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Please advice to what category does bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) forte belong to and whether is it a risk for a pregnant woman to take during the 1st 10 days of pregnancy?
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Yes: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is a sulfonamide. There are risks associated with Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) use during early pregnancy. We do not usually prescribe Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) during the first trimester.
Answered 1/29/2017
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