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Doc rx'd bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) & keflex 4 cellulitis. on day 2 i had bad side fx. was told to stop taking keflex & con't w/bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)..any cause 4 concern if i stop 1?

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Therapy: Minor reduction in spectrum of activity if you gave me the choice would keep bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). Spectrum includes many not all MRSA isolates.

Answered 5/28/2015

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Dr. Martin Tyson answered

No: Doubt you need both of those as will cover same bug. Usually see more side effects with Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) however.

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Doc rx'd bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) & keflex 4 cellulitis. on day 2 i had bad side fx. was told to stop taking keflex & con't w/bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)..any cause 4 concern if i stop 1?

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Dr. Martin Tyson answered

Dr Smith agreed

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