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I started taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and noticed the next day that i had a breakout of bumps on my forehead. they look like pimples, but are not. side effect?
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Rash: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) can cause diffuse body rash, body itch but simple pimples on forehead is probably not due to it , but check a doctor if rash worsens.
Answered 10/24/2017
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