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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.
Answered 1/29/2014
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