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Do you ever tell patient to continuing using medication that is causing side effects. is this ok if cotrim (trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole)?

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Benefits vs Risks: That's what it is all about with any medication.

Answered 7/5/2012

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What medications can be used to treat a UTI besides Macrobid and Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) as I have had horrible side-effects with both?

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I'm on Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) 400/80mg 2xday for 4days now. But I've been having severe side effects. Ie. nausea, abd pain, headache, iching. Continue prescription or see PCP?

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Doc rx'd bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) & keflex 4 cellulitis. On day 2 i had bad side fx. Was told to stop taking keflex & con't w/bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)..Any cause 4 concern if i stop 1?

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Can you tell me if bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) causes a rash after 10 days of treatment?

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What are the side effects of taking sulfa-based drugs like bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds during pregnancy?

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