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I'm taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for a uti and i had sun exposure and i'm itchy. anything i should do? thanks
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Yes: Bacterium is a sulfonamide and that group of drugs has Sun sensitivity. So, be cautious of Sun until a few days after course is over , and take an antihistamine for the itch.
Answered 5/27/2014
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