Can azithromycin and bactrim be taken together

Question 1

Can bactrim and azithromycin be taken together?

Answer

Bactrim*Azithromycin: There are some situations that this combination may be beneficial. Only take together if they were prescribed to be taken together.

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Yes: In the right context. There are no known drug-drug interactions, otherwise not a typical antibiotic combination in practice.

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Question 2

My girlfriend, (34/f) started taking bactrim on 2/15 (3 days ago) for a uti infection. we're currently vacationing in the philippines and she caught travelers diarrhea. her doctor gave her zithromax for emergencies. can she take these meds together?

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Yes, they are safe together. Good luck.

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Question 3

I was prescribed bactrim ds for a uti but suspect it is actually chlamydia. will a naat test work, or would it be masked by taking bactrim? in either case, should i request another drug like azithromycin? thanks?

Answer

The sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim should not interfere with the nuclei acid testing. I’m curious as to what makes you think it is caused by chlamydia.... Read More

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Question 4

Azithromycin or bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) forte?which one is better for a persistent productive cought that has lasted about 9months but no tb and xrays show nothing

Answer

Neither one: If you have persistent cough , you need to be evaluated thoroughly to find the cause of cough. Both antibiotics can work at some extent community acqu... Read More

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Question 5

If azythromycin 2g single dose is immediately followed by bactrim 800+160 for 8 days (1 pill every 12h) don't side effects compound? for instance, if both mess with qt and/or cause diarrhea, having both doesn't increase risk of those side effects?

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No side effects would be expected from either drug, or from the two together. QTc problems are uncommon with single dose azithromycin.

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Question 6

Been prescribed azythromycin doxycycline 15 days and bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) 15 days. sinus infection and uti. i'm not using all these. which is best for both?

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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) : Will cover all u might have

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Question 7

Will bactrim ds treat chlamydia at all? i know azithromiacin is the primary choice, but i am already taking bactrim. thanks?

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Bactrim has weak efect against chlamydia -- you should not rely on it for cure. However, the combination of bactrim plus azithromycin (1 gram, single ... Read More

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Question 8

Can i take tinidazole and azithromycin together?

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Yes: There is no reported interaction.

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Question 9

Can i take azithromycin and hydroxyzine together?

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Hydroxy/Azithrom.: Combination should be safe.

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Question 10

Would it be alright to take both azithromycin (250 mg) and some mucinez together?

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Yes: Zithromax is an antibiotic to help your body kill infection. Mucinex (guaifenesin) is an expectorant - can help your body collect phlegm to cough it o... Read More

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Can azithromycin and bactrim be taken together

Can bactrim and azithromycin be taken together?

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My girlfriend, (34/f) started taking bactrim on 2/15 (3 days ago) for a uti infection. we're currently vacationing in the philippines and she caught travelers diarrhea. her doctor gave her zithromax for emergencies. can she take these meds together?

I was prescribed bactrim ds for a uti but suspect it is actually chlamydia. will a naat test work, or would it be masked by taking bactrim? in either case, should i request another drug like azithromycin? thanks?

Azithromycin or bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) forte?which one is better for a persistent productive cought that has lasted about 9months but no tb and xrays show nothing

If azythromycin 2g single dose is immediately followed by bactrim 800+160 for 8 days (1 pill every 12h) don't side effects compound? for instance, if both mess with qt and/or cause diarrhea, having both doesn't increase risk of those side effects?

Been prescribed azythromycin doxycycline 15 days and bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) 15 days. sinus infection and uti. i'm not using all these. which is best for both?

Will bactrim ds treat chlamydia at all? i know azithromiacin is the primary choice, but i am already taking bactrim. thanks?

Can i take tinidazole and azithromycin together?

Can i take azithromycin and hydroxyzine together?

Would it be alright to take both azithromycin (250 mg) and some mucinez together?

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