A 44-year-old member asked:
how long does it take for bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) to leave your system?
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Dr. Michael Ein answered
47 years experience Infectious Disease
5 days: The half life of sulfa and trimethoprim vary from 10 to 20 hours. 5 half lives for almost complete elimination so 50 to 100 hours.
Answered on Sep 13, 2018
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Dr. Ziad Akl answered
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Several days: It takes a few days to leave your system but that doesn't mean you can't have adverse reactions after that. Ask your question again and detail your sy ... Read More
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Dr. John Rhoades answered
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Below: Follow your DR's advice, they know your full medical history.
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Dr. Darren Mack answered
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Not likely: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is primarily cleared by the kidneys, so hepatic impairment from administration of this medication is unlik ... Read More
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800-160: Symptoms from your dosing should stop by day 8! If that is not the case, immediately call your doctor.
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