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Can herbal tea be drunk while taking Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim? I have been taking it for three days for a wound infection and haven't had any side effects. ## It really depends on what is in the tea, I can't provide you with more details, without knowing the specific ingredients. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Can you please post back with additional information? Thank you!

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Began taking a pill last night of sulfamethoxazole/tmp for cellulitis. Wanted to take it this morning by 8 am. To stay on schedule. But just ate some grapefruit for breakfast. I didn't notice instructions not to eat grapefruit. At what time should I now take my medicine? How long should I wait? ## Grapefruit may slightly reduce the efficacy of your next dosage, but it doesn't cause aNY seriously dangerous interactionS, thus it is usually best to continue with your dosing schedule and just avoid grapefruit for the rest of the duration you that are taking it. You should always double check with your doctor, of course, but in most cases, there is no serious concern. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-alle...

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my ear pain was so terrible which give throat & neck pain... I can not eat nor drink...my throat became very painful Dr gavme me, Azithromycin I took them 2 days but not help at all. Now dr. Gives me Sulfame Thoprim 800/160 she told me that I should switchi this antibiotic. Does this help me terrible ear pain? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, is an antibiotic that's used to treat infections. It is not a pain reliever, but can help eradicate the infection that's causing your pain and generally, you need to give an antibiotic about 3 days to work. Learn more Bactrim details here. After 24 hours, you may still have some pain, but if the antibiotic is starting to work, it shouldn't get any worse. Then you should start to have improvem...

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I am trying to find out if this is related to HIV. ## I found a pill in my wife's purse and I want to know what it is. It is a little round light blue pill that is scored on 1 side and on the other there is an E on top and 64 on the bottom. What is it? Someone please help me because my wife had a pill problem in the past. Thanks, ## i found a little white pill with the numbers/letters, L484. could you tell me what it is? ## i found a little white pill with the numbers L484 could you tell me what it is? ## i found a pill that looked just like a Xanax bar but i have never seen this before. this pill was in the same shape as a Xanax and also had four scores on it like Xanax. from top to bottom, the first square had two capital G (GG),then as it went down it said 439 but it was one numb...

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My husband has been on this medication for four days and this evening he developed welts all over his body that itch very much. He has not been anywhere that he could have had insect bites. Could this be a reaction to the medication? ## Yes, it could be the symptom of an allergic reaction, according to FDA reports. He may also experience trouble breathing, so he should seek medical attention, as soon as possible. Is he one any other medications? A lot of people end up being allergic to this medication, over 3% of the population.

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I am allergic to sulphonamides in antibotic - when I took trimethoprim I got Stevens Johnson Syndrome. I went in hospitla yesterday. Was given morphine for pain and then co-codamol. Last night I felt very sick and dizzy and was kept in hospital this morning an hour an a half after taking more co-codamol i sat up in bed and had all the symptoms of passing out but didn't go fully. My heart was pounding etc. Could there be a link to my allergy as my skin has been itching and my arm burning but not rash as yet. I stopped taking them - doctor withdrew them. ## Hello, Vaness! How are you? I'm not a doctor, but I'm more inclined to think that what you experienced were just side effects from the narcotics. Everything you've listed, including the itching, are known possible side ...

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Can this medication (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) be taken for shingles? I have shingles and was wondering if this medication will work? ## No, this is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Shingles, however, is caused by a virus, so it will not help to treat it. Has your doctor diagnosed it as shingles? Are you on any other medications?

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I am currently on 20mg of Methadone and went to the dr yesterday and was prescribed Sulfameth/Trimethoprim. My dr. knows that I am on Methadone from my last appt with her a couple months ago. I just want to make sure that it is ok to take these together. ## Hi Nicole, From what I could gather, there is said to be a "minor" interaction between Methadone and Sulfa-Tmp. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients, since minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed. The information I found on this interaction is quoted below, although I personally don't find their wording to make the most of sense: "Limited data su...

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I am 35 weeks pregant and my doctor give me some sulfameth trimethoprim for a boil could this hurt my baby can my baby have a defect. ## Hello, Marie101! How are you doing? This antibiotic, which is a generic for Bactrim isn't recommended during pregnancy, because animal studies have shown severe risks to the fetus. Learn more Bactrim details here. There's also a pretty high percentage of people that end up allergic to it and if you had a reaction, that could also put your baby in danger. Have you contacted you doctor about this? There are other much safer options that you can take. ## Hello Can you tell me about ( ENHANCIN 1 g )tab does it ok with the pregnant women or not ? Thank you

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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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I have been taking this drug for 10 days. Yesterday I was dizzy and I have a rash on one foot. What does the rash from this pill look like? ## The way the rash looks and affects someone can vary from person to person, since we are all different. When I experienced an allergic reaction to it, it was on my trunk/abdomen area and was dark red blotches. The FDA lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea. What does your rash look like? Is it itchy, or just a skin rash?

