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Why wouldn't the doc tell me about taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) w my asthma. so is it safe?? what do i need to know. it says to beware or not take it w asthma..help
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No problem but: I usually try to avoid sulfa drug for my patients due to the relatively higher incidence of drug reaction. But use it if you must-whither asthma or not.
Answered 10/20/2014
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