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What are the side effects of bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)?

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I'm on Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) 400/80mg 2xday for 4days now. But I've been having severe side effects. Ie. nausea, abd pain, headache, iching. Continue prescription or see PCP?

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I'm taking bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds and am having throat pain. I'm scared of getting more serious side effects. Should I stop taking it?

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Could Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) cause chest tightness. Chest is sensitive to touch. If so, do I need to stop taking it? No other side effects.

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Got prescriptiong for bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for sinus infection reading the side effects makes me nervous, should I be?

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I have a sinus infection and just started Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) DS yesterday. I've been reading all the negative reviews. Worried about side effects. Is Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ok?

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