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Is bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) still effective after it was refrigerated?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Yes refrigeration will not inactivate any antibiotics.

Dr Klauber agreed

Answered 3/15/2019

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The doc thought i was allergic to bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) two weeks ago so they gave me a shot and the swelling went away. Now its back! could it still be the med?

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How long does it take for bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) to leave your system after taking your last pill. I am still having intermittent adverse reactions 8 days later.

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The doctor gave me bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds(ge 160-800 mg) 2x a day and i got 14 pills i just took one(1:10am) because i forgot last night do I still take 2 today?

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I have a uti. I was prescribed bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). Since I am supposed to take it twice a day and it is so late now, can I still start or should I wait until to?

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