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What is the probability to have a birth defect for taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) forte during the 1st 10 days of pregnancy having no idea that there is a baby there!

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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No risk: None. Absolutely no risk in this scenario.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 7/14/2016

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A member asked:

What is the probability to have a birth defect for taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) forte during the 1st 10 days of pregnancy having no idea that there is a baby there!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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