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Uti septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds side effects?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Overall rather safe: Allergic side effects: skin rash, urticaria, photosensitivity, rarely - anaphylaxis, stevens-johnson syndrome. Gastro-intestinal: diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, anorexia, stomatitis & rarely hepatitis. Kidney: interstitial nephritis, BUN & creatinine elevation & rarely kidney failure. Mood changes, cough & shortness of breath, easy bruising, weakness, insomnia, fatigue. Any changes noted ? Se.

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Answered 11/19/2019

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A member asked:

Uti septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds side effects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. George Klauber answered

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