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Allergic reaction to bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). stopped taking it after 24 hrs, itching, hives, tingling in hands and feet. took benedryl. anything else i should do?

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No: That's all you need to do. It should start getting better soon.

Answered 4/21/2014

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A member asked:

Allergic reaction to bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). stopped taking it after 24 hrs, itching, hives, tingling in hands and feet. took benedryl. anything else i should do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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