A 73-year-old female asked:
i am taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for a staff infection and after several days i itch all over and have a rash. should i stop the meds?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Joel Ross answered
40 years experience Geriatrics
Rash issue: If the staphylococal infections (staph for short) is from a skin infection such use of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) can be helpful if topical antibiotics are not useful.
A skin rash is not uncommon from the Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)'s ingrdients (sulpha for example).
Seek medical attention for such rashes before they might worsen.
Answered on Jun 24, 2014
Dr. Donald Shenenberger answered
25 years experience Dermatology
Yes: Allergic reaction to sulfa antibiotics, Bactrim/Septra in particular is not that uncommon. Your description sounds suspicious for just that. I would see your doctor for this to determine the next treatment option for you. If this is an allergic reaction then you should avoid sulfa antibiotics in the future.
Answered on May 29, 2017
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