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I was hurt in a fork lift accedint it squeezed my foot and made it swell up real bad a week passed and new were the fork lift put more pressure at left a purple bruise which now the skin died it looks red purple around my toes and foot and the bruise were the skin died looks redish and something white and yellow in the middle like of the skin died looks like Venus skin or like I'm getting gangrene I want know what dis medicine will help fight ? Also the doctor gave me a tetnus shot plz any one help?? ## Sorry to hear about what happened to your foot. That definitely sounds like an intense accident to say the least! To help answer your question though, Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim is a potent sulfonamide antibacterial combination that is used in the treatment of a variety of bacte...

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How long is the usual course of treatment taking 2x/ day?? ## I depends on the infection being treated and the severity of it. In most cases it's take for about 10 days, but sometimes a longer course is required. Learn more Bactrim details here. What are you taking it for? ## How many days should an adult take this medication for a UTI?

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In the case of the sde effect of fatal blood problem or fatal liver problem: Ate they we with long term usage or very high dosage. If your blood count is 400 instead of 410 up should taking this medication make it become more anemic. Does most people tolerate it okay. ## Hello, Pauly! How are you? No, actually a large percentage of people, according to the FDA, have bad reactions or are allergic to this medication. Thus, if you have reason to be concerned about how it may affect you, it would be best to speak to your doctor about possibly trying a different antibiotic. Typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have sulfamethoxazole temp 800/160 I have hepatitis c an...

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Drug was prescribed yesterday for a UTI which began yesterdat. Symptoms seemed to be lessening yesterday evening after the 2nd tablet. Time between urinating had stretched to 2 hours. Now, this morning it's back to 15 minute intervals before an overwhelming urge to urinate takes place. When urinating, there is also a bad burning sensation. Questions: (1) How long at 2 tablets per day before I experience some relief? (2) Caution against taking with grapefruit juice, but not orange juice. Why? Is there a connection with vitamin C, since I have been taking ~8 grams per day( I now have discontinued C in case there was. (3) 800 of what and 160 of what? ## It is 800mgs of Sulfamethoxazole and 160mgs of Trimethoprim, this is an antibiotic, a generic for Bactrim. As to how long it will take...

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what illness is this drug used for ## This is a combinational drug which is used to treat a variety of bacterial and fungal infections. It contains Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim and is commonly abbreviated SMX-TMP, SXT, TMP-SMX, TMP-SMZ or TMP-sulfa. You can read more about this medication at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## i have been on this medicine for a week..i found them in the med cabinet and they have been expired for four years..i had a bad UTI so i took them anyway..i have anal rottage and what looks like cottage cheese coming out thats smells horrible..i am getting married in 2 days and i have no clue what to do..you can smell it from 5 feet away..i will never take this med again..have a dr app in the morning ## was e...

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At about 5 oclock would l be able to have a glass of wine on saturday at about 7 oclok ## Hello, Hilary! How are you? You may still experience worsening of the side effects, if you do, so you may experience more severe nausea, dizziness and drowsiness, according to the U.S. FDA. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a horribke skin rash abd i am itching all over from this medixatiob i have only taken 3 i have discontinued the med. The were prescribed for a UTI two days ago. 6/28/16. Should i go to the ER..what will stop the itching..please help! ## Hello, Bertha! How are you? When I had an allergic reaction to this medication, my doctor put me on Benadryl and a steroid skin cream, which requires a prescription. If you're not having trouble breathing, the ER is likely not necessary, but you should consult your regular doctor to see what is appropriate for you to use. As reported by the FDA a skin rash can be a normal side effect of most antibiotics, but when the itching is added, the is likely due to an allergic reaction, so it was smart to stop taking it, because such reactions only tend...

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can I take paroxetine while taking sulfameth/trimethoprim ? my dr prescribed me the sulfameth for a urinary trach infection but I never finished them and now im taking paroxetine and im starting to feel the uti come back and was wondering if I could take them together ? ive tried to look online other places and have no answer ## Hello, Nancy! How are you? No, it would be best to see your doctor for a new antibiotic, if you need one. Combining these two medications can increase the QTc interval of the heart, which could be dangerous. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Paroxetine as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi.My wife is on 50m of methadone P/D, she is also on 60mg of paroxetine.She was ...

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I have a staph skin infection, rashes all over my body and I went to see my doctor, she prescribed me sulfameth trimethoprim 800/160mg. I have been taking this antibiotic for four days now and the rashes seem to pronounce a bit more. So my question is, does the rash get more pronounced while one is taking it on your skin before it starts healing and disappearing? ## Hello, Richard! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. The FDA classifies this medication as an antibiotic and it can actually cause a non-allergic skin rash as a side effect, along with nausea, dizziness, headache and diarrhea. It would be best to have your doctor check things out, but it's most likely just a side effect of this antibiotic. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I had ...

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