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What are the possible effects of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

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Side effects?: Assuming you meant side effects, some include: 1. Drug rash 2. Nausea and vomiting (esp if drinking alcohol with it) 3. Kidney failure. 4. Stevens-johnson syndrome (severe alelrgic reaction). 5. Erythema multiforme (rash) 6. Anemia (in people with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency).

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Answered 10/30/2017

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