Question 1

will my pill still work if i have taken trimethoprim for my cyistits?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These two medications do not interact so your birth control will continue to work.

Question 2

i have to work i have no choice and i'm on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) antibiotic and my job is out side for ten hours?

Accepted Answer

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) vs sun: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is a brand of trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (http://www.drugs.com/bactrim.html) which can make it easier to get a sunburn. Recommendation is to "Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors." In future, tell prescribing doc about your circumstances prior to accepting any prescription.

Question 3

hi docs, would my pill (cerazette) still work if i've taken trimethoprim for my cystitis at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Medication: It is always best to take as few medications as necessary. Take a good look at your current list of medications and then discuss with your doctor which ones you might be able to go without.
There are times when primary care physicians and specialists add medication to your load without careful consideration of what you are already taking.

Question 4

can gabapentin work for headaches caused by trimethoprim.  i have started taking 100mg gabapentin daily for 4 days and trimethoprim 200mg twice a day.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Gabapentin can be helpful to prevent migraine .  It is safe and reasonable to try.

Question 5

can polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim ophthalmic solution work?

Accepted Answer

Depends on diagnosis: Trade name is polytrim (polymyxin b and trimethoprim) and depends on what you are treating. It's an older generation antibiotic used often in conjunctivitis and other eye infections. It can be useful for susceptible bacterial infections.

Question 6

taking sulfameth/trimethoprim  for acne.doctor said it can take is long as 4 months to work. i have been on for 2 months. i still have acne.

Accepted Answer

Acne oral antibiotic: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is effective in the treatment of severe acne. However, its use is limited by the potential for bone marrow suppression and for the development of severe immune-mediated drug eruptions such as toxic epidermal necrolysis. Oral antibiotics should be used for a limited course, ideally up to 12 to 18 weeks. Other antibiotics like tetracyclines can be used.

Question 7

how long does it take septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) to work?. i havnt taken it three days. tomorrow will be my third. im still feeling alittle pain.? im done with pyridium.

Accepted Answer

48 hours?: Starts killing right away, but sx may remain for a few days.  A slight discomfort is still possible at 48 hours.  Generally should continue to get better.  Return of symptoms indicates a resistent organism or re-infection.

Question 8

how fast should bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) work for staph?

Accepted Answer

See details: It depends on the area infected and the severity of infection. Finally, sometimes Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is often not very effective against staph at all.

Question 9

taken macrobid&trimethoprim for uti.still v unwell.been in bed for 12 days&getting worse.now prescribed co-amoxiclav.likely to work?anything i can do?

Accepted Answer

Take your meds: as prescribed,  rest and push more fluids, keep the follow up with your doctor, if not better in few days go to the hospital, you may need a urologist input, at times UTI takes more time to get over, wish you well

Question 10

does trimethoprim work faster than macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) for a uti?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: For uncomplicated bacterial uti, if both organisms are susceptible to the antibiotics, there is minimal difference between the two agents. Both agents are generally good choices for initial therapy. However, if there is a risk that the UTI has progressed to become a kidney infection, Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is superior, because Macrodantin does not penetrate the tissues of the kidney well.

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Will my pill still work if i have taken trimethoprim for my cyistits?

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I have to work i have no choice and i'm on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) antibiotic and my job is out side for ten hours?

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Hi docs, would my pill (cerazette) still work if i've taken trimethoprim for my cystitis at the same time?

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Can gabapentin work for headaches caused by trimethoprim. i have started taking 100mg gabapentin daily for 4 days and trimethoprim 200mg twice a day.

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Can polymyxin b sulfate and trimethoprim ophthalmic solution work?

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Taking sulfameth/trimethoprim for acne.doctor said it can take is long as 4 months to work. i have been on for 2 months. i still have acne.

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How long does it take septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) to work?. i havnt taken it three days. tomorrow will be my third. im still feeling alittle pain.? im done with pyridium.

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How fast should bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) work for staph?

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Taken macrobid&trimethoprim for uti.still v unwell.been in bed for 12 days&getting worse.now prescribed co-amoxiclav.likely to work?anything i can do?

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Does trimethoprim work faster than macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) for a uti?

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