Question 1

what infections does sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 treat?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Upon the specific susceptibility of the bacteria causing the infection. That's why a culture is usually done to see what's the most appropriate antibiotic to use. Generally s/t is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (e.g., middle ear, urine, respiratory and intestinal infections).

Question 2

sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160.  my skin looks like a sunburn and is hot to the touch with itchiness. should i discontinue or will i adjust to med?

Accepted Answer

Skin changes & ABX: I hope you have already talked to your prescribing doctor as you have what sounds like an awful reaction to the sulfa and it could even be worse.  The bottom line, if there are any adverse changes in you following consumption of a new medication, you have to suspect it and stop using it.  And you should keep your doctor in the loop.

Question 3

is it ok to get a flu shot while on sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Should not: Be an issue from an interaction standpoint. The infection being treated should be under control before immunization.

Question 4

is it ok to take adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160?

Accepted Answer

Drug Intercation: There is no interaction between these 2 meds and will not be of any issues provided not taking any other meds.

Question 5

my wife went to a women's health doctor and was prescribed sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160. is it safe to take if pregnant or trying to conceive?

Accepted Answer

TMP/SMX: Animal studies have shown fetotoxicity and teratogenicity. No controlled data in human pregnancy. Both drugs cross the placenta. In 186 pregnancies, the mother received either placebo or tmp-smx in a retrospective study. The incidence of congenital abnormalities was 4.5% with placebo and 3.3% with tmp-smx. No abnormalities were reported in women who were treated in the first trimester.

Question 6

on cephalexin 500mg 3/day sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 2/day. can i take these and my adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr 20 mg? any interactions between them?

Accepted Answer

Drug-Drug interacts: There are no reported interactions between these antibiotics and adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine).

Question 7

my doctor prescribed me sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 for a uti. im 15 weeks pregnant. my ob said it would be fine, but i heard it wasn't, is it ok?

Accepted Answer

I think it's fine: A urinary tract infection is a life-threatening event, though thanks to antibiotics we take recovery for granted. Like many (most?) drugs, somebody noticed a few birth defects in animal studies, perhaps at preposterous doses, but the category c means "take it if you need it" (and you did.) and be realistic -- a common, generally safe isn't going to cause a major birth defect at 15 weeks.

Question 8

ent specialist- prescription cephelexin 500mg 3 /day - tonsillitis. urologist- prescription sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 2/day for cultured uti. can/should i take both?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you should take both.  Different antibiotics are effective for different kinds of infections.  Unfortunately neither antibiotic you have been given would treat both tonsillitis and UTI very well.  So i suggest taking both as prescribed, along with a daily dose of probiotics from your local health food store to prevent a yeast infection and keep your normal internal bacterial flora in balance.

Question 9

i am on sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160. i got a flu shot two days ago. red skin, red eyes, chills, fever. will that go away in few days?

Accepted Answer

It should yes: You may well have a sulfonamide allergy (sulfa).  These reactions typically last several days.  Benadryl (diphenhydramine) otc..Say 25mg by mouth 2-3 times a day will help.  The situation is a little clouded by the flu shot.  The symptoms may be overlapping a bit.  The fever and chills may be your bodies response to the injection.

Question 10

taking cephalexin 500mg 3/day - tonsillitis & sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 2/day - uti. can i still take my adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr 20mg 1/day? any interactions?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you're taking your Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) for a well documented diagnosis such as adhd, then you definitely should continue it no matter what.

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What infections does sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 treat?

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Sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160. my skin looks like a sunburn and is hot to the touch with itchiness. should i discontinue or will i adjust to med?

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Is it ok to get a flu shot while on sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 antibiotic?

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Is it ok to take adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160?

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My wife went to a women's health doctor and was prescribed sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160. is it safe to take if pregnant or trying to conceive?

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On cephalexin 500mg 3/day sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 2/day. can i take these and my adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr 20 mg? any interactions between them?

A member asked:

My doctor prescribed me sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 for a uti. im 15 weeks pregnant. my ob said it would be fine, but i heard it wasn't, is it ok?

A member asked:

Ent specialist- prescription cephelexin 500mg 3 /day - tonsillitis. urologist- prescription sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 2/day for cultured uti. can/should i take both?

A member asked:

I am on sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160. i got a flu shot two days ago. red skin, red eyes, chills, fever. will that go away in few days?

A member asked:

Taking cephalexin 500mg 3/day - tonsillitis & sulfameth/trimethoprim 800/160 2/day - uti. can i still take my adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr 20mg 1/day? any interactions?

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