Can You Only Take Half Of Bactrim

I am cutting the Bactrim in half. I took full dosage two days but I cannot chance a fall so I cut in half. If I have dizziness, I will not finish. I can get natural product for UTIs. I do not take anything but an occasional ibuprophen so my system is clean. I never take prescribed drugs as a rule. ## Yes, this is not a time released medication, so you can safely cut it, however you should only do so under the approval of your doctor. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea, Has there been any change? How are you doing? ## Can I take a half dose of Bactrim to lower my dose because 800mg is too high for me? I've been on macrobid for 3 days (uti) but it's making me sick and does not seem to be wo...

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I have a 25-28 lb. Pug. She has an ear infection, and I have no money for the vet. I do have some Bactrim that I had a reaction to, and I am wondering if I can cut it in half to give her? I know we used to use Bactrim ?TMP when I worked in an animal shelter, but that was over 20 years ago, and I don't remember the dosages. Thank you. ## Hi Sherry, Based on my research, the usual initial dose of Bactrim for dogs is listed at 13 milligrams per pound, to be taken twice daily (12 hours apart). So for a 28lb dog, that would bring each dose to 364 milligrams (13 x 28 =364), amounting to a total daily dose of 728 milligrams (364 x 2 =728). However, just to be on the safe side it would probably still be a good idea to also contact your local veterinary office with a simple inquiry regarding...

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started taking Bactrim over a week ago due to an acute kidney infection. Began to experience dizziness a day ago, pain behind the ears started on the left side with a bump and then felt pain on the right side the next morning. Body aches as well. Today I woke up with a rash all over my body that itches and almost has like a burning sensation. Can I take Benadryl with Bactrim to help with the rash? ## Yes, you can experience an allergic reaction that late into a course of it. I had it happen to me 9 and a half days in, I had one dose left, but had to see my doctor and stop taking it. The sad thing is that when i got those bumps, which in my case were swollen glands, I went to the ER and the doctor there did not recognize it as an allergic reaction, so I kept taking it for a few more days...

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I took half a bactrim 3 hours ago. Can I change to doxycycline now? I have a rash on my hands. My dog was itching yesterday and I gave it an oatmeal bath but i did not wear gloves. I need to go to bed. Also had a b12 inj. which is normal this morning. I take valium at bedtime too. ## Hello, Kat! How are you doing? Has there been any change? Antibiotics will not do anything to help with an allergic rash, you'd need some type of antihistamine or steroid to treat that. Have you consulted your doctor? Usually, a topical steroid would be tried first and the FDA lists their typical side effects as possibly including skin redness, irritation and dryness.

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I am curious if anyone else has had any of these side effects from taking bactrim. My mouth is so swollen with blisters all inside my mouth.....now it has started to affect my private area as well with same symptoms. I cant eat and it burns all day long. I only took 4 pills when this started. Please help if you can. ## Rhonda, I have exactly the same reaction to this drug. Blisters on the lips, very sore tongue and blisters on genital area. ## Hi Rhonda,what is the dose you are taking and it would be to your benifit to ask your doctor for a different medication or if it were me I would only take half a dose at a time every 4 to 6 hours. ## I am not sure if you are going to get a response, since this post was made in 2007. However, these reactions do happen to some people and in such ins...

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can I give my dog Bactrim for what looks like an abscess on her front baby teeth/tooth she is about one and half yrs old and constantly chewing on her ball and other toys. would his be caused by her chewing. just looks like two little bumps on the back of her front baby teeth ## Hi Connie, If you haven't done so already, I would definitely encourage you to get in touch with a veterinarian when it comes to powerful antibiotics of the likes of Bactrim. Hopefully you can take your dog to go see one in person to determine if it is in fact an abscess or not. I've just seen so many negative reports here pertaining to side effects associated with Bactrim in particular that I'm very partial to the idea of it being given to an animal. This isn't to suggest that it's not a via...

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I just had jaw surgery and developed staph infection (red blotchey acne like white heads) on my chin. I've had this before and taken Bactrim for it in the past. However I've been prescribed 1 pill twice a day for a week. I'm half way through my prescription and I don't see any improvement. Any suggestions? Will it work eventually? ## Hello, Simone! How are you? Has there been any improvement, yet? The general rule with antibiotics is that if they are working, you shouldn't see any worsening after being on them for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after taking them for a full 3 days. If there is no improvement after that time, then you should consult your doctor. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nau...

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About a week and a half ago I came down with a really bad sore throat. Swollen tonsils. White pus on them. Slight, low-grade fever. No coughing. No sinus issues. Some body/joint/muscle aches. Rapid strep (for Type A) came back negative. Mono test was negative. But I was given Z-Pak antibiotic for three days. That helped. Sore throat was almost gone. Then I got hit with a different kind of sore throat. Pain felt different. Then I started getting small "white head" type pimples on my neck and shoulders. I went back to the doctor. Doctor's GUESS was that it's staph. I was in a hot tub about a week ago. So that's why she guessed staph. But no test was actually done to confirm. But rash doesn't itch. It's not painful. I wouldn't even know it was there if I cou...

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I have interpharm 800-160 antibiotic. Was wondering what that dosage would be for my 6 year old? My 14 year old took I tablet twice daily so was wondering if I could just cut the tablet in half? ## Hello, Denise! How are you? Has your child's doctor prescribed this for them? Antibiotics shouldn't be used, unless a doctor confirms the presence of a bacterial infection, because improper use creates the risk of developing antibiotic resistance. Additionally, when an antibiotic is prescribed you need to be sure that you or your child finishes the entire course of treatment to ensure that the bacteria is completely eradicated. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## I was wondering if there is anything in it that would he...

