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Hi docs, do you think it's bad if you take bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds if you're pregnant?
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim): Potential benefit must outweigh risks. Talk with your OB/ GYN. Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is FDA Pregnancy Category C (Risk cannot be ruled out).
Answered 5/9/2015
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