finally getting back out and exercising, coupled with raw salads made all the difference. I also took Glutamine which is supposed to build the wall of the intestine. Not sure if I mentioned that in my original post.

Feel free to ask more questions. For lack of better terms I was scared s***less and wondered if I would ever get better. I did!

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Re: Brant (# 437)

Even the probiotics or did you do those separate? I’m being tested for Sibo due to Bactrim and my stomach is torn up so much I have pain eating

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Re: Dawn (# 436)

Yes, I drank it all together in a shake each day with a meal. I did some research on the internet and came across the protocol basically in two different places in order to restore gut flora.

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Re: Brant (# 422)

did you put all this in a shake?? and drink it together...how did you take all this?

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Re: SWG (# 432)

I took bactrim ds in Feb '17 and felt like I was being poisoned for 3 days then called the Dr... He said stop taking it. I had broke out with spots about size of quarters on my legs and one on my arm. They were reddish purple. That was 8 months ago and I still have spots just not as bad. I also still itch and have fatigue.

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Re: Kris (# 417)

It's been about a month and a half since this, and my symptoms are still with me but slowly improving. My GP, a woman doctor (they did a study and woman doctors as a whole listen more and talk at you less, just saying) and she has worked with me very patiently and admitted doctors as a whole don't know much about severe Bactrim symptoms because it's unusual. Still the odd rash on my neck and extreme skin sensitivity. I press my face gently with finger and it leaves a little raised welt. My immune response is simply in overdrive, and this expplains the ringing in ears and tingling in hands and feet as well. She said it may take months for everything to calm down, but it will happen. She recommended gentle exercise and yoga, eating a very clean diet (no processed foods, carbs, sugars easy on the caffine), and doing everything possible to reduce your anxiety, as it makes things worse. Meditate, lots of rest, and she prescribed Xanax for a short time. You just have to wait it out, and start going out in the sun again gradually. I hope this helps. The doctors who announce "it can't be Bactrim" are probably well meaning but also suffer from "I'm the doctor so I can't possibly be wrong." Find a doctor that listens and doesn't dismiss you as a layman who just needs to listen to the doctor. You'll feel better.

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I was given Bactrim DS over 2 months ago and I broke out with the blistering rash all over my body again and the blisters in my mouth 2 months later is this normal. The dermatologist says it can take up to 6 months.Does anyone have any advice for me this is the worst thing I think I have ever experienced and I have had some major surgeries.

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Re: FeedleDee0 (# 429)

It's been over a week since I stopped the Bactrim, and my skin is still itchy, like crazy. My ears are still ringing somewhat. I stopped the Benadryl because I also saw that tinnitus is a side effect of Benadryl, and I didn't want to make it worse..ugh

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Re: Swg (# 428)

Its crazy how Floroquinolones give people so many of the same symptoms as Bactrim/Sulfonimides, but all the attention is on them. Doctors have a hard time believing that Bactrim is a culprit..

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Re: Kurt (# 423)

Eye problems was my first symptom, along with ear ringing. My eyes were blurry, dry, irritated. They're still irritated enough that I can't wear my contact lenses but I'm hoping will get better. I've been off the bactrim 6 days now and still feeling weird

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Re: Swg (# 428)

I was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI also. My skin began to react (itchy rashes) after the second Bactrim tablet. I immediately stopped taking the Bactrin and started taking Benedryl. It took the better part of a week for the rashes to resolve. However, even now, over a month later I randomly present similar rashes. They may or may not be related to the original Bactrim reaction, but they are certainly suspicious. Benedryl (or its generic equivalent) still is effective in treating the rashes. I use both the oral Benedryl and the gel form applied directly to the rash areas. Good luck!

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I hate bactrim. Got prescribed it for a uti. Felt fine the first night and my fever even went down. The next night I felt horrible. Ringing in ears. Dry eye. Dry mouth. Stabbing and burning pains all over. Couldn't sleep.

I read up about Stevens Johnson syndrome and it freaked me out. I stopped taking it after 5 pills but I'm scared. Its a 5 days since i stopped taking it and im still having effects. My skin is doing weird things. I now have a blister that popped up on my left foot, and eczema on both feet. Little yellow bruises are popping up even though I haven't injured myself.

My eyes are still irritated and I still get random pains all over my skin.

I'm taking benadryl. I managed to get a prescription for prednisone in case I get a terrible rash or something. I just wish I never took this horrible med.

I'm now on macrobid which I've taken before without incident but now I'm even scared of that.

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