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What if youv been taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for 6 days and you only have 4 days left , there 12 hours apart, if i skip taking one tonight an drink will i get sick?

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Maybe: Not everyone gets sick if they mix Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and alcohol. However, just skipping a dose won't keep it from happening. The medicine isn't metabolized quickly enough to prevent the reaction. So i'd be prepared to be ill. Or just don't drink.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 6/19/2015

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