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A 17-year-old female asked:
Do i need to stop if i develop rashes from taking the bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)? i have 1 more day to complete 10 days and now i have skin rashes from feet al the way t
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Allergic reaction: STOP!!! And do not ever take a sulphonamide again. This class of antibiotics has a very high frequency of allergic reactions and some of these can be life-threatening. If this doesn't get better quickly or god forbid is getting worse go to an ER and get seen. Best wishes.
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Dr. David Satloffanswered
Pain Management 42 years experience
Interesting note: I have found that the herb black cumin seed (nigella sativa) is a very effective alternative for those who can not take the antibiotic bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)., with no side effects.
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Dr. Martin Raff commented
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Although Dr. Satloff's anecdotal recommendation is of interest it is doubtful that this has been brought to confident levels by controlled testing. Would strongly advise not doing this and seeing a doctor. It is unclear what you were treating, but if it requires further management there are alternative antibiotics available. Stop the Bactrim and do not ever take another drug containing sulfa.
Sep 6, 2014
Last updated Jun 26, 2020
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