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I took bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) antibiotic last week for some minor infection. i now have red spots under my skin. no itching or pain. could this be a side effect ?
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Petechia: Go to ER immediately. Sometimes bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) lowers the platelet count significantly, it is a side effect. It is a medical emergency. STOP Bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) go immediately to ER and never take bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) again if it turns out your platelets are low.
Answered 12/5/2014
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