Sulfamethoxazole Tmp Ds

Updated

How long does it take for this drug to get out of your system?

15 Replies

Earliest Newest Votes
1

Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim is an antibiotic/antibacterial, commonly sold in the US under the brand name Bactrim. It is used to treat various types of infections.

At the most, it should only take up to 48hours to be processed out of your body, if you had an allergic reaction, it may take awhile long for all of those symptoms to subside, though.

Some common side effects of this medication may include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash.

You can read more about it here:

https:/­/­www.medschat.com/­wiki/­Sulfamethoxazole+%2B+Trimethoprim,+SMX-TMP/­

Was there anything else I can help you with?

Was this helpful? 0
2

I am on my sixth day of Sulfamethoxazole 800mg twice daily, and I am very restless and having anxiety attacks. Should I stop taking the med. MY coughing has gone away on the 3rd day.

Was this helpful? 9
3

Good to see I am not the only one haveing anxiety. I never had anxiety or panic attack a day in my life. I took bactrim ds and 2 days later first attack. On my last day on the drug I had a severe anxiety attack.

Was this helpful? 8
4

Can u drink grapefruit juice, lemon juice or orange juice while taking bactrim?

Was this helpful? 52
5

My fiance developed a bacteria infection and was prescribed Sulfamethoxazole. With only 2 days of treatment left, he developed an intense rash on his back and stomach, severe headaches, nausea, and body and muscle pains. We went to the hospital and were told he was having an allergic reaction and given a prescription for tramadol. It's been almost 48 hours since we went to the hospital and he still has the rash. How long will the allergic reaction last? and when will the sulfamethoxazole be completely out of his system?

Was this helpful? 3
6

I got a rash from head to toe except in my private areas. The doc prescribed me prednisone 10 mg. he said that the rash could get 100 times worse and cause my skin to peel off. Not much other than that.

Was this helpful? 2
7

For me, it has lasted 6 weeks - swollen tongue. Read where it could pop up ears and years later!

Was this helpful? 0
8

I was having the same systoms as you lord knows I stop taking this medication after 1 pill!!! BEWARE OF THIS MEDICATION

Was this helpful? 3
9

I googled 'reactions when taking bactrim and lemon juice' and was directed to this site. Not ONE response to that question!

Was this helpful? 1
10

OMG just called ambulance because I woke up to a panic attack! I only took one pill. Don't take it!!! Mom says throw it in the trash

Was this helpful? 2
11

To DJ & Kaye - I had the same question because I am on Bactrim but would like to drink Lemon water since it helps to settle my stomach. So I called my pharmacist at CVS and they said "YES", I can safely consume lemon while taking Bactrim. I think there is more of a concern about Grapefruit juice in general (which is also a citrus fruit like lemon). So I am happy to hear that Lemon Juice can be safely consumed while using Bactrim. Also remember that your risk of sunburn increases while on this medication so be sure to wear long sleeves or sunblock if you are going to be exposed to the sun for awhile... Hope this helps!

Was this helpful? 3
12

What did they do when you went to the emergency room?? I am at home experiencing this now... can i do something here at home???
thank you

Was this helpful? 0
13

tasneem, if you are having an allergic reaction like a rash or hives you should let your doctor know ASAP because they will probably have you discontinue the med and suggest another antibiotic. Plus you don't want any more serious side effects to come up. I don't know if you can take something like benadryl to help with this but your doc or pharmacist could tell you. Actually, you can technically call any pharmacy and tell them you were in there for a Bactrim prescription the other day (I doubt they'll verify who you are over the phone) and that you're having a reaction to the drug. I'd really like to know what they say to you and what you end up doing (if it is okay to take something like benadryl with this drug?). Best wishes and please let me know how it goes!

Was this helpful? 1
14

Hello Roy, thank you for your response, it helped me.. grateful. . i did end up going to the emergency room, as the panic/anxiety feeling was getting stronger, as well as cold sweats and a feeling of burning or hives.. i am thankful i had only taken half of the pill SMX TMP ds (double strength). they checked my vital signs, and had opted to give me an IV of benadryl, ativan, and prednisone, i believe. i had been drinking lots of water up to this point, and somehow i was beginning to actually calm down and feel a bit better after using the restroom a few times. . so i chose not to get the IV. i also did not want to put more drugs in my system than necessary.. so, they gave me two benadryl orally and i waited. i started to feel much better after this, although drowsy. i came home and slept for several hours. . and now just have a bad headache. i was glad i went in, however, as it relieved alot of fears. . and i didnt realize that benadryl can help with anxiety and other symptoms i had, including facial swelling and rapid heart beat. i also just recently took aleve for the headache, which they said was ok too. Glad i know i am allergic to this drug, felt like poison in my system.. and quite scary to say the least! panic attack and fear were scary, and just grateful for this forum and info. at a time of need.. thank you. .

Was this helpful? 1
15

Very glad to hear it worked out tasneem! Lots of people are allergic to sulfa-based drugs (my wife is one of them) so it's a good thing that you didn't wait any longer and sought treatment. Staying hydrated is always super important and hopefully with some rest your headache will subside too! Cheers

Was this helpful? 1

More Discussions:

SMZ/TMP DS 800-160 Sulfamethoxazole Tmp Ds Tab

I am diabetic and have cirrhosis of the liver, is this medication alright to use? ## Actually, Sulfamethoxazole with Tri...

2 REPLIES
sulfamethoxazoletmp ds tablet

oval shaped white pill with a V on one side and 58 59 on the back ## Sulfemethoxazole with Trimethoprim is a generic for...

9 REPLIES
Sulfamethoxazoletmp Ds Tablnt

infection ## This is a generic for Bactrim, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections....

1 REPLY
sulfamethoxazoletmp ds tabitp

For how long can I keep this prescription? ## From what I was able to gather the expiration date is 2 years from the dat...

1 REPLY
Sulfamethoxazole/tmp DS - what kind of infection is this for?

I have this drug, but I don't know what it was for. What type of infection is this good for? ## Sulfamethoxazole is ...

56 REPLIES
Sulfamethoxazole TMP DS TABITP Uses

What is this medication used for? ## Sulfamethoxazole can be used as an alternative to amoxicillin-based antibiotics to ...

10 REPLIES
Sulfamethoxazole-Tmp DS Tabitp Common Side Effects

What are the common side effects of this medication? ## Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim is an antibiotic used to treat var...

9 REPLIES
sulfamethoxazole tmp ds tab side effects

how does this drug act with kelflex? ## They are both antibiotics, no special precautions listed for taking them togethe...

8 REPLIES
sulfamethoxazole tmp ds tablet side effects

I had a pillar cyst removed from the back of my head and the wound got infected, so the doctor prescribed this med to cl...

6 REPLIES
sulfamethoxazole/tmp ds t tevau

kidney infection ## This is a combo antibiotic, commonly used for those types of infections. Sulfamethoxazole Info Click...

5 REPLIES