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Can bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) cause muscle and joint pain can you take bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and synthroid?

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Dr. Dennis Giannini answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Yes and yes: See doctor if muscle pain is severe.

Answered 6/3/2017

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Yes and no : The Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) would not cause joint pain. The only exception is if you're having allergic reaction. There is no interaction with synthroid and bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim).

Answered 3/7/2018

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Yes and no: There are no drug interaction between the two drugs. Yes Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) could cause minor joints and muscle pain.

Answered 6/3/2017

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