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What could a sudden bright red rash on legs be (starburst, half dollar sized) after starting bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)? md says unrelated and may be strep infxn?
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Allergy to sulfa: You may be allergic to sulfamethoxazole, a component of Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). I suggest discontinuing Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) to see if the rash goes away.
Answered 6/20/2019
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