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Is bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) 800-160 harmful if i have kidney disease?

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Depends on..: The degree of kidney disease. It should be noted that the trimethoprim in this combination drug can raise the creatinine without an actual decrease in kidney function.

Dr Klauber agreed

Answered 1/29/2014

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