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i am currently taking this pill, i cant swallow the pill even when i break it in half. i was wondering if i can crush it up and put it with applesauce or something so that i can take it. i didnt ask my doctor because he told me they were small pills but i cant take pills at all. sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim bactrim ds 800 160 mg tablet ## Yes, they are not time released, so you can do that. You should just avoid taking it with dairy products or grapefruit, because those can sometimes affect the absorption of some medications. Side effects to this antibiotic may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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my son aged 3 years & 8 month suffering from Blader extrophy , he is giving depsonil tablets ( dose half morning & half evening) , now doctor advised to start septran syrup , one table spoon at night, please tell me what will be the benefit by starting septran for blader extrophy patient & what will be the side effects, as when i give him septran , he also takes iron suppliment with it, he feel redness at one year , he is coughing, what anti alergy drugs can be given if any symptoms arised. ## Septran contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole withTrimethoprim, commonly prescribed in the U.S. under the brand name Bactrim, it is an antibiotic, it is used to treat or prevent infections. If your son has bladder extrophy, this means that part or all of his bladder is in th...

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I am so scared to take this antibiotic . Have any of you cut the dose smaller and then gradually worked it up to what it was suppose to be.. Will it still do what it's suppose to do without making us sick...I need help. ## Hi Katie - have you taken any tablets yet and noticed any side effects? I have just been prescribed Bactrim DS and have taken half doses to start with. Taking medication is stressful if you have fear of reactions like I do. Hope you feeling ok. Tanya ## Hello, Katie and Tanya! How are you both? No, it will not work as well if you only take half the dosage. You need to take the full tablet, just as prescribed, in order for it to properly eradicate the bacteria. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anyth...

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large oblong white pill no markings or letters just mark to break in half. please email results & info ## Without any markings, I cannot possibly confirm what it is, however Suxprim from Mexico is supposed to contains Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. This is commonly prescriebed in the US under the brand name Bactrim, it is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. Some common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and diarrhea. You can read more about it here: Did you have any other questions?

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When SMZ/TMP-Bactrim-Septra is used to treat a sinus infection, is it the normal practice for the provider to prescribe a loading dose for the initial dose because of the longer half-life? ## Hello, Scott! How are you? No, usually you just start and continue it at once steady dose for the duration. Did your doctor provide you different instructions? The FDA classifies this medication as an antibiotic and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, headache, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I found this pill, It's white oblong and on one side it has H 49 and on the other side it is scored in the middle like you could break it in half. ## Hello, Bebo! How are you? This tablet contains 800mgs of Sulfamethoxazole and 160mgs of Trimethoprim, it is a generic for the antibiotic Bactrim. It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash, joint aches and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Bio raft 49. Found in my drawer. Can you tell me what it is used for?

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this is a large white oval tablet with a V on one side and 58/98 pn the other ## i need to know what kind of pill had a cursive V on one side and 58 | 98 on the other side? can someone help me? ## This pill is a combination antibiotic, containing Sulfamethoxazole 800mgs and Trimethoprim 160mgs, a generic for Bactrim DS. ## antabiotic cursive v one side and 58/98 on other side. white oblong and you can cut the pill in half theres a slit in the middle to cut. does it have penisilon in it.

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I am self medicating with these 2 yr.old tablets that were given for my now deceased husband. I am on oxygen full time and for the past week, my breathing has gotten worse and I have pain in my right ear. I decided to cut out all of my herbal pills for eyesight and hair etc. to see if that was the cause. I still have shortness of breath. I figure I might have an infection going on so I am trying the Bactrim to see if that helps. I take a half pill a day of Digoxin - very low dosage. I have only taken one Bactrim, but so far, so good. Should I be taking Bactrim for my lungs? I know its ok for my ears. ## Hello, Suzy! How are you? I'm sorry that you're ill. This antibiotic can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections, as listed by the FDA. Possible side effects may i...

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PLEASE SEND ME INFO ON THIS DRUG .THANKS ## I was taking this 6 months ago, but it was a round pill that said 80 mgs...i took half a pill a night (so...40 mgs). My doctor renewed my Rx but it is oval and bigger and says 800-160. How many mgs is this? ## the interpharm can you give me some info on it just to know a little about it thank you ## Sulfamethoxazole (800mgs) with Trimethoprim (160mgs) is a generic for Bactrim, it 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, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Tara, there is no 80mg formulation. Are you sure this is what you were taking? Is it possible that you were just taking Trimethoprim by itself?

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I have a bump in my right breast.. and i went to the docter they gave me the S/T/800/160 tablets.. what will they do for me? and how will it affc. me . ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## Can you breastfeed while taking sulfameth/trimethoprim? ## can this pill sulfameth /trimethoprimbe cut in half?

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Does smz/tmp ds 800-160 come in a smaller pill? my 92 year old mom take one tab daily as a preventative because she self caths due to inability to urinate. But she is starting to have trouble getting that pill down. Looking for a smaller pill that will be easier for her to swallow. ## I'm afraid all the ones I've seen are about the same size. However, it is not a time released tablet, so you could just cut or break them in half for her to make them easier to swallow. Thus, she could just swallow two halves, or 3 thirds, whatever size makes it easier for her to swallow. You can learn more Bactrim details here. She also may want to ask her doctor about prescribing something else, or a liquid form, so she could avoid this problem in the future. Is there anything else I can help with?

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