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Can you take bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) with metronidazole?

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Yes, there should not be any serious interactions between these two drugs.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 9/1/2017

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Yes!: However would need to know more about the infection you are under treatment to know if this is a reasonable combination! I see no problem though unless you are allergic to sulfa containing drugs, or metronidazole

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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