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A 24-year-old female asked:

If ur on trimethoprim to prevent uti's and go on senna tablets can the senna counteract the trimethoprim?

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Dr. James Lin
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Urology 52 years experience
Here are some ...: There has been no known studies to address the possible interaction between Trimethoprim and Senna. But, known to most Senna users, Senna is not recommended for regular use -
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Dr. Michael Finkelstein
Dr. Michael Finkelsteinanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
No it should: not affect the bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) at all